Independence Centre

Curriculum 

Wow! It’s hard to believe that we are in the last week of Term 3! Where has the time gone? Last week, we had a busy week beginning with our planning day on Monday. We were lucky enough to have some 3/4 students come into our planning day to share some ideas / topics that they would like to focus on - we can’t wait to implement some of the amazing ideas!

In Writing, we focused on writing book reviews, on our favourite ‘Just Right Books’. It was impressive to see the amount of detail that were put into these! This week, we will be writing our term reflection and reflecting on our goals. 

In Reading, we analysed advertisements and looked at how the media sometimes use gender stereotypes to influence us. In addition, we discussed traditional gender roles and looked at a range of fairy tales that depict these. This week, we will continue to analyse advertisements and complete a portfolio task - keep a look out for these on Seesaw!

Chance and probability was a continued focus in Maths, and we looked at chance outcomes whilst making tree diagrams, which show every possible outcome. This week, we begin to look at number patterns. These will include whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Last week was R U OK? Day, and all classes watched videos and completed an activity, looking at why it is important to be aware of the people around us and ask the simple question ‘are you okay?’. 

This Thursday night, we have our literacy and numeracy family night from 6:30-7:30pm, and everyone is invited along to participate in a range of fun activities! We hope to see you there!

Reminders

- Footy Day is this Thursday

- Please return all camp notices

- Family night on Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

- All students must be wearing their hats during recess and lunch

- Early finish on Friday (2:30pm)

Pupil of the Week

3/4 D: Shaun F -

Well done on using the strength of persistence. You eagerly completed your writing task whilst typing with one hand. It is great to see you back at school!

3/4G: Tara Jacobs -

For being a supportive and caring classmate to those around you. You can always be relied upon to cheer up your friends using your strengths of love and humour. Keep it up, Tara!

3/4K: Chaitanya J - 

For approaching each day at school with zest and enthusiasm. You're always so motivated to take on board feedback and implement it into your learning! Well done, Chaitanya!

3/4R: Jay V -

For showing Love of Learning and Persistence by completing his work quickly and to a high quality throughout the term. Your work has been a great example to your classmates, Jay!