Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

“Reach for the stars!”. What an incredible production we were lucky enough to see on Wednesday night at Crossway theatre. All students in the Junior School should be very proud of the way they performed on stage, I know all the teachers are! Last week was mostly focused around production, from rehearsing at school to taking a bus to the theatre and rehearsing on their stage. Thank you to all the parents who came to support the show. The students are already talking about their next production!

In Mathematics sessions across the week, the students began investigating fractions using food as our tool. Some of the best foods are round - pizza, cookies, cake. So the students created their own round food and demonstrated how they could show fractions ranging from halves all the way to sixteenths. 

Writing sessions across the week consisted of reflecting on the term we have had. From production, the school Disco and the Book Week parade, the students all reflected on what they have enjoyed over the term, what they want to work on next term and what they are looking forward to the most. It seems like most students are looking forward to the Year One Late Stay and the Year Two Sleepover! Students also chose new goals for Term 4 in Reading, Writing, Maths and a Personal Skill. 

We look forward to this week on Thursday when we have our Celebrating Differences lunch. If you’re able to join us, we will see you at 1pm on the Junior basketball courts. In Week 2 next term, the Inquiry centre has the opportunity to run assembly while the 5/6 and 3/4 students are on camp. We would love to see you there!

Student Voice

“I loved going to the production and using the pompoms in our dance!” ~Sean 1/2M 

“The Junior Production was my favourite because it was only the second production I have been in and I had a solo line!” ~Sophie 1/2M

Reminders

Celebrating Differences lunch at 1pm on Thursday on the junior basketball courts. 

Students need to be wearing hats at recess and lunch from now until the rest of the year

Portfolios will be coming home on Friday and they will need to be returned on the first day back in Term Four

Footy Day is this Thursday. Students can come to school wearing footy colours/clothes of their favourite team and bring a cold coin donation!

Pupil of the Week

1/2C: Michelle E -

For demonstrating a love of learning when creating a fraction pizza! Well done on challenging yourself to find equivalent fractions. Amazing effort Michelle!

1/2E:  Sophie C -

For using creativity and love of learning during our pizza fraction task, you worked hard to challenge yourself! Great work Sophie!

1/2H: Wendy W -

For demonstrating a love of learning during our Pizza Fraction activity. You challenged yourself to show eighths and used lots of creativity when adding your toppings. Fantastic work Wendy!

1/2K: Dinayne -

For demonstrating bravery and leadership in your performance as a Sailor in our Junior School Production. You remembered the steps to the performance and encouraged others on the night. Well done Dinayne!

1/2M: Alya K -

For demonstrating leadership and kindness when performing her role as ‘Time Traveler’ in the Junior Production. Thank you for always looking out for your classmates and helping them during rehearsals. Keep it up, Alya!

1/2O: Ava M -

For demonstrating leadership and kindness during our Junior School Production rehearsal. While under pressure to perform yourself, you took the time to support a classmate so they could be included in rehearsal. Thank you Ava!

1/2S: Ann Maria B -

Congratulations for your performance as a ‘Time Traveller’ in the Junior School Production. You demonstrated bravery and performed with enthusiasm. Well done Ann!