Middle Unit

Years 1 and 2

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Maths Challenge - Week 5

Money!!!

I have $4.70 to spend at the shops. What can I buy?

Collect a catalogue from your local shop (or newspaper) and make a collage of the different items I could afford. Remember to keep the price tag attached to the picture!

Most outstanding collage will receive an award at assembly!

Extra Challenge

Threatened Species Children's Art Competition

It has been opened up to Victoria for the first time this year and looks like a fabulous opportunity for the kids to integrate art with literacy and science. Entries open next week and close 3 Aug.

http://www.threatenedspeciesartcomp.net.au

Year 3

This week in Year 3 we have been continuing the investigation into animal classifications and groups of animals. We are learning so many great animal facts.

From our learners…

A group of lions is called a pride. By Sara MU7
Sloths climb out of the trees once a week to do a poo. By Hugh MU7
Penguins have adapted wings for swimming in water. By Annika MU6
Cheetahs can reach up to a top speed of 113 km per hour in 3 seconds. By Charlotte MU6
There are more than 17 different kinds of penguins in the world. By Annie MU7
The biggest penguin is about the size of a 7 year old and the smallest penguin is about a knee high. By Lucca MU8
Jaguar are one of the only cats that will swim in water. By Ben MU7
Cheetahs have a very flexible spine. By Jono MU6
Polar Bears can reach up to 680kg. By Gabby MU8
Koalas live in gum trees. There are about 800 different types of gum trees. By Saffron MU7
Sloths can continue hanging on trees even after they are dead. By Ben MU7
Polar Bears are 3.4 metres tall. By Neve MU8
The Chinese Alligator looks nearly exactly like a tree log. By James MU7

It has been so pleasing to see so many Year 3 students completing the newsletter challenges every week. Keep it up!

In Art, the Year 3’s have been making these amazing castles. Here are some photos of MU8’s creations.