Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

Week 4 was yet again another exciting week! In Writing we started learning about the text type Factual Recounts. We wrote a recount of our Walking Excursion with a focus on  Ollie openers and paragraphs to sequence our recount. Students also had a look at Biographies and had a go at creating their own, we will spend some time on this in week 5 as well!

Literacy Groups this week we explored text to self and text to world connections, we spent time thinking about how we can connect our experiences to what has happened in the text. We also defined the difference between a text to self and text to world. 

We continued with mapping and directions in Maths, the students showed off their directional language and knowledge by creating a treasure map of the class. Students created a birds eye view of the classroom and then hid some treasure, students then identified landmarks using a grid reference and used directional language to give a partner instructions to find the TREASURE!! 

The highlight for the week was the Walking Excursion, we were so lucky to have the most magnificent weather! We completed a scavenger hunt finding key signs and everyday items along the way. Each class walked their own route and also had a special treat of testing out the kiss and drop off zone in MRS STREITBERGERS CAR! A big thank you to all our parents who came along we couldn’t have done it without you!

Student Voice

"I enjoyed the walking excursion, we got to play on the playground!" Abigail 1/2C 

Reminders

Please ensure all hats and drink bottles are labelled and are coming to school every day.

Walk to School continues throughout the month of October. If you live too far to walk, consider driving halfway and walking the rest. This counts towards your class tally and could help them win the ‘Golden Boot’!

Pupil of the Week

1/2C: Elise Mc -

For demonstrating creativity in all of your writing pieces this term. Your Walking Excursion recount, included a sizzling start, engaging vocabulary and you organised each event into paragraphs. Keep it up Elise. 

1/2E: Saina D -

For demonstrating creativity and love or learning when delivery and writing your Superpower Speech! Fantastic work Saina ! 

1/2H: Yasmine A -

For her outstanding use of vocabulary and descriptive phrases in her Walking Excursion recount. You used your strength of creativity to write an interesting and engaging recount. Amazing work Yasmine!

1/2K: Jasmine H -

For demonstrating bravery and perseverance when presenting your speech in front of your  peers. You spoke confidently and varied your tone to emphasise important ideas! Amazing work Jasmine!

1/2M: Oscar S -

For demonstrating a love of learning when writing directions to his hidden treasure. You challenged yourself to use your knowledge of a compass when writing your directions. Keep it up, Oscar! 

1/2O: Tyrone K -

For demonstrating leadership and creativity throughout our maps and directions unit in Mathematics. You took time to support your classmates when they were not sure and used map features creatively. Terrific Tyrone!

1/2S: Irvin T -

For demonstrating perseverance when completing our daily Mascot Challenge. It has been great watching you work hard to complete all challenges. Keep up the great work Irvin!