Discovery Centre

Curriculum

Another fantastic week has passed in the Discovery Centre with students taking part in lots of different activities and the first session of Junior Rotations for Term 4.

In Literacy students learned about nouns and adjectives and had a go at making interesting sentences where they used adjectives to describe nouns.  Following the lesson each student chose their favourite/most interesting adjective to add to our WOW word wall. After practising at home students presented their ‘All About Me’ speeches to the class. It was great to see the students focused on their voice projection, body language and eye contact, some students even added sizzling starts and used expression in their voices. Well done to all students who presented their speeches to the class. One student from each class will be chosen to present their speeches at assembly on Friday for the public speaking competition.

In Mathematics we continued to explore place value by looking at numbers made up of tens and ones. As an extension activity some students worked on numbers that include hundreds and thousands.

In Guided Inquiry we have been exploring fairy tales. Students have already worked with their group to decide on which fairy tale they will focus on this term. Last week students used their character strengths of creativity and perseverance to design and make puppets of their chosen character. We look forward to working on these fairy tales throughout the term.

Have a wonderful week,

Miss Erin Dawson, Miss Katrina Chooi, Mrs Samantha Tang, Miss Jessica Tossell

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Student Voice

What character strengths did you use this week and how? 

'I used bravery when I did my speech' Jason FD

'I used creativity when I made my puppet for Guided Inquiry' Ava FD

Reminders

• Walk to school month continues throughout October, this is a great opportunity to help your child get some more exercise
• Curriculum Day - Monday 4 November is a curriculum day so students are not required to attend school
• Public Holiday - Tuesday 5 November is Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday

Pupil of the Week

FD: Ryan Z -

For working hard to make inferences during our guided reading sessions. You identified the character's feelings and justified where you found the answers in the text. Well done Ryan! 

FC: Sara G -

For a great effort hearing multiple sounds in words when writing about what she would find in a zoo. Keep up the great work Sara!

FJ: Emily F -

For using bravery when presenting your 'all about me' speech. Your hard work and practice showed, well done Emily!

FT: Estelle W -

For using lots of eye contact and a loud voice to present your speech. You must have practised very hard to memorise the words. Well done!