The Learning Zone

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." - Chinese Proverb

National Science Week

National Science Week was held from the 13th-21st of August and last week all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 carried out some very exciting experiments to mark this special occasion. When students engage in Science activities they explore scientific and technological concepts and gain knowledge and understanding of the world. They develop skills in conducting scientific investigations and designing and producing solutions through learning about a variety of scientific areas: Living World, Material World, Physical World, Earth and Space, and Digital Technologies.

Armidale Diocesan Mathematics Initiative (MaST)

What is happening in the world of mathematics at St Joseph's? Let's take a look! Next week the staff will continue their professional development in the area of Mathematics under the guidance of Trish Mitchell (MaST Consultant) from the Catholic Schools Office. We are sure that this will be another fabulous inservice. Thank you to the staff for their enthusiasm and commitment to this initiative in the area of Mathematics.

Please see the information below to assist your child at home or to see what they have been doing so far this term.

Maths At Home:

Kindergarten - Subtraction

Kindergarten are working on Subtraction this week. 

Stage 1 - Division  

Stage 1 had a visit from Abby Cadabby and the Cookie Monster to start their work on Division.

Stage 2 - Fractions & Decimals

Stage 2 have been busy completing work on Fractions & Decimals. Please use the link below to assist your child with fractions at home. 

Article from the Institute of Education Sciences on learning about fractions at home.

Stage 3 - 2D Space

Stage 3 have been working on their 2D Space unit.  This involves protractor work and learning about the properties of triangles, circles and other 2D shapes.

"Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress,

and working together is success." - Henry Ford

Have a great week of learning and fun!

Maree Holland & Greg O'Toole