Classroom News
Year 3/4 Excursion
The ducks were poking my hand when I was feeding them. One of the ducks was sneaky and he was picking the food from the bucket. They waddle as they walk around. Ducks feathers are waterproof and sometimes water sits on the feathers. Their beaks are hard.
Guinea Pigs are soft and fluffy. They are very cute. We held the baby guinea pigs and they look a bit like a mouse. By Katelin & Allie.
Last week we went to Animal Land, it was so much fun. We rode a pony, one was called Snowflake. She was a white horse and she was big for me but other people might think it is small. Then the other kids had a turn and I was playing in the playground, it was so much fun. There were two slides, one was long and one was small. I loved the long one because it was bumpy, that's what made it fun! By Gail
P-1
The Prep and Year One students learnt about habitats in particular a birds habitat. They were able to look at a real birds nest and learn now a bird makes their nest. Students then worked in groups. They collected materials from the garden that they could use to make their own birds nest. After we finished making our nests we tested them out to see if they could safely hold an egg.
The students in Prep and Year One continue to develop their social skills as they explore new learnings in their wonderful discovery area.
Here they are developing their party planning skills, perfecting their chess moves and creating mini beast habitats.
The Prep One area needs your help!
If you or anyone you know has any of the following items that are in decent condition please let us know. Thank you!
Alexandra abutera@shpreston.catholic.edu.au
Bethany bdecunto@shpreston.catholic.edu.au
- Kids toy kitchen stove, oven set up, fridge, pots and pans etc.
- Chinese rice bowls, table cloths
- Maneki-neko cat
- Dolls, doll clothes, doll pram, doll cot etc.
- Kids size home theme items e.g. ironing board, vacuum, lawn mower, camping chair, kids BBQ
- Fairy themed items
- Appliances you no longer need
- Wooden placemats
- Little wooden table/chairs
- Party decorations
- Train set
- Picnic items
- Toy food
- Chip and dip servers
- Themed costumes for example chef, vet, Dr etc.
- Pizza tray, cup cake tray
- Kids tent (camp style)
- Glass jars
- Real tea set - teapot, little tea cups
- Real screw drivers
- Toy tools, construction items
Ankita Actualises Amazing Achievement
It's important that we recognise excellence across all areas of learning for our students. Last Monday, Ankita Das, our Environment Minister, received an invitation for the Black Belt grading in Taekwondo. Let's hear from her now!
Ankita ~ " I was really excited when I first received the news that I could grade!!! It was an amazing and proud feeling I had inside of myself that not all students get to experience.
When I received my black belt, I felt this rush of excitement and will that I could do anything. Half way through my grading I felt really tired, but it was that one question I asked myself. " Why did you start doing this?" My motivation changed completely after that and I new I had to push my body to the absolute limit if I really wanted this.
My stamina and courage that I had inside of me cannot be described in words, but I think that with the word courage and my family cheering me on, I knew I could achieve the impossible."
CLUB NEWS from the Triple J's!
Pokemon Club Each Wednesday!
Pokemon club is going well so far. There hasn't been that many children there, but it's still been good. A reminder that Pokemon club is on Wednesday in the multi purpose room at lunctime.
Cheers from Joshua GK
Lego Club
Lego club is probably one of the most popular clubs at our school, having over 40 Kids there last week! It's really good to see kids there of all ages. And anyone can come, we're in the Art room every Monday lunchtime! See you there!
And remember, the Chess Club is happening each Tuesday, Years 3-6 welcome!
Julian and John Di Vincenti
