Student Learning
Annabelle Marinelli - Deputy Principal & Learning and Teaching Leader
Guest Author Morris Gleitzman
On Monday 7th August (Week 5), in preparation for Book Week which will be held in Week, well known children's author Morris Gleitzman will be visiting our school. Morris will be speaking with our children in Years 3-6 as part of an early introduction to Book Week. Thank you to Ms Shaw who has set up a display in the library as well as a range of Morris Gleitzman books that the children may like to read in preparation for his visit.
Here are some of the books that Morris Gleitzman has written that your child might like to read or borrow from our school library. If your child has their own copy they are welcome to bring it along on the day for Morris to sign.
If you would like more information about Morris Gleitzman and his work, you can access his website https://www.morrisgleitzman.com/
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge has also begun at Trinity! If your child would like to participate please encourage them to see Ms Shaw in the library or their class teacher.
Mathematical Learning in Years Prep, 1 and 2
In the junior classes, children use 'hands on' concrete materials, number lines and number charts to learn about addition. Teachers explicitly teach strategies and work with students in small groups and 'one to one' to help them demonstrate and articulate their learning.
Writing Club
Our Writing Club has been working on some pieces around the theme 'Inspire' for the Shared Stories Anthology. Here are a few writing pieces from Lucinda and Andrew in Year 6....
Just Keep Swimming
When you're in deep water, the pressure is on and the water weighs you down.
Are you going to drown?
Or are you going to push through the tide and just keep swimming to reach the top? Nothing ever perfectly goes your way.
I, and so many others, have encountered problems, but ‘just keep swimming’ is what it takes.
Keep trying hard and moving forward.
Andrew Year 6
Childly Spirit
A child at most
One thing you learn though, not to boast.
The end of your youth is almost lost,
But never forget to embrace that spirit.
Be bold and gold as you once were.
Don’t hold or fold the shimmer inside of you.
Because you know the childly spirit inside thee.
Andrew Year 6
Bethany Hamilton - POV
As I watch the waves crash down, and as I walk closer to the ocean, I can feel the trauma inside of me. Every part of my body is frozen with fear and it stops me from jumping into the water. But I push through, remembering the joy it used to bring me and I slowly dip my foot into the water. Now memories of my first time at the beach flash through my mind. As I hop onto my board I can feel the adrenalin run through every part of my body. I catch my first wave and I can feel that love I have for surfing come back and once again the empty hole in my heart is filled. I finally feel inspired again.
Lucinda Year 6
Taylor Swift - My Inspiration
You may know Taylor Swift for singing 'Shake It Off' but she is so much more than that to me. She inspires me, not only because she is an amazing singer and a smart business woman, but because of the way she inspires so many girls and women to believe in themselves. When people said she couldn't write music, she released a whole album written only by herself. Then they said she could only write country songs, not pop, and then she released a full pop album and won 158 awards, just from that album alone. She is not just an inspiration to me, she is an inspiration to lots of girls and women around the world. She does not worry about what people say about her. She works hard to prove them wrong. And she does that for herself. The words of Taylor Swift inspire me “People are going to judge you anyways, so you might as well do what you want”.
Lucinda Year 6
Parent Helpers
We are always looking for parents to help with listening to children read in the mornings. If you have a working with children check and you are available from 8:45am to 9am please come and see me, or your child's class teacher. We truly appreciate the support and time that many of our parents are currently giving to support students with their reading. THANK YOU!
If, at any time, you have any questions or concerns about your child's learning, please do not hesitate to make contact with your child's teacher. You are also welcome to come and see me about any aspect of learning at Trinity.
Annabelle Marinelli
Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching Leader