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Reports are done and goals are set - what to do now?

What can you do to help your children now that they have received their report and have set learning goals in reading, writing and mathematics? Read these goals to your children and talk about what they  mean. Talk about what they need to do to work on their goals. For example if their goal is to chunk and blend sounds then, when reading stories you can model this strategy and they can do this too.  Mathematics goals are often about fluency or speed and accuracy with times table or fast facts. There are games and activities to practice these skills. Logging on the Mathletics or Reading Eggs/Express can also provide lots of activities to develop skills.  If you need the passwords for these programs please email your classroom teacher.

MUSEUMS IN MOTION 

SENIOR SCHOOL GUIDED INQUIRY

On Monday, the senior school opened their Museum of Australian history (1700-1900) to the Cranbourne South community. This showcase was the conclusion of the MAPPEN unit, Change: Museums in Motion.

Students portrayed important historical dates in creative dioramas; they portrayed events such as the landing of the First Fleet, the crossing of the Blue Mountains, the Gold Rush and many more.

The highlight of the event was dressing up as important historical figures and answering questions from the public about the importance of characters in the development of Australia. 

The Museums in Motion event was a fitting tribute to the Australia in which we now live and gave students a stronger perspective of key events in our past in order to understand how those events have shaped our present and perhaps our future.

Isea Icare

Hi everyone we have had a great semester learning about our local marine environment. Have a look at the Dolphin Research Institute Newsletter to see what we did on our last excursion!

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE HOLIDAYS

Here’s eight free and fun things you can do with your kids during school holidays:

Have a pyjama day

This weather is the perfect time to have a pyjama day at home. Cook some popcorn, pick out your favorite movies, and settle in for a nice relaxing day. This is a great way to unwind after a long school term, not to mention great for spending some quality time together as a family.

Visit a local park with friends

Just because school’s out it doesn’t mean you can’t socialise. The best free activity you can organise this school holidays is a simple play in the park with friends. Ask along your child’s classmates and have a picnic lunch or early dinner together. You’ll be keeping active, enjoying the outdoors and being social too.

Visit local shopping centre activities

Check your local shopping centres to see if they are offering any school holiday activities. Often, you’ll be able to find art activities, shows or performances there that are all provided for free.

Go for a bike ride

It’s good to keep active during the school holidays. Dust off your bike and join the kids for a leisurely ride around your town. If you’re looking for a change of scenery, why not put the bikes in the car and drive to somewhere new. You can explore your surroundings while cycling around.

Have a board game competition

Reduce screen time and teach some important life skills by playing board games. It’s fun for kids and adults alike, and you can make a real competition out of it too. Teach the kids some card games, play some of their favorite board games, or even borrow games from friends. It’s sure to be a fun day.

Go to the library

Your local library is full of fun things to do that cost nothing. Borrow books, DVDs or CDs to entertain the kids during the school break. There’s sometimes special activities or events on at libraries during the school holidays too, so make sure you check what’s on at your local library.

Go for a nature walk

Explore the areas around your house and enjoy the health benefits of walking in nature. You could create a bingo game, play eye-spy or try to identify plant and bird species as you wander around.

Geocaching or orienteering

There’s plenty of free websites and apps to keep you entertained and outdoors these school holidays. Why not try geocaching? Download the app and it will lead you to containers of various sizes containing a log and sometimes small treasures too. Explore your local area and see what you can discover.

Whether you need to fill in two weeks or just a couple of days of the school holidays, you can have a lot of fun without having to spend any money at all. Try some of these ideas and see how much fun you have together.