Independence Centre
Curriculum
Selamat tinggal!
While it was only a short week, we achieved so much in the Independence Centre.
In Literacy we began our week focusing on the reading strategy of Summarising to support our understanding of the texts we read and view. We explored how we can identify the main idea of texts and paragraphs and how to succinctly summarise important events. We then showcased our understanding of the different reading strategies we have been focusing on over the term including Predicting, Clarifying, Questioning and Summarising. Keep your eyes on Seesaw to see how students put these into practise in their Reciprocal Reading Roles Portfolio.
In Writing, students continued to work through the Writer’s Process by editing and publishing a piece of their writing. They focused on identifying the different WOW words and phrases, connectives, openers and punctuation they used. By identifying these elements of their writing, they can then see areas of improvement by adding or upleveling words/phrases. This piece of writing students have chosen to edit and publish will also be available to view on their Seesaw Portfolio.
During Maths this week, students started their iFlicks Time and Data project. They explored how to use a timetable to plan a day at the movies, factoring in eating and bathroom breaks, as well as the duration of each movie. Students could then take on a range of challenge questions exploring converting betweens seconds, minutes and hours as well as identifying 12- and 24-hour time. Students will continue their iFlicks project this week, focusing on the Data element by collecting and displaying data in a range of ways.
Inner Critic vs. Inner Coach was a continued focus in our Wellbeing sessions. Your “Inner Coach” refers to the positive self-talk that you have with yourself when you are succeeding. Whereas your “Inner Critic” is the negative self-talk that is more likely to come out if you've made a mistake or working on something that you feel is difficult. By identifying when and what our Inner Critic is saying, it can help us become more self-aware and be able to flip the negative thoughts into positive motivations that help our growth mindset. When did you or your child/s listen to your Inner Coach last week?
Have a wonderful week!
Mr O’Connor, Miss Chooi, Miss Richardson, Miss Wang, Mrs McCoy and Miss Honan
NAPLAN - Year 3 and 5
To ensure a smooth transition for the upcoming NAPLAN tests in May, students in Years 3 and 5 will undertake a practice test in late March (date TBC). The data from the practice test will not be used for assessment purposes but to familiarise students with the format. Over the next week or two, please ensure all students in Years 3 and 5 have downloaded the NAP Locked Down Browser App or have updated it to its latest update.
Student Voice
What was your favourite thing about last week?
- William V - “Using hopscotch because you get to code and try interesting games”
- Owen S - “I enjoyed Maths because I liked working out how long the movies went for and putting them on a vertical numberline"
- Rohaan M - “Writing and publishing my stories because I really enjoy writing and I like writing at home as well”
Reminders
- National Close the Gap Day on Thursday 17th March
- School Photos on Monday 21st March
Pupil of the Week
3/4C: Tanmay S -
For demonstrating a love of learning by seeking ways to challenge and extend your skills and understanding in all subjects. You always approach all tasks with a positive attitude and growth mindset. Terrific, Tanmay!
3/4H: Rohaan M -
For demonstrating a love of learning when exploring your iFlicks Time and Data Project. You investigated timetables, duration and how you can convert between units of time including seconds, minutes and hours. Remarkable work Rohaan!
3/4M: Christian K -
For demonstrating a love of learning and dedication to achieving your learning goals during Independent Reading sessions. Well done on successfully collecting quality evidence to achieve not only one, but two goals already this term! Keep it up, Christian!
3/4O: Alvin K -
For demonstrating creativity as you followed the writing process to publish your narrative story. You should be proud of your use of descriptive language to write an engaging short story. Awesome Alvin!
3/4R: Tilly N -
For demonstrating a love of learning and persistence when completing your time project throughout the week. Well done on practising telling time! Terrific, Tilly!
3/4W: Marko I -
For demonstrating curiosity and perseverance when completing your Maths time project. You took pride in finding a range of times and durations to include as many movies in your schedule as possible. Marvellous Marko!