What's Happening in Lower Division

Lower Division-Term 3

We are very excited to be back in the classroom this term and are enjoying our brand new Interactive Smart Board! Lower Division are also looking forward to celebrating Kindergarten in week 2 for their 100th day of School! We will be dressing up and doing lots of fun activities on this day. 

Topics this Term 

English 

In English this term we will be learning all about Persuasive Texts. We will be continuing to work on spelling and phonics each week, as well as daily reading. Our Literacy rotations will also continue, which consolidate our learning in all areas of English as well as our other key learning areas. Our focus texts this term will incorporate a variety of picture books written by Aboriginal authors.  

Science & Technology 

The focus area for Science this term is Physical Sciences and the topic is ‘Moving Objects’. In this unit, students will explore the way objects move and relate changes in motion to push and pull forces. They will also investigate how technologies use forces to create movement in designed solutions, designing and making a toy that can be pushed or pulled out of recycled materials. Developing their science inquiry skills and understanding of science as a human endeavour, students will share and reflect on observations and ask and respond to questions about familiar objects and events. 

History 

This term History will be taught each week by Mrs Schaeffer, students will discover how they can use artefacts and sources to learn about the past. They will have the opportunity to explore significant people, buildings, sites and natural environments in their local area and think about what stories their own community can tell from the past. 

PDH/PE 

In PDH this term we will be learning all about belonging and idenfityig emotional responses that account for own and others’ feelings. In PE we will be heading to the Armidale Gymnastics Centre each week for weeks 2-6. At school we will be consolidating what we have learned as well as a bit of yoga.  

Jess Fortescue