Independence Centre
Curriculum
Selamat siang Independence Centre families!
Last week was a short week full of amazing learning opportunities and projects that will continue through to this week as students apply their knowledge in different areas!
In Reading, students continued finding information in texts as they identified key words and phrases and responded to a range of literal and inferential questions. In Writing, students worked diligently to create their written portion of their presentation. They considered text features of informative texts including evidence, anecdotes and subheadings to organise their information. We are very proud of the Independence Centre students as they focused on providing and responding to constructive peer feedback! This week, they will continue this writing piece to create presentations on their Guided Inquiry explorers.
In Maths, students have started their mapping projects where they were challenged to create a map including map features such as a title, key, coordinates and locations. It was wonderful seeing students use initiative to achieve their own personal mapping goals which included using coordinate planes, angles and symbols. This week, students will be continuing their maps which include using directional language and accurate scales.
In Wellbeing, students created their own ‘how to’ videos and posters on keeping calm and strategies to support Junior students in their Zones of Regulation. It was engaging to see the different strategies including reading a book, going for a walk or run and mindful drawing and colouring.
Have a wonderful week,
Miss Chooi, Miss Richardson, Miss Wang, Mrs McCoy, Miss Tillotson and Miss Honan
Student Voice
- Arsheya T - “I enjoyed maths where we learned mapping and I focused on topography.”
- Ryan R - “I mainly enjoyed mapping and looking at coordinate planes.”
- Emily J - “I liked writing because I like learning new things about different people, where they went and what they did.“
- Stewart L - “I liked the Wellbeing ’how to’ videos because we shared them with others!”
Reminders
- Healthy Harold will be visiting the Independence Centre this week!
- Water Safety Swimming program begins Term 3
Pupil of the Week
3/4C: Estelle W -
For demonstrating a love of learning by thinking of various ways to improve your information report on James Cook. It will be great to see your final product when we present next week! Keep up the great work, Estelle!
3/4H: Owen S -
For demonstrating teamwork when helping your peers film their information reports. It was wonderful to see you offering your support in various different roles including acting and filming. Great work Owen!
3/4M: Kyle H -
For demonstrating a love of learning and curiosity when creating your map of Australia in maths sessions. It was great to see you challenging yourself to use a coordinate plane to identify landmarks using the positive and negative x and y axis. Well done, Kyle!
3/4T: Olivia C -
For showing positivity and teamwork in the classroom. It was so great to see you engaging your peers and participating in classroom discussions. Your zesty personality put a smile on both your peers and teachers’ faces. Keep up the amazing work, Olivia!
3/4R: Zachary C -
For demonstrating a love of learning when creating your map in Maths. It was great to see you using a creative mindset with your designs and grid references to locate specific points on your map. Well done, Zachary!
3/4W: Xavier D F -
For demonstrating curiosity and a love of learning when continuing with your mapping task of 'Old Zealand'. You carefully considered the purpose of different map features and how you would include them on your own map. Keep it up, Xavier!