In Mathematics, the students have been learning about time. They learnt to name and order the days of the week, read and record hour time on digital and analog clocks, relate events to a particular day or time of day, name and order the months of the year and seasons, and to name the months of each season, and relate events to a particular day or time. The students have also been learning about mass and how to predict which object would be heavier or lighter than another object, to use comparative language to describe mass, compare and order the masses of two or more objects by hefting and with a pan balance, as well as record comparisons of mass informally.

 This term, in Personal Development and Health (PDH), the students have been investigating the types of foods they eat at home, at school and when they eat out. They have been learning to recognise the importance of healthy foods for their growth and development. They sorted healthy and unhealthy foods and identified healthy choices they can make. They also investigated the origin of foods – either plant or animal. Overall, the students better understand our need for healthy food.

In Physical Education (PE) this term, the students have been developing different throwing and passing skills. These skills include underarm, chest, shoulder, and bounce passes. The students have been practising these skills individually, with a partner and in groups. They have also been participating in whole class team games to reinforce these skills. Earlier in the term, the students took part in the Athletics Carnival, with some learning new skills and others improving on past performances. By all accounts, the students enjoyed this and were able to refine their athletics skills.

The Grenfell Dramatic Society invited the students of St Joseph’s School to present play performances on June 17 at the Grenfell Public School. The students have been very busy preparing and rehearsing in readiness for the event. They are especially excited to have the opportunity to present their play titled ‘Humpty Dumpty’ to the community. We hope you may be able to attend!

 

On a final note, the students have continued to cook up a storm to learn more about food and cookery. Setting a good example and engaging children’s curiosity, and their taste buds, can provide a positive and memorable food experience that will form the basis of positive lifelong eating habits. The students really enjoyed making and eating savoury muffins and chicken pin wheels from scratch!

With only a few more weeks until another term has passed, we are sure to keep ourselves busy! Keep an eye out next term for more class news to update you on what is happening with our class.