Classroom News

Year 2/3/4

In Religious Education we have focussed on our understanding of God. Students used a variety of words and phrases and the drew their idea of what God is.

In Geography we are investigating places that are similar and different. We began by looking at the special places in Australia.

We discovered that there is a pink lake in Australia, its colour comes from red algae and levels of salt.

In Science we are investigating Earth and Space. We began this unit by looking at the water cycle and types of clouds.

Our PDH unit is about Health, Wellbeing and Relationships.

In Literacy, we have been expressing various points of view in preparation for our work on persuasive texts. We have viewed both sides of the story of the Three Little Pigs-from the pig’s point of view and from the wolf’s point of view. Father Trenton joined us after Mass on Wednesday to discuss whether all children should keep pets. He was astounded at the convincing arguments from both sides that the children offered. We have also been writing collaborative texts of well- known fairy tales from a different point of view.

We will be attempting to publish our first text in Week Five following our self and peer editing activities in Week Four.

In Spelling we have been focussing on the special rule for adding –ed to words with short vowels next to last letter in the word (double the last letter).

Numeracy

Year 5/6 - were challenged with the pattern block fractions assessment. Students are exploring efficient strategies for addition and subtraction of large numbers.

Kindergarten and year 1 have been identifying a range of numbers on the 100 chart. They are getting very good at finding numbers.

Year 2/3/4 have been learning how to play Race to a Thousand. This activity involves rolling a varying number of die, they add the numbers and make using MAB. Once their one’s number goes over ten they need to trade for a ten.