November 2016

Learning Focus

Literacy Our focus in literacy this week was the language choices made by an author and how they are used to influence and persuade the reader.  The students’ responses took the form of an email.  Prior to writing their emails the students reviewed the features of an email and how to structure their response. The 5/6

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TABLOID SPORT

Hi all, Just  a reminder that Tabloid Sport is on this morning, so head straight to the Art Room / Year 1 Neighbourhood when you arrive at school. It is going to be a warm one so make sure your child has their hat! The Neighbourhood hat tubs and sunscreen will be near the coned area. Protective

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WEEK 7 HAPPENINGS

MONDAY Recount of Bazaar/Mathematics workshop – money / Map making – My ideal Bazaar Projects and Provocations / Maths Target: Circles Literacy target groups TUESDAY Projects and Provocations / Maths Target: Triangles Literacy target groups Specialist classes: Red – Italian and Phys. Ed Blue – Visual Art and Italian Green – Physical Education Buddy time

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NGV Excursion

Monday and Tuesday last week was our excursion to the NGV at Ian Potter. We enjoyed a guided tour that helped us understand some history specific to Victoria, Melbourne, and encompassing the Kulin Nation. It was a great opportunity to develop our visual literacy and to think about how things have changed over time. We

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Dunk Tank!

Only 2 more sleeps until the Bazaar. It is looking to be a fantastic day, filled with great rides, delicious food and fun entertainment. A highlight on everyone’s schedule will be the dunk tank- which will be occupied by some brave teachers! Jen will be the year 1 representative for the day, and she will

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What’s happening

Chess champion visits PHPS Every Friday this year we have run the 5/6 chess club. Today, to celebrate a great year of playing chess we held a special event. Ari Dale, the current Australian under 18 chess champion (and Jeff’s nephew) came to PHPS and took on all comers in a spectacular simultaneous chess demonstration.

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