Big Books – Weeks 2 to 4
Sing a Song Common words: a, to Letter study: Ss The monsters’ party Letter study: Pp Common words: can, do, he, this The red rose Letter study: Rr Common words: a, I, said, the, see
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May 2017
Hour of code: Debugging
This week in the Hour of Code, we are looking into ‘bugs’ and ‘debugging’. Children are learning that sometimes a code has errors in it and we have to analyse the steps and debug it. In this session, the students looked at some pre-prepared codes that they had to run and find where it goes wrong and correct it.
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Maths Update: Week 5
We are continuously investigating statistics and probability in prep, finding out how to collect, record and read data. We often use authentic situations to help with our understanding. For example, during the annual Walkathon, we will be taking a break with some yummy ice cream. Anne-Marie, who is organising the event, asked us to collect data on
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Help! We need somebody. Help! Not just anybody…
In case you haven’t heard the 3/4s are going on an excursion to ACMI, Koorie Heritage Trust, and State Library on Monday next week. So far we’ve had two parents generously offer to come along to help, but we’re needing a few more. It will be a full day excursion and to get full value add
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PMP helpers
If you are helping with PMP here is what you need to know: Sign in at the office before you go to gymnasium. You will get a lanyard to wear. When you get to gym, you may choose a station. First in best dressed! There is a card with an explanation of the task. If you
WEEK 5 HAPPENINGS
Monday Inquiry workshops / Shared reading – Big book – Letter study Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue and Yellow) Literacy provocations / Yoga Tuesday Inquiry workshops / Shared reading – Big book – Reading strategies (making predictions) Writing – recount / Numeracy / Reading – story sequencing Dreamtime
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Canberra Camp 2017 Dear Parents/Carers of all Years 5/6 students, It’s that time of the year again as the preparations for our annual camp begins! This year the 5/6 camp will be held in Canberra where the students will experience the many and varied cultural institutions in the National Capital. Participating in a wide range
Learning Focus
Inquiry As we move forward with our inquiry into power, we are exploring some of the ways it manifests. Students are preparing a portfolio piece to document their response to provocations that include: The Power of Location Students began by comparing the lives of children in different cultures. This has led to them analysing how
Singing at Assembly this Friday
The year 2 neighbourhood has prepared a special song for assembly this Friday. We would love for parents to come and watch (especially Mums as it is a special song for Mother’s Day). Below is a copy of the lyrics and an mp3 version of the song, if your child would like to practice
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Do you have a story to share?
Last week, the students made a start on their country projects. They have begun to investigate various topics and aspects of their country – both geographical and cultural. Whilst doing our research, students have started to share their connections to these countries and stories have started to emerge. An interesting connection that students have started to
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