Classroom News
Prep
Welcome to Week 4. We hope you enjoy looking at our photos from Health and Wellbeing week.
Last week we had many visitors but a very consistent message was to ensure we get plenty of exercise, sleep and eat healthy foods.
On Friday we had a visit from Sergeant Ingrid Thurn and Detective Denny. They discussed the warning signs for when we feel unsafe. Some of these warning signs are goosebumps, butterflies in the tummy, sweaty palms, wobbling knees and tears.
Lots of things to remember but all very important.
We also enjoyed the great production of ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ at the Empire Theatre.
The Preps have settled well back into class routines. We have five weeks to go – lots of work to do so our routines and class behaviours are very important. We have begun our standardised testing. Lots of rest, routines and good food is required.
Preps are continuing to be Fairy Tale Detectives and have become great at asking the questions of Who, What, When, Where and Why.
In maths we are continuing number recognition to 20, the concept of sharing into equal groups and addition stories.
Please remember to keep checking satchels for notes that are going home for notes and information. Also, with the recent rain it is a good reminder to keep a named jumper in bags in case the weather turns suddenly.
We are looking forward to running our first Cross Country this Friday at Newtown Park. Please see the Sports section for more information.
Monday is dress up day for school Book Week. We will also participate in Reader’s Cup on this day.
Friday 6th November all Prep Detectives are invited to the Fairy Tale Banquet as a celebration for their Fairy Tale learnings. Please come dressed to school as your favourite Fairy Tale character and be ready to explain the character and story to your classmates.
Remember…. PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE. Read nightly for enjoyment as well as home readers. Keep up the great revision at home.
Liz and Melita
Year 1
Welcome to week 4 everybody!
Grade One started the week off being curious and exploring light and sound at our ‘Scientist for a Day’ Expo. It was a successful day and students fully engaged and participated well and looked fantastic dressed up as a Professor or Scientist. I’m sure all adults involved slept well that night!
In Maths this week we will be continue working on addition and subtraction understanding and knowledge of strategies to use. We commenced a new English unit this week which will involve information writing and learning about the facts of a topic but first, we will need to become more curious about an ‘egg’ that was sent to both grade one classes from Phillip Island! In Religion, we continue to learn more about the importance of Mary and why she is so special.
A big shout out to Sargent Thurn and Detective Denny who visited out classroom, during Personal Development Week. They talked to us about the importance of the 3R’s – Recognise, React, Report.
Well done to 1M for a wonderful prayer assembly last week, what super readers you all are! This week, 1B will have a turn leading prayer at 2.15pm in the Hall. All parents are welcome.
Jen and Ange
Year 2
It has been a busy couple of weeks and we are all enjoying watching our insects begin to go through metamorphosis. We have been learning about life cycles of living things, and how plants and animals grow and change throughout their lives.
In Hass we are studying the adventures of Angela Merici, and of her amazing faith in Jesus. In Health we are learning about how to be healthy. As part of our health unit, last Friday we enjoyed a visit from Sergeant Thurn. We learnt a lot about staying safe. She talked about having five people who you can trust to talk to if you are feeling unsafe or worried. She also talked about how our body has certain ways of telling us we are in danger, and to listen to and act upon those signs. In Maths we are focusing on problem solving using the FISH strategy and we are also exploring addition and subtraction strategies.
Don’t forget our Book Week dress up on the 2nd of November. Students can come dressed as a Curious Creature, show their wild side or come dressed as a book character. It will be a great day with Readers Cup in the morning and a performance in the afternoon. There are some fabulous competitions as well! Entries are due at the end of this month.
To help those families who are in need this Christmas we will be collecting some vouchers from grocery stores, pharmacies, toy stores or clothing stores. This will go to St Vincent De Paul to help bring some joy to a family in need. If you would like to help please send in a voucher and help someone who may be struggling.
For our dioramas please send in a shoe box with a lid if haven’t already done so.
Cross Country is this Friday and we will be wearing our team colours. Please send in a generous lunch and remember sun safety.
If you have any queries of questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dennielle, Allyson, Sarah, Aleisha and Megan
Year 3
Wow! What a busy few weeks we have already zoomed through! Our whole school testing has been completed and it is pleasing to see so many children have improved in their results – well done! Last week was Health and Well Being Week and we examined ways to keep our body safe and healthy, with the help of information from the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Last Tuesday, we all competed in our annual Ball Games Carnival - it was so pleasing to see everyone working as team to complete each of the ball games. Congratulations to Beetson for being the overall victors. This Friday (30th Oct), students have another opportunity to explore their athletic prowess at our Cross Country Carnival. Year 3 will be heading down about 9:30 am. Students are encouraged to wear their sun safe house colours, pack plenty of water and some light snacks for their time at the carnival. Unfortunately, spectators are only allowed on the outside of the course – not gathering where the children are marshalled. (puffers and epi-pens must come down with the child please.) In HASS, we have been enjoying learning about our neighbouring countries and will begin looking at climate and weather. In English, we are exploring procedure writing and we will be combining this with Science where we will create a box which will either insulate water by keeping it cool or conduct heat by heating up the water. In November, we start collecting gift vouchers to donate to our local St Vincent De Paul Chapter – please send in some gift cards from grocery stores, toy stores, clothing stores or pharmacies. This way our St Vincent De Paul volunteers and those in need can stay safe but also have a sweeter Christmas. Just a reminder that homework is always due on a Wednesday and some of the children are needing some tools topped up – especially glue sticks and HB or H lead pencils (2B, 3B etc are art pencils and too black for schoolwork). Please remember to bring your full water bottle and hat every day! Seen on a church noticeboard: God gave everyone patience. Wise people use it! Have a great week!
Angela, Annie, Damian and Janice
Year 4
What a blessing the rain has been! Each of the Year 4 classes were dodging storms last week while at Bike Safety. Fortunately, all have managed to participate in the outside riding. It has been a very enjoyable learning experience for the children. Next week children will refresh their skills before completing both a written and practical test. Last week classes also participated in Personal Development lessons and looked at a personal safety video compiled by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Both topics deal with issues worthy of reflection and discussion at home. Class topics this term are well underway; in English we are learning about persuasive arguments and in Science and Geography we are exploring the issues of sustainability and waste management while considering the properties of materials used in the production many goods. In Maths we are dealing with fractions and decimals, many areas of measurement, chance and data and consolidating our multiplication skills. Don’t forget that Book Week competitions close on 28th October and Reader’s Cup and Book Week Dress Up is on November 2nd. Let’s pray that this rainy weather continues but with of course, a break for the Cross Country on Friday.
Suzanne, Toni and Garry
Year 5
Week 4 is already upon us and the term is quickly slipping away. Thank you to all the parents who came to parent/teacher interviews, it was good to catch up with you all. Last week we commenced our Personal Development and Sexual Education lessons, the girls had the opportunity to speak to Mrs McKay and ask questions whilst the boys got to speak to Mr Franzmann and Mr Shoebridge. Camp isn’t too far away – students should have returned all notes and have a list of what they need to bring for our time away at Tallebudgera. If students require any medication, it will need a prescription label on it outlining the dosage and then placed in a ziplock bag with the student’s name on it. This medication will be handed to teachers before we get on the bus – so don’t pack it! Students are required to be at school by 6:45am on Wednesday 4th November for a 7:00am departure. Parents are required to utilise the stop, drop and go unless medication is being handed to teachers. We need to be here early to ensure that all bags are packed into the bus. Remember, a soft bag would be preferable to hard luggage. Students will be presenting their leadership speeches after we return from camp, a note will be sent home confirming the date and time. School captain speeches will be presented first then the students will split into house groups to present their sports captain speeches. Enjoy your the next two weeks.
Tim, Steve and Emily
Year 6
The weeks keep rolling on!
Whole School Testing produced some pleasing results across the board. Well done to the Year 6 cohort.
During Health and Well-Being Week we focused on personal development and child safety. It was great to see the students speak so openly, confidently and respectfully during the sessions. Those who missed the child safety session are encouraged to visit the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website.
The Ballgames Carnival was a roaring success. Mighty Beetson powered home with the spirit of Big Arty behind them to take the honours.
This Friday we head to Newtown Park for the School Cross Country. The students are very lucky to have the opportunity to participate. Following this at 2pm, Year 6 will be presenting their Science/Technology Renewable Energy models to the Year 5 classes and any interested Year 6 parents/guardians (as per last week’s class note).
The Book Week competition closes today. Readers Cup will be held on November 2nd. Students dress up for this event. The theme this year is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.
NAIDOC WEEK (8-15 November 2020): Theme: Always Was, Always Will Be.
‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.
NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 with Captain James Cook, or in 1606 with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations people.
NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country – a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000-plusyear history of this country - which is Australian history.
Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday 1December commencing at 6.30pm (Formal School uniform worn). Due to COVID restrictions, our graduation ceremony, presided over by Fr Quinlan, will be held in the school hall this year. Unfortunately, we have had to restrict numbers, so each student will only be allowed 2 adults in attendance.
Like last year, Year 6 has been invited to St Saviour’s to participate in a STEM Showcase and sport rotation on Thursday 12 November 2020 (Week 6). More information to follow.
Have a wonderful Week 4 and Week 5!
Larry and Kylie
German
This week we have been discussing types of transport, and next week we will be looking at the face and the body. We will also be going through the test the students did recently. I have been very pleased with the test results.
Christine Fisher