Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Week 2 News



Our Library is under renovation.  As a result we are unable to have our normal Library Lesson at this time.  Please note that Library borrowing will also be postponed until further notice.  In order to get the Junior Fiction section of our Library ready we ask that you return your child's library book.  Sorry for the confusion and thank you for your understanding.





Book Club


Book Club has been handed out and the due date for all orders is the 29th of April.  All ordering is done online through the Loop system.


ANZAC  DAY


On Monday April 25, as a school, we will once again participate in the ANZAC Day march. We therefore invite any interested students who are willing to march and represent the school to please gather on ANZAC Day in full school uniform with HAT. We advise that sunscreen should be applied prior to attending the march.
At 9.45am, we will meet on the grassed area at Blackwell Street, just near the Greenbank RSL. We will then lead the march at 10.00am and participate in the memorial service which will begin at 10.30am, at the completion of the march. The service will conclude no later than 11.00am. We would love as many students as possible to come along and march as we remember those who have served our country in the armed forces. We look forward to seeing you all there.



Sight Words


We ask that you do not mark the children's sight word books.  We will mark the books each we when we work with the children each week.  Thank you for your cooperation.



Workshops


This week our big book in reading workshops was 'Who will be my Mother?  Ask your child what popcorn words we found in our shared text?  In reading and writing workshops we have explored the letter g and phonologically, we are learning to detect rhyme.  In Maths workshops we are learning about the number 1 and its name (one) and we are exploring 3D Shapes.  This week we continued to look for cubes and spheres in our environment.  Our concept this week for meaurement was Capacity.





Unit Work


 This week we dove into our first Habitat - the Ocean!  The children helped to make and design an ocean habitat in our room.  We also investigated our first animal, a fish.  We discussed where it lives in the habitat and what it eats. 



Religion


We havecontinued to explore the Parable of 'The Ten Leppers' and discussed the message of the story is to be thankful.  We have also discussed that is important to include others and to not make others feel left our or less important, which is how Leppers felt in Jesus' day.   We roled played how to include others and what we could do if we felt excluded.









Our Value this week is Gratitude.











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 The Week Ahead

Letters/Sounds - g
Number - 2 - two

Monday
ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY


Tuesday
Digital Literacy
Brain Break
PE and Music
Dance Fever

Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly - 2.25pm in the Hall - all are welcome



Thursday
Brain Break
PE and Music

Friday
Brain Break
No Library until further notice - thank you for your understanding

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Week 1 News



Please return Portfolios ASAP


Our Library is under renovation.  As a result we are unable to have our normal Library Lesson at this time.  Please note that Library borrowing will also be postponed until further notice.  Your child can keep the book they borrowed before the holidays until it is time to borrow again.  Thank you for your understanding.


Book Club

Book Club has been handed out and the due date for all orders is the 29th of April.  All ordering is done online through the Loop system.

Workshops

This week our big book in reading workshops was 'Danger?  Ask your child what was hiding in the chair?  In reading and writing workshops we have explored the letters r and m and phonologically, we are learning about rhyme.  In Maths workshops we are learning about the number 10 and we are exploring 3D Shapes.  Our concept this week was length.





Unit Work


 This week we started our Habitat Unit.  This is our largest unit of the term.  The children brainstormed all the things we know about Habitats.



Religion


We changed our prayer space to the Liturgical Season of Easter and learnt about the Resurrection of Jesus.  We explored the Parable of 'The Ten Leppers' and discussed the message of the story is to be thankful.  Ask your child about a time they have said thank you.









Our Value this week is Forgiveness.











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 The Week Ahead

Letters/Sounds - l/d
Number - 1 - one

Monday
Brain Break


Tuesday
Digital Literacy
Brain Break
PE and Music
Dance Fever

Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly - 2.25pm in the Hall - all are welcome



Thursday
Brain Break
PE and Music

Friday
Brain Break

Monday, 11 April 2016

Week 1 News


Welcome Back!



I hope you all had a wonderful break and are looking forward to a very busy Term 2!


If you click on our Term Overview tab you will see an overview of what we will be exploring this term.







The Week Ahead

Letters - r/m
Number - 10





Monday
Brain Break



Tuesday
Digital Literacy
Brain Break
PE and Music
Dance Fever



Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly -2.25pm - in the Hall - all are welcome



Thursday
PE and Music
Brain Break



Friday
Library Borrowing
Brain Break


Monday, 21 March 2016

Week 9



Celebration of Learning is on Wednesday from 6pm - 7pm in the Classroom.




As we reach the end of the Term 1, Janelle I would like to thank you for a fantastic Term.  It has been wonderful meeting all the children and their families.  The children have worked extremely hard this term and we are proud of all their efforts. 








We hope you have a wonderful Easter and a safe holiday.  See you all in Term 2!

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Week 8 News




Important Dates - Mark your Calendar


Monday March 21st is our Cross Country, the Prep's will race at 1.55pm on the top oval.  Please meet us there if you wish to watch the race.


It is a Free Dress Day on Monday the 21st of March for our Caritas Appeal.  Please bring a gold coin donation and wear something sensible to be able to participate in the Cross Country.




Wednesday the 23rd of March is Celebration of Learning Evening.  It begins at 6pm and finishes at 7pm in the classroom.  On this night you will have a checklist to complete with your child, so they can show you and explain this Term's learning.  This night is NOT a time to meet with me and discuss how your child is going.  If you would like to do that please email me a time that suits you.  You are a ble to collect your child's Portfolio on this night and please return in the first week of Term 1.  Thank you.  




Workshops

This week our big book in reading workshops was 'Ice-Cream Stick?'  Ask your child what was the ice-cream stick doing?  In reading and writing workshops we have explored the letter E and phonologically, we are learning about syllables.  In Maths workshops we are learning about the number 8, AB patterns and we are revising all the shapes we have explored.  Our concept this week was length.




Unit Work


 This week we are exploring features of our home and why our homes are special to us!  We collected an item from home and in Science we discussed the material and properities of our objects.  We used our senses to describe them.


Religion


In daily prayer we are learning about how to prayer and we are using the creation story to make thank you prayers.  We begun the Easter Story this week with the creation of our Holy Week Poster and we learnt about the Resurrection Eggs.




Our Value this week is Honesty.




Project Compassion

 
As part of Lent our school takes part in Project Compassion.  We ask the children to donate money to help others less fortunate then themselves.  We have a box on our prayer table that the children will be asked to place their donation in. Each week the Year 6 leaders will collect our box and count our donations.  We have a poster beside our door to mark how much money our class has raised.  Each week I will tweet a photo update of our total.  Lent is about giving and Project Compassion helps to give back to our world.  Each week they will hear a story about how the money will help other people in our world.  We ask they children to help with chores at home to be able to collect money to donate.  Your donations are greatly appreciated.  We would love to reach our new goal of $100 we are only $22 away.










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A few reminders:



 Don't forget to bring in your Treasure Boxes we are still missing 3!




 The Week Ahead

Letter/Sound - H
Number - 9

Monday
Brain Break
Free Dress day for Caritas
Cross Country - the Prep's will run at 1.55 - 2.25pm on the top oval




Tuesday
Brain Break
PE and Music



Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly - 2.25pm in the Hall - Liturgy of the Word
Celebration of Learning Evening - 6pm - 7pm in the Classroom
Collection of Portfolios on this evening.






Thursday
Brain Break
Farwell to Father Tony at morning Assembly.
PE and Music

Friday
Good Friday - The beginning of the School Holidays.

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Week 7 News


Important Dates - Mark your Calendar


Monday March 21st is our Cross Country, more information will be given closer to the day.




Wednesday the 23rd of March is Celebration of Learning Evening.  It begins at 6pm and finishes at 7pm in the classroom.  On this night you will have a checklist to complete with your child, so they can show you and explain this Term's learning.  This night is NOT a time to meet with me and discuss how your child is going.  If you would like to do that please email me a time that suits you.  




Workshops

This week our big book in reading workshops was 'It's my Bread?'  Ask your child who ate the bread?  In reading and writing workshops we have explored the letters C/K and phonologically, we are learning about syllables.  In Maths workshops we are learning about the number 7, AB patterns and we are revising all the shapes we have explored.  Our concept this week was collecting data.   




Unit Work


This week we continue our family unit and we are exploring whose family is the same or different to our own.  This week we started exploring features of our home and why our homes are special to us!


Religion


In daily prayer we are learning about how to prayer and we are using the creation story to make thank you prayers.  Our unit work has been focusing on making good and bad choices, as we explore the parable of 'The Good Samaritan'.




Our Value this week is Honesty.




Project Compassion

 
As part of Lent our school takes part in Project Compassion.  We ask the children to donate money to help others less fortunate then themselves.  We have a box on our prayer table that the children will be asked to place their donation in. Each week the Year 6 leaders will collect our box and count our donations.  We have a poster beside our door to mark how much money our class has raised.  Each week I will tweet a photo update of our total.  Lent is about giving and Project Compassion helps to give back to our world.  Each week they will hear a story about how the money will help other people in our world.  We ask they children to help with chores at home to be able to collect money to donate.  Your donations are greatly appreciated.  We would love to reach our new goal of $100 we are only $40 away!










Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MrsCameronClass  to receive daily photos and updates!




 
A few reminders:




Science



In Science this term, we are exploring different types of materials by describing objects found in our homes.  We are exploring different rooms in our homes and the different types of objects (materials) we can find in each room.  For example, in a bathroom we can find a rubber ducky and it’s material is rubber.  In a kitchen, we can find a wooden spoon and it’s material is wood.

 
Can you please help your child to find one object to bring in and share with the class.   We will use each item to build our Science Word Wall.

 
 Don't forget to bring in your Treasure Boxes!




 The Week Ahead

Letter/Sound - Ee
Number - 8

Monday
Brain Break




Tuesday
Brain Break
PE and Music



Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly in the Hall at 2.25pm - all are welcome.


Thursday
Brain Break
PE and Music

Friday
Brain Break
Library

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Week 6 News

Workshops

This week our big book in reading workshops was 'The Farm Concert?'  Ask your child who could not sleep?  In reading and writing workshops we have explored the letter N and phonologically, we are learning about syllables.  In Maths workshops we are learning about the number 6, AB patterns and we are revising all the shapes we have explored.   




Unit Work


This week we continue our family unit and we are exploring whose family is the same or different to our own.  We also discussed the role our Granparents play in our family.  If you have time can you please discuss with your child who their grandparents are.


Religion


In daily prayer we are learning about how to prayer and we are using the creation story to make thank you prayers.  Our unit work has been focusing on making good and bad choices, as we explore the parable of 'The Good Samaritan'.










Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MrsCameronClass  to receive daily photos and updates!




 
A few reminders:




Science

In Science this term, we are exploring different types of materials by describing objects found in our homes.  We are exploring different rooms in our homes and the different types of objects (materials) we can find in each room.  For example, in a bathroom we can find a rubber ducky and it’s material is rubber.  In a kitchen, we can find a wooden spoon and it’s material is wood.
 
Can you please help your child to find one object to bring in and share with the class.   We will use each item to build our Science Word Wall.

 
 Project Compassion
 
As part of Lent our school takes part in Project Compassion.  We ask the children to donate money to help others less fortunate then themselves.  We have a box on our prayer table that the children will be asked to place their donation in. Each week the Year 6 leaders will collect our box and count our donations.  We have a poster beside our door to mark how much money our class has raised.  Each week I will tweet a photo update of our total.  Lent is about giving and Project Compassion helps to give back to our world.  Each week they will hear a story about how the money will help other people in our world.  We ask they children to help with chores at home to be able to collect money to donate.  Your donations are greatly appreciated.

 Don't forget to bring in your Treasure Boxes!


 The Week Ahead

Letter/Sound - C/K
Number - 7

Monday
Brain Break




Tuesday
Brain Break
PE and Music



Wednesday
Brain Break
Assembly in the Hall at 2.25pm - all are welcome.


Thursday
Brain Break
PE and Music

Friday
Brain Break
Library