Hello Everyone,

Term 2 is already flying past us and we have been very busy over the last few weeks. I am very impressed with the way so many students are trying hard to improve the neatness of their writing and their general work presentation. We also have a lot of students who are working hard towards their goals set in Term 1. By the end of Term 2 we should be able to set new goals to focus on. 

Science

This term in science we are learning about Natural Resources. This is a very important topic as it relates to the importance of sustainability. So far we have investigated the water cycle and will be learning how water gets from the sky to our taps. The students were very surprised to find out that not everyone in the world is lucky enough to have running water and clean water!

History

At the end of Term 1 we commemorated Anzac Day which integrates perfectly with our Term 2 history topic of investigating the significance time and person in our past. Before ANZAC day students in Room 25 worked in pairs and read about The Red Poppy and ANAZC day. They then summarised the information and made their own red poppies. I was very pleased with the maturity and collaborative skills exhibited during this time. The work is on display in Room 25 for all to see. Please come and take a look at it when you have time. It is very interesting!  

Numeracy

During our numeracy block which is typically held between recess and lunch we have been focusing on column addition and subtraction. During this time we have been working on our ‘Self-Talk’. ‘Self-Talk’ is a process where the students talk out loud as the go through the steps of adding and subtracting with regrouping and borrowing. This strategy enables students to remember complex processes and has been very successful so far. 

Regards

Miss Mills