And update from 3rd Class for Term 2, Week 2

This week 3rd class wrote their persuasive speeches for the Public Speaking Competition. The topic was ‘Why is Respect an Important Value for the World’. I was very impressed with the well-written speeches and after some practice and reviewing the criteria of good public speaking, the children delivered their speeches in class yesterday. I am very proud of their efforts. Many children used our school value of Courage to overcome nerves and try their best at doing something that is dreaded by so many of us! The winner from 3N this year is Mia W. We wish her the very best in the finals on Wednesday. The runner-up is Emmie Y.
As part of our Spelling work this week, the children were introduced to stressed and unstressed syllables. This will be necessary as prior knowledge later on, when we will learn particular spelling rules. Please note that as of next week,

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