In English this week we reviewed last week’s descriptions of setting and edited them. We continued reading Storm Boy and discussed vocabulary. Next week we will look at Characterisation and how writers invite emotional engagement with literature. In Maths we reviewed 2D shapes and their properties before investigating tessellations. We also looked at how we can use shapes together to make different ones. Next week we will look at the transformation of shapes (translation, rotation, reflection) and tessellations. We continued our Geography unit by discussing the meaning of sustainability and reading about cities around the world that are reducing the use of cars. In Science, we consolidated our understanding of natural and processed materials. As part of our unit on World Faiths, we began looking at the Golden Rule – a common thread expressed in different ways in all religions.
Mrs Najarian
Teacher
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From the Head of School
We look forward to bringing our community together for our Athletics Carnival on Monday. Conditions will be different this year due to some renovations being undertaken by the Sports Academy, however, it is sure to be a fun day. We also hope to see as many mums and dads as last year in our parent race. Don’t forget to bring your running shoes and have a stretch before!
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Week 6, Term 3
Monday Kitchen Closed for athletics carnival
Tuesday Risoni served with zucchini, mixed peppers and black olives combined with nut free romesco sauce
Wednesday Mixed bean nachos served with sour cream and Guacamole
Thursday Mixed vegetable Puff pastry rolls served with spiced tomato chutney
Friday Pene pasta with creamy Boscaiola sauce topped with parmesan
(Chefs’ selection of fruits and vegetables provided daily)
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Species Survival Science Week
We have had a great week in Third Class and the children have enjoyed some special activities for Science Week. The theme this year is ‘Species Survival – More than just sustainability’.
The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.
We started our Science Week with a live webinar about species survival. Through the week we have explored the biodiversity in Australia and looked at what science can do to
protect endangered species.Also in class we have continued our unit on heat energy considering how heat travels between objections (conduction) flowing from
hotter to colder things. We conducted an investigation into how heat travels through different materials and noted that some materials are better conductors of heat.
3rd Class Teachers
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Learning about the use of dialect in an Australian classic
In English last week 4th Class continued reading Storm Boy. They discussed the dialect known as Aboriginal English used by one of the characters of Aboriginal heritage, Fingerbone Bill. This is a form of English governed by a unique set of rules and is spoken by a large proportion of First Nation people in Australia. They also continued to analyse the language devices used in descriptions of settings. This week children will use these language devices to write their own descriptions. In Maths, they inished Position by looking at the amount of turn (degrees) between compass points and describing a return journey on a grid map. In Geography, the students continued exploring natural resources provided by the environment and how they help us. In Philosophy, they started a scripture unit called World Faiths in which they will discuss common threads amongst religions.
Last week the children participated in an online ESafety
Head of School’s Comment
We are continuing with our exploration of our Value of Stillness this Term.
Our practice of mindfulness and pausing throughout the day, allows the children a regular opportunity to focus, become still and centre themselves within the present. Students practice letting go of thoughts and emotions tied up with the past, while also releasing considerations or judgements of the future.
The ultimate aim is that focus does not always require a pause, however, becomes a regular practice at whatever task is before us. Holding oneself within the present is not easy and can be fleeting as our minds quickly become distracted and busy. Like a muscle working on a new activity or task, it takes practice over time for this to feel more natural. At school, we take a developmental approach to this, whereby the children begin with small steps leading towards more sustained periods of attention.
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Term 3 Week 5
Monday Salad wraps tomato, cucumber, carrot and iceberg lettuce served with cheese
Tuesday Sweet potato and cauliflower Paneer curry served with basmati rice
Wednesday Tomato, Broccoli and basil Penne pasta topped with Parmesan
Thursday Minestrone soup with fresh sourdough and bread topped with Parmesan
Friday Red lentil and potato pie
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On the vegetarian lunch menu for Term 3, Week 4
Monday Ricotta and spinach ravioli in tomato and basil sauce topped with basil and parmesan
Tuesday Margarita pizza Mozzarella tomato pizza with fresh basil
Wednesday Lentil soup with crusty sour dough and butter
Thursday Kitchen Closed (Athletics carnival)
Friday Egg and vegetable fried rice with sweet chili and soy
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Head of School’s Comment
Hello from the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Lake Macquarie. It has been a wonderful three days with our 3rd and 4th Class students. We have all been impressed with this new camp venue and look forward to returning next year. The students have had the opportunity to build deeper friendships and push themselves in personal and group challenges. The camp staff and our teachers have been extremely impressed with our students’ engagement, respect, and behaviour. They have been true ambassadors of our school.
Next week, we will see another opportunity for our students to extend and challenge themselves, at our school’s Athletics Carnival. It is a wonderful day with a range of sporting activities to test personal limits, as well as enjoy fun individual and group games. You are welcome to come for the entire day and are encouraged to join in our annual parent race!
Julian Wilcock
Headmaster
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This week in 5th Class
Using their moon buggy research, our excited scientists planned their own individual moon buggy design then collaborated with their group to design one they will make together (starting next week!). Please keep collecting bottle caps at home as each group requires 8 of the same/similar cap to construct their moon buggy wheels. Small bottle caps only please (usually from fizzy drink or water bottles). Thank you.
5th Class teachers
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