This term 2KF and 2JL are investigating the exciting world of insects. We have learnt that insects have 3 body parts - head, thorax and abdomen. We've also learnt that insects have 6 legs.
In week 5 we will be having a visit from a beekeeper and we look forward to learning more about life in a hive, bee life cycles and the roles of different bees. We'll also get to sample some fresh honey. YUM!
We are busily learning how to write information reports about different insects and are enjoying caring for our own insect species in our classrooms.
So if you see us around the school grounds using our magnifying glasses you will know what we are doing..... trying to answer the question "Is that an insect?"
3NG and 3KV - Learning and Growing in Term 2
Welcome back to school, we hope that you all had an enjoyable and safe Easter break.
Both 3NG and 3KV will be pleased to be back in their classrooms with their new roofs and freshly painted exterior.
The first week back will see us participate in the Fun Run, where we can run off all that chocolate we ate during the holidays. We are going to be very busy as we investigate a Life and Living unit. The students will be scientists and will explore the needs of living things and the environments they can be found in. On a rotational basis they will take care of the school frog pond and use this area to research eco-systems and food chains. Our maths, English, Science and SOSE are all tied up in this fun filled unit of work. We will culminate this unit with an excursion to the Botanic Gardens at Mt.Coot-tha at the end of the term.
This term also sees our students undertake NAPLAN. The students have been exposed to the format of these tests and have been busy practising concepts that they will encounter in the strands of Literacy and Numeracy. So don't forget to ask us how our seeds are doing when you see us around the school.
What's happening in 4HK and 4CS?
4HK and 4CS have had a very busy term.
The students have been learning some cool dance moves with Miss Hodge and making up their own groovy moves.
They have been experimenting in Science with chemical and physical changes and making volcanoes with Mrs Morris.
They have been designing and making some very creative 'Water Catchers' with Mrs King.
They have also been learning all their mapping skills such as compass points, grid references and drawing to scale with Mrs Sommerlad.
The students had a fantastic time in Week 9 when they attended the Bicycle Education Centre at Ashmore learning about riding their bikes safely on the road.
