Hello everyone,

Maths

We are working on fractions in our maths lessons. You can reinforce our learning by cooking with your child (using fractions of course!). Also, the children should know their multiplication and division facts (9 X 8 = 72 and 72 ÷ 9 = 8 and 72 ÷ 8 = 9). This is needed to convert between types of fractions.

Uniform Issues

Please be sure to send your child in the correct uniform and shoes every day. Students should wear black school shoes with the formal uniform. Shirts that are not part of our uniform should not be worn. No hair should hang in front of faces (boys or girls). School socks must be worn with sport uniform and boys must wear gray socks with formal pants. Sport uniform is worn on Tuesday and Friday for Mrs Hall and Mrs Kruger’s classes.  Sport uniform is worn on Wednesday and Friday for Mr Pfeiffer. If your child is not able to wear the correct uniform on a given day, a note is required.

Camp

Please be sure to read the previous blog post and fill out the consent form as soon as possible.

Science Incursions

We are hosting some science incursions this term. Our first one is tomorrow, Friday, 28 August and the students will explore hands-on science experiments. We’ll have another one on Thursday, 24 September where we will explore forensic science.

Father’s Day Stall

You should have received a Father’s Day brochure for the Father’s Day Stall held on Wednesday 2/9 and Thursday 3/9. You can check the P & F blog if you didn’t receive one. Students should bring the correct money in a labelled envelope. There will be no money handled or change provided.

Chapel Offering

Our school continues to fund raise for a pond in Cambodia through the ALWS. All students are encouraged to bring pocket change on Fridays to contribute. Our current Christian Studies unit of inquiry is focusing on our responsibility to care for God’s creation – the environment and people.

Library Books & Reading

Please return library books on Thursdays so the books can be shelved for Browse and Borrow on Fridays. Premier’s Reading Challenge forms are due on the 4th of September. Due to Covid, children can read any books. Please encourage your child to keep reading!

Blessings!

MLC teachers

 

Dear Parents,

We are excited about our upcoming camp to Wallaroo in Term 4.

We will be travelling with Lofty Coaches on Monday, 9^th November and returning on Wednesday, November 11^th.

Our accommodation is provided by CU@Wallaroo, and Active Ed will facilitate our daily activities. This camp provides our students with knowledge about the history of South Australia and supports their self-management skills.

The cost for accommodation, activities and transport is $245 and food $74.25 which will be charged through school accounts. Adjustments will be made if you have already contributed to the Ballarat camp.

Please complete the linked consent form by Friday, the 4^th of September.

More details about the trip will be sent as we get closer to the date. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

https://payit.nelnet.net/form/ZMHEMXJF

Dear Parents,

As part of our Science Week, the students in Year 4 will be attending an excursion to the Cornerstone College on Friday, 21st August.  Students will participate in science activities in small groups.

Please find below relevant information regarding this event. Our bus will leave at 9:00 am sharp as we are sharing it with St Marks. Please arrive to school by 8:45 to ensure our smooth departure.

When:               Friday, 21st August (Term 3, Week 5)

Where:              Cornerstone College

Time:                 8:45am – 3:00pm

Wear:               Sports uniform

Bring:              Recess, lunch and a drink bottle in either school bag or small backpack

Students should not bring their iPads. Any medications stored at school will be brought with a teacher.  If your child carries their own asthma puffer, please ensure they have packed it.

Please complete the online registration by Tuesday, 18 August. It can be accessed via this link:

https://payit.nelnet.net/form/h2JdjrHO

Looking forward to a fantastic day!

Blessings,

MLC Teachers