A big thank you to all the parents who supported their child with learning lines, providing costumes and encouraging. It was a great effort and a wonderful experience for children to perform in a musical.
Swimming – Week 9
Mrs. Holman’s class will be swimming next week (Monday 13th -17th September)
Please take time to read the following information:
• Due to early lunches canteen will NOT be available to our classes
• Goggles are strongly recommended as the chlorine levels are reasonably strong.
• Sports uniform is to be worn all week.
• Bathers are not to be worn to school. Time will be given for the students to change before boarding the bus.
• Students will change back into sports uniform before leaving the pool.
• Please make sure all items of clothing (towels/goggles) are named.
• Thongs/sandals/crocs etc. may be worn to and from the pool however, sneakers and socks must be put back on after arriving back at school.
• No food or drink is to be purchased at the kiosk.
• Provide lots of small snacks as children get rather hungry.
Covid Restriction: As per current restrictions, only 1 parent per family is allowed to come along and watch the sessions. They will only be allowed to enter the pool area when all children are in the water and will need to leave the pool area when there is a changeover of classes. Parents will need to check in manually or using the QR code and masks will need to be worn. The pool area will need to kept clear for children and the instructors.
If you are planning to collect your child from the pool, please inform your class teacher of your intentions.
P& F Disco
The P&F are pleased to announce that the school disco is back this year with a ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ theme. Come dressed your futuristic fashions! There will be games & prizes on the night. The disco is on next Friday 17th September (Week 9). There are 2 sessions:
BLC & JLC: 5.30-6.30pm
MLC & SLC: 7-8pm
Bookings must be made online, and close next Thursday 16th September at 10am. Bookings can be made at:
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/Cv54RFPr
Due to Covid restrictions we will not be serving food at this year’s disco, however the cost of entry will include a fab goodie bag! Children are asked to please bring their own named water bottles. One parent is required to sign their child/ren in & out of the disco (please wear a mask).
For those families who have children at both discos and need a place to hang out in between, cafe 3:16 will be open for drinks & snacks.
We hope to see you there!!
Curriculum Update
Math: We continue to work on learning strategies to solve the 4 basic operations. We combine this learning, with solving word problem relating measurement. Next week we will begin to investigate features of solid shapes and constructing solid shapes using nets.
Writing: We are learning to use figurative language to enhance meaning. Through writing different genres, we are learning to proofread and punctuate our work.
UOI: This week we are wrapping up our Advertising unit. In this unit we have been looking at persuasive devices (English) and the use of ITC skills e.g. iMovie and Clips.
Word Study: This term we have been investigating schwa sounds in our weekly spelling list and continue to work through expanding our vocabulary with unusual words.
