JELLYBEAN MATHS

Because it was Mrs McCulley's birthday, we had an extra special maths lesson.  We used our statistical skills to sort, tally mark and graph jellybeans.  It was lots of fun!

VISITING COLLEGE TEACHERS

On Thursday we had two first year College Teachers helping us in our classroom.  Their names were Mr Bower and Miss Bolger.  Some lucky children got to read with them.

SCIENCE - Colourful Milk Experiment

Yesterday we completed a fun science experiment.  We used milk, food colouring and dishwashing liquid.  In some groups, the experiment worked really well and they saw amazing colourful swirls.  In some of the other groups, they mixed their ingredients (even though this was not in the instructions) and it did not work!  We learnt an important lesson about science experiments - follow the instructions!  If you would like to try this at home, here is a movie to help you:

CHARACTER VALUE OF THE TERM - Respect

This term our character value is 'Respect'.  We have started learning about what respect is and how we can be respectful both at school and at home.  There is a really cool display in our classroom if you would like to come and see it!

CONSTABLE SOMERFIELD'S FINAL VISIT

Constable Somerfield visited us for the last time today.  He talked to us about all the important things we have learnt during our 'Keeping Ourselves Safe' topic.  Thank you Constable Somerfield for teaching us how to stay safe and ask for help when we need it.

CONGRATULATIONS ALEXIS

Congratulations to Alexis who competed in the Southern Regional Junior Championships in Surf Life Saving in the weekend.  Alexis did extremely well, winning two first place medals and one second place.  Awesome stuff Alexis!

KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - S.T.A.R.

Constable Somerfield talked to us about S.T.A.R.  We are to use S.T.A.R. to keep ourselves safe in uncomfortable situations.

S stands for Stop
T stands for Think
A stands for Act
R stands for Report

HOMEWORK OPTIONAL EXTRA

Well done to all the children who completed their optional extra for homework this week.  There were so many amazing creations!

INTERNET SAFETY

Today Constable Somerfield came to talk to us again.  He taught us about 'Internet Safety'.  Constable Somerfield showed us a fun 'Bryan & Bobby' DVD.  We learnt only to use the internet when an adult was in the room, to tell an adult if we saw anything we didn't like, and never to share any person details or photos online with people we did not know.

SCIENCE FUN!

This year we will be having weekly science sessions.  On Monday, the children enjoyed a 'Hopping Corn' experiment using vinegar and baking soda.  We made observations just like real scientists!

BUDDY READING

Every Thursday afternoon we have 'Buddy Reading'.  Our buddy class is Room 5.  We visit them on the junior side every second week and on alternate weeks they visit us and we read in the learning centre.  It is lots of fun to help our little buddies!

SUPER HERO OF THE WEEK

Every Friday in Room 11, a child is chosen to be our 'Super Hero of the Week'.  This is a person who has shown amazing behaviour and has worked very hard to be a role model in our classroom.  The 'Super Hero of the Week' gets to choose out of a special prize box and have their photo displayed in the classroom.  They are also given a special sheet so we can find out lots of interesting information about them.  Congratulations to Sophie and Sam who have been the lucky winners over the last two weeks.

OUR COLLEGE TEACHER

Many of you have already met our College Teacher, but if you haven't here she is! Our College Teacher, Miss Bronte Norton will be working in Room 11 throughout the year.

 

OUR SUPERHERO PORTRAITS

Over the last week we have been working really hard to create our own superhero portraits.  We are really proud of them!  Check them out...

OUR SUPERHERO ASSEMBLY

On Friday we performed on stage at assembly.  Mrs McCulley was very proud of us because we were awesome!  Thank you to all the parents who came to see us.  I hope you enjoyed our performance.  If you would like to see our movie again, here it is:

CLASS OF THE WEEK

We are the 'Class of the Week' tomorrow at assembly.  We are going to share 'How to be a superhero at George Street Normal School'.  I hope that you are able to come along and support us.

A SPECIAL VISITOR - CONSTABLE SOMERFIELD

Today Constable Somerfield came to talk to us as part of our 'Keeping Ourselves Safe' programme.  He talked to the children about scenarios when they might feel safe or unsafe.  Constable Somerfield will visit us again next week for another lesson.

MEET THE TEACHER EVENING

'Meet the Teacher' evening is this Thursday at 7.15pm.  Mrs McCulley and Miss Norton are looking forward to meeting all the Room 11 parents.

CLASSROOM RULES

We watched a fun Minion video about classroom rules.  We talked about lots of important rules we need to follow to make sure everyone is safe and happy in Room 11.  We are creating our own Minions and we will be making a display in our classroom.  Keep watching our blog - our artwork will be shared on the blog when we have finished.

HOT SUMMER DAYS!

This week we have had some very hot summer days!  Please remember to wear sunscreen and bring your sunhat to school.

OUR FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL

We had a wonderful first day in Room 11!  We have a great bunch of 27 Year 3 & 4 children.  We are enjoying getting to know each other and making friends.