Fabulous Forces

This term, we have been learning all about forces. We debated whether the pull or push force was more superior. What do you think? Then, we had to write a persuasive text to justify our reasoning. We also conducted an experiment to discover what happens when we apply a soft and hard push or pull to play dough. A hard push or pull makes and object go further and faster. The students have also been having lots of fun at the Investigation Centre. It has been pleasing to see them developing the awareness that science is, in fact, all around them!

Super Scientist Competition

In week 5, we held our second Science Superstars Competition. The students did an incredible job presenting their experiments and reports and we all learnt a thing or two! A huge thank you to the parents with your help and support in gathering materials and ensuring the children were well rehearsed.

It was a tough competition but the students, selected by their peers, to progress through to their respective Year Level Competitions were:

Year 2

Joan- with her wonderful model and presentation on photosynthesis 

Taj- with his awesome balloon kebab experiment 

Year 3

Sharnie- with her long lasting bubbles

Shajin- with his informative presentation on battery operated circuits.

All the finalists did a great job but a huge congratulations must go to Joan, who was selected as the Year 2 Champion. She gave a confident performance at the whole school science assembly and did Room 23 proud! 

Science superstars from Tasha

Swimming Lessons

Thank you to those who have already returned swimming notes and made the payment. Just a reminder that swimming lessons will commence in Week 7. Please make sure that payments and both forms are completed and returned to school, as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Miss B

Scitech

On Wednesday, Room 23 went on an excursion to Scitech to tie in with our Science program. This term, we are exploring physical sciences (forces and motion). Our tour guide, Mr F, was very entertaining and we learnt lots of new and interesting facts. We had a great time exploring the exhibits and loved watching balls get exploded in the theatre. A huge thank you to our awesome parent helpers, Leeanne, Drew and Florida, for helping make the day such a success. 

Room 23’s super scitech adventure from Tasha

Congratulations

Congratulations to all the students who won awards at the last assembly. Francis, Connor and Zanetta won Merit Certificates. Saxon won the Room 23 Science Award and Sharon won the values award for demonstrating thankfulness.

Room 23 were also the winners of the Tidy Bags Award for the third time this year! A fantastic effort!

Assembly

Last Friday, it was Room 23 and Room 13’s brilliant assembly. Our assembly was all about figurative language. We sang an onomatopoeia song, which was about words that imitate sound effects. For all the parents that came to our assembly, we hope you enjoyed it.

~ Ava (Year 2)

Assembly item from Tasha

Family Fun Night Donations

Room 23 needs your help. We are organising a chocolate game stall. Students need to bring a in a large block of  chocolate or a bag of chocolate to be used as prizes. Please bring in your donation by Friday , 18 November, 2016.