End of Year Events

 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, the end of year events will look a little different this year. You should have received a pink note, which outlines these in more detail. Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.

ICT

This term, the students have been getting extra ICT time with Mr Meachem in the labs. He has been teaching them to animate objects, using Power Point and they have been completing the online courses at code.org. Level C and D are the most appropriate for the age of the students in Room 14. In addition, the students have been working on their typing skills.  Last week, the students did a test on Typing Club and these were our Top 2:

Jefrin Tegi 35 Words Per Minute

Josephine Yau 18 Words Per Minute

Mr Meachem has challenged the students to do a lesson a day on Typing Club to improve their skills. These are usually short and only take a few minutes to complete. All students have a personal account. Follow this link https://wgpsroom14busybees.typingclub.com/ and then they can log in with their name.

ICT skills are becoming increasingly important in our technologically advancing world. Keep up the great effort, Room 14.

Congratulations Jefrin!

Congratulations Josephine!

Integrated studies

 This term, we are studying geography in HASS. The students have been trying really hard to memorise the states and territories of Australia, as well as their capital cities. We have also learnt a song about the continents of the world and talked about why having relationships with our neighbouring countries is helpful for trade, travel etc. We have begun looking at Earth and Space Science and learnt some information about the planets and about how the moon, sun and Earth work together. In Health, we have been talking about feeling safe and unsafe and thinking about safe people we can share our concerns with.

Maths Update

 In Mathematics we have been focusing on our multiplication and division skills. We have been using the place value counters to divide bigger numbers and identifying the links between multiplication and division. We have also been looking at interpreting maps, using co-ordinates. The Year 2s have been using the language of chance to predict the likelihood of events occurring, while the Year 3s have been then representing chance as a fraction. Each Friday morning, we also play a round of Numero, which gives us a chance to show off our snazzy mental maths skills.

English Update

 In Literacy, the students have been revising learnt concepts. In Reading, we have revisited, predicting, connecting, comparing, monitoring and scanning. In Writing, we have been revising the components of an effective persuasive text and looked and ways we can be more convincing. These include; rhetorical questions, imagery, false statistics, high modality words, emotive language, expert opinion and flattery. They have also had the chance to showcase their speaking and listening skills this week when presenting their Super Scientist topic. We cover appropriate listening/audience protocols daily. I have been so proud of the confidence and enthusiasm with which they have presented. Thanks to the parents for all the support in helping them research and feel prepared. Fantastic job everyone!

Manners Are More Important Than You Think

By Maddison B

Dearest Reader, 

Thank you for sitting down, relaxing and learning about manners. Do you think manners are a waste of breath? Well you are wrong! You always have time for manners. You say no one these days has manners, well, manners are reciprocal. You never need to worry that manners are contagious!

You always have time for manners because manners are the key to a better life. You might be busy, but you can always stop and give some manners. You could use manners everyday if you wanted to. You are never too busy for  manners. 

Manners are reciprocal. Manners show who you are on the inside. If someone is having trouble go help them and, believe it or not, they will show you manners back. Isn't that revolutionary? If you're the best reader ever, do this. The world will be much better. You can always pass on manners, even through hard times.

Manners are contagious. Manners can spread, even through war. It's like a sickness, but one that you want to pass onto people. Inside you all have the 'sickness.' Manners should never stop spreading.

Do you think manners are a waste of time now? If it's NO, you are right! You always have time for manners. You may say no people have manners, well you are wrong! Manners are reciprocal. Don't worry (you never need to) because...manners are contagious!!!!! USE YOUR MANNERS!

Car is Better Than Bus

By Jaydon

Hey there, do you have a car? Well that's good because, in my opinion, cares are better than a bus. If you don't have a car...hire one! Cars are better than busses because you can go to your destination straight away, there are no germs from any other people and it's dangerous to drive big vehicles like busses. 

If you need to go to a destination quickly, a bus is not right for you. Take this example, you are going to have a baby, busses have to go to other destinations, then go to yours. When you have your own car, you can go straight to your destination, straight away.

Have you been asking if a car has germs? Well, no they don't. However, catch a bus and face your death from germs. You wouldn't want to go on a seat that has millions of germs.

You shouldn't go in big vehicles like busses. Imagine you are going over a cliff. God, that would be a nightmare! Cars are small so you can easily see where you are going. 

Research shows that cars are definitely better than busses because you can go to your destination right away. there's no germs and cars are less dangerous to drive. So if you don't have a car....YOU MUST BUY AT LEAST ONE CAR THIS VERY SECOND!!!

Literacy Pro Update

The Year Threes have done a fabulous job with their reading this year and have read around 3.5 million words! Congratulations to the students who have earnt awards this year:

BLUE

Rafael, Alistair, Jefrin, Maddison B, Josephine, Maddison V, Drasika, Manav, Tahlia, Erin,

RED

Rafael, Alistair, Jefrin, Maddison B, Josephine, Maddison V, Drasika, Manav, Tahlia, Erin

BRONZE

Rafael, Alistair, Jefrin, Josephine, Maddison V

SILVER

Rafael, Alistair, Jefrin

Congratulations

 Congratulations to Josephine, Wudase and Jaydon for their performance in the Term 3 Year Level Challenge. All three students were in the Top 5 for the entire year level. Jaydon was also in the Top 5 Most Improved for Year 2 as well! Well done to all the students for your hard work last term. I can’t wait to see what you will achieve in Term 4.

Congratulations also to Manav, Rafael, Wudase, Maddi B, Jaydon and Raihannee (absent) for receiving Merit Awards at the final Senior Assembly. Ashdon was also the proud recipient of the Senior Sport Award. Well done!