Learning Journals

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Welcome Back :-) Term 3 Week 1

I am so pleased to be back in Room 10!  What a fantastic class you are!

No homework and spelling this week, we will start next week.

This term...

we start our new science unit, Forever Now, it is all about ENERGY.  We will be conducting experiments and learning how to write up a scientific process correctly,

we will be learning how to write a speech correctly,

and we will be taking part in swimming lessons.

Fundamental Skills

At school we are learning about Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS). FMS are the basic skills children need to develop, to participate in games and sport. Having these skills is an essential part of enjoyable participation and a life long interest in being physically active. For children to be competent and confident in these skills requires a partnership between school and home.

This year our schools is involved in a FMS programme, and will be regularly practising FMS. As part of this your child will learn verbal cues for each skill they are learning. Giving your child encouragement to share these with you, will help them consolidate their learning.

Experiences should be fun and positive for all.  The following information is here to help you and your child/ren on the journey to be become successful participants in activity. 

This term we are learning about Dodge

Dodging involves quickly moving the body in a different direction to the original line of movement. These movements are important in games such as basketball, football, netball, touch and in activities such as tiggy and general play to avoid collisions.

To support your child in their learning try the following fun activities:

• Get Away – moving with a partner to get around them
• Tiggy
• Dodge the dog, or objects around the house

This term we are learning about Catching

Catching is vital to play most sports such as baseball, netball, football, rugby and basketball, as well as many playground games and activities. When learning to catch, a large, soft ball is recommended. 

To support your child in their learning try the following fun activities:

• Partner Catching
• Clap and Catch – throwing the ball up it to the air, clap as many times as you can before you catch it
• Family balloon batting and catching

Jake's EXCITING story starter.

"Crunch"  Sorry about all the noise, I am just crunching on the best apple in the...
Next minute the wizard hit the floor with blood dripping from his mouth.  This wasn't any normal apple...

Shared Lunch

We are having a shared lunch on Thursday the 11th of August to say farewell to our amazing teacher aide Monique.  It would be fantastic if each student could bring a plate of food to share.
THANK YOU :-)

Writing

We are focusing on exciting story starters that hook the reader in.  We are nearly ready to share our starters.  Watch this space...

Fundamental Skills

We are focusing on catching at the moment.  Please ask your child what they need to remember when catching a ball.

Chocolate Raffle

Thank you to all the families who have donated chocolate for our raffle.  The tickets are selling very well.  One student from Room 10 has sold 24 tickets!