Parents Art Session

On Thursday, 21st November, Room 11 were lucky enough to be able to invite their parents to an Art Lesson with them. Ariel's Nana, Angus' Step mum  Jake's, Ryan's, Shae Lyne's, Chloe's, Ethan S's and Logan's Mums all came along. They got an insight into what an art lesson is like with Miss Larkin and they also got to make a marvelous creation.
The class and parents used special paper that you could wash and reuse to make a new picture. We used paint, dye, different tools and even sugar and salt to create patterns on our work.

Here are what some of the students thought:
"It was very fun and it was nice getting to see our parents during school time." Angus

"It was great having Mum come to Art. My favourite part was when we got to use the Edicol Dye." Jake

"My favourite part was when I got to mix everything together. It was great to have Mum there because she helped me." Logan

"My Mum was really artistic and it was really fun. I hope we do it again." Chloe

Term 4 Science- Night and Day

This term in Science we have been looking at Night and Day. We started the topic by brainstorming all of the difference between night and day. We have learnt about how shadows are formed and did an investigation to see how shadows change over the day. Here are some pictures of us recording our shadows out in the sun and also recording the shadows of a 'shadow stick'.

We have been learning about how the Earth rotates to make day and night and how the Earth orbits around the sound.
Did you know:
That the Earth rotates on it's axis once every 24 hours, which makes one day.
The Earth orbits around the sun once every 365 1/4 days, which makes one year.
We have leap years every 4 years to make up those 1/4 days.
Shadows change over the day. They are the longest in the early morning and late evening and are the shortest at midday.
Shadows start on the West side of an object in the morning and then move to the South at lunch, then the East by the end of the day.
WOW!

Early Years Learning Framework — Continuity of Learning

Learning experiences that link over time are the most valuable. Children learn best when they have the opportunity to practise new skills and apply new knowledge.

It is important that we provide children with routine and a predictable environment. That way, students feel safe and are more responsive when new things are introduced.

At Wattle Grove, we provide open ended activities that are adapted to every child’s individual learning style. We provide multiple opportunities for children to engage in learning            experiences and build on prior skills and knowledge. 

Think about how you provide your child with opportunities to practise and build their skills. Plan an activity could take place regularly to see how their knowledge and skills develop.

If you would like to find out more ask your child’s teacher, or jump on the website:

http://deewr.gov.au/early-years-learning-framework

Mrs Jessica Munro

K-3 Team Co-ordinator

Spaceships- Technology and Enterprise Project

On Friday the 15^th of November and Monday the 18^th of November Room 11 planned to make rockets for T & E. 

First we all designed our own rockets on paper.  We labelled our rockets and coloured them in.  Then we set up our tables with newspaper and glue.

Miss Ruddick got the cardboard, boxes, tin foil, sticky tape and lots of other different types of materials for us to use to make our rockets.

We used the materials to construct our rockets from our design.  Some people added different things on to their rockets to make them better.  We decorated our rockets with glitter and also aliens.

Then we had to assess if our rockets looked the same as our design that we drew and give them a score out of 10! 

Miss Ruddick took photos of us holding our rocket.  She also took a photo of us building our rockets.

Most people wanted to make their alien out of a small cup.

Everyone enjoyed this activity.  We thought it was excellent!

Written by Jake and Akshay

Spaceships from jo2310

Early Years Learning Framework — Intentional Teaching

Intentional teaching is all about being consciously aware of what we are teaching and why.

At Wattle Grove, we use the Australian Curriculum in partnership with our school standards to plan and intentionally teach. Teachers plan explicit teaching sessions and co-operative learning tasks. These teaching techniques are used in partnership, to motivate and engage children to learn, whilst activating and building on prior knowledge.

When you are with your child, think  about a deliberate discussion or activity that you could plan. It could be to reinforce something your child already knows or to extend their knowledge/ skills. Perhaps you could invite your child to help you to prepare food by incorporating problem solving e.g. How many more cups of flour do I need if I have already put in 2? If your child is more advanced, use quarters or thirds of a cup.

If you would like to find out more ask your child’s teacher, or jump on the website:

http://deewr.gov.au/early-years-learning-framework

Mrs Jessica Munro

K-3 Team Co-ordinator

Swimming Lessons

In Week 3 and 4 Room 11, Room 19 and Room 6 have been going to Swimming Lessons at Belmont Oasis Pool.

We went first thing in the morning so we had to wear our bathers to school. Then we would line up with the other classes, ready to get on the bus. Every day there was a different bus, some buses had TVs and some didn't.  The bus trip would last about 20 minutes and it was cold, boring and squishy. We liked it best when we got to watch TV on the way.

Once we got to the pool we had to line up for our swimming teacher. We were in Levels 1 to 7. Some people went in the deep pool, some outside and some in the little pool. We all learnt how to swim and how to rescue people. We played games and swam laps of the pool. Some people also practiced diving in.

After the lesson finished we had to quickly dry off and line up for the bus again.

Our favourite parts of Swimming Lesson were playing Volleyball in the water, doing swimming relays, diving for toys and playing games. Most of us passed our levels, but we all had fun!

Written by Room 11 

Edu Dance

This term Room 11 has started Edu Dance. We have a 35 minute dance lesson once a week where students are learning a choreographed dance ready for the End of Year Performance Night. The students are really enjoying the lessons and are showing a talent for dance.
It would be fantastic if you could help your child practise at home. The song we are performing to is Jason Derulo- Undefeated, it is easily found on the internet.
Our Performance Night will be Tuesday 17th December, Week 10, so make sure to keep that night free!
Here we are in action: