Wendy’s Class Week 6 Term 2
Looks as if we’re in for some more wet days! Very different weather from this time last week when we sat in full sun at The Canopy!
This week has been full as always. In English, we revised the features of persuasive writing and started learning about different types of debates, which, of course, use the same linguistic strategies orally rather than in written form. We will be holding both parliamentary and formal debates in class over the coming weeks. Spelling lists, handwriting practice, and spelling textbooks are also continuing as usual with Unit 12 being completed this week.
In Maths, we’ve moved on to fractions, representing fractions in different ways (as part of a whole, part of a group, in words, on a number line) and will continue into decimals and percentages in the coming weeks. Unit 12 in Maths textbooks is also being completed this week.
In our Topic work, we have been completing science investigations and experiments (saturated saline solutions and creating a fire extinguisher) and have had one last demonstration (see photo of Elephant’s Toothpaste!) before we move on to Geography. The group has voted that they want to learn about other countries first so we’ll be into world geography by this time next week! Mini PIPs are due this week and Term 2 PIPs are due on Monday 17th so that we have plenty of time for presentations. This term, an artwork is going to form part of each presentation.
We have our Year 6/7 night coming up on Friday 14th at 6 pm. This is an opportunity for children going to high school next year (and their parents) to hear about the experiences of the children who left for high school last year. We will have a fairly formal start to the evening and ask the Year 7 students to tell us about their first six months of high school and answer questions. Then we will have supper and a chance to chat informally. Please bring a plate of finger food to share. Some of last year’s leavers have visited already this year and it is always lovely to see them. Eitan was here on Friday and reported that high school is fine… teachers are good, plenty of friends, and not too much homework. He is at Killara High School and his advice is, when you get to high school, make sure you get homework done!
On 18th June, we will be spending the day at Synergy, the Lane Cove Youth Centre. More details later but please return the form regarding permission for photos.
Preparations for our class Ball on 21st June are well underway this week, with decorations being made and supplies of drinks purchased using the money collected. The Ball Committee members, as in all committees I suspect, are learning a lot about working closely with others and making consensus decisions wherever possible! It is always such an interesting process and fabulous learning opportunities arise…. budgeting, cooperating, leading, planning, and organising. All with only minimal support from me!
So a very full and fun few weeks ahead!
Enjoy the long weekend everyone. A great opportunity to catch up on some rest.
Love,
Wendy