Year PPT OLC

  Hi Everyone, Literacy This week we have continued to practise identifying single letters and sounds that we have already been taught and the digraphs 'ck', 'ff', 'll', 'ss' .  Our newly learnt digraphs are 'sh' as in ship and 'qu' as in queen. When we know these single sounds and digraphs automatically we become more successful readers and writers. Next week Week 8 Ms Turner will be away all of next week (Week 8) Kimochi Communication Key 3: Use a Talking Face and Body This week, your child will learn the third Kimochis® Key to Communication: Use a Talking Face and Body. We will practice strategies for maintaining a positive facial expression and body language when experiencing upset emotions and conflicts instead of a mean or hurtful facial expression (Fighting Face) and body language. When your child can keep his/her face and body from looking aggressive or hurtful, others will be more willing to listen. Your child will learn how to n

  Hi families, Fridays Mission Market/Feast Day was an absolute success!! Luckily the weather held off for us so the kids could enjoy an amazing day of fun. There were lots of smiles and some very happy kids after spending time with their buddies 'shopping' and engaging in some awesome activities. Book week On Wednesday the 21st of August, we will be celebrating Book Week with a Parade to showcase our favourite books and authors. On  Wednesday, please send your child dressed in their book week costume ready for a school parade, which will be held in the morning. We will also be participating in an afternoon of activities with our Buddies.  Kimochi Communication Key 2: 'Use a Talking Voice' This week, your child will learn the second Kimochis® Key to Communication: Use a Talking Voice. This key helps children stay aware of how they use the tone and volume of their voice. Sometimes when we have upset feelings, it is easy to yell or use a tone of voice that makes the situa

  WOW!! The last few weeks have really flown by!!  We are so excited to be in our new classroom!! It is hard to get used to having so much space but we are definitely not complaining!!  A few reminders.... Mission Markets and Feast Day (this Friday) This Friday, we build  appreciation and understanding of Mary as our Patroness; to understand and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption; to raise awareness of those less fortunate in the world, and to “give” as an antidote to need. Each class will be holding a 'stall' to raise money for those in need in our world. The students will move around the school with their Year 4 buddy and visit the stalls to purchase things or engage in an activity, such as: temporary tattoos bags of popcorn biscuit decorating bracelet making silent disco basket ball shoot out. Students are allowed to bring no more than $20 IN COINS. They should bring the coins in a clearly labelled snap lock bag (or labelled purse/wallet). It would be good idea to als