How can we help at home? Washing up the cups in writing this week......

We built our knowledge......

by bringing what we already know about washing up.

We predicted how we might wash up ......

We collaborated and drew our picture plan to record our thinking ....

We shared our ideas back to the writing group.

We got our equipment.

We made lots of bubbles.

We practiced....

and practiced....

and practiced...

washing up....

......

scrubbing......

and cleaning....

drying ....

and putting away the clean cups.

WALHT: Think Critically about Ideas in our Books

Some of the learners have been reading a book called Spying on Animals and have been learning to think critically about the book - that means that they question to make their own minds up about what they're reading.

Pictures like this got us thinking...

We discussed the question is it fair to spy on animals?  Here's what we thought...

listen to ‘Spying on animals’ on Audioboo

WALHT: Ask Questions about our Stories

Today in writing one of our groups focused on asking questions about the book.

 Here's Daniel to read the story, Chug the Tractor to you:

listen to ‘Daniel and Chug’ on Audioboo

Can you answer the questions they came up with?

listen to ‘Blue questions’ on Audioboo

What was the most amazing part of your holidays?

What a fantastic start to term four we've had!  The hub one learners have been incredibly focused and respectful all morning so we're very excited for the rest of the term ahead.  It's great to see so many smiling faces back in the hub.

Many of us have come back buzzing with stories about the holidays.

What was your favourite part of the break?  Why?

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Term 4 Parent Update

 

Hi everyone,

First of all we wanted to say a huge, heart-felt thank you for all of your support during the school show.  We were blown away by the number of you that offered support; from helping with supervision, applying makeup, donating costumes, feeding hungry bellies and everything in between, it was greatly appreciated.  It really was a team effort!  Thank you also for your kind words and encouragement - we think you'll all agree that the kids had a ball and really benefited from the experience.  They did an amazing job, both in presenting their items and in managing the longer days.

We have another action packed term coming up.  Our conceptual focus is based around independence and each fortnight a different focus will be offered by each of us, allowing the children to opt into their different areas of interest.  The planning is up on our site if you'd like to take a look.

Our school fair is also coming up and there are a couple of different ways that you're able to help if you'd like to be involved...

• We're putting forward a few different stalls and would welcome any help manning them.  If you're keen to join the fun, could you please pop your name down in this doc.
• We're also calling for donations of children's books to be sold at the fair.  If you've got any old books (in reasonable condition) that might like a new home, please bring them into the hub and direct them to Mrs Tosca 'Freddy'.

Key dates for term four:

• Term four start: Monday 14 October
• School fair: Saturday 19 October
• School photos: Thursday 24 October
• Labour day: Monday 28 October (day off school)
• Life Education visiting: Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November
• Community Constable visiting: Monday 25 November
• Lewis Eady concert: Friday 29 November
• Reports go home: Friday 13 December
• Learning Achievement Celebration: Tuesday 17 December 6pm (all students to attend)
• Last day of school: Wednesday 18 December

Please check the communication update for information regarding our start dates in 2014.

Here's to a fantastic final term here in LH1!

LH1 Teachers

Travelling Activity

We have been talking about different countries this term,  so I focused on some travel activities with my time to talk groups.  Here is a picture of one of the students with her finished suitcase and Passport.

Poetry time!

During poetry time we were set the challenge of collaborating to find the rhyming words in the poem, About Feet.  Can you hear them in our recording?

listen to ‘Rhyming words’ on Audioboo

Some of us also really thought about our expression to make the recording more interesting for you!

listen to ‘Green poetry’ on Audioboo