Week 8

We had a lovely week last week. On Wednesday we had Bella's mum and sister come to visit all the year 3s and talk to us about science. It was very interesting to listen to a scientist, to learn about how you became a doctor and to do some more experiments the same way real scientists do. Thank you very much for visiting us!

On Thursday was our excursion to the Sciencentre and Cathedral. We all had a lovely day. The Sciencentre was lots of fun and we got to learn more about how science can teach us about things, trick us and help us to learn 'why'. We all really enjoyed the light show and now know that light does not bend but can be reflected and that light's primary colours are red, blue and green and when they are mixed together they make white light. Light is not like paint at all!
Lunch was a funny experience. We were visited by crickets, birds and ants. It was hilarious to see Mackinley trying to attack 'the survivors' when the ants 'attacked'.

At the Cathedral we went into Mary's Chapel. We noticed that it had a unique smell and that was because of a statue of Mary MacKillop. In St Stephan's Cathedral we leant all about the stained glass windows and why they tell the story of Jesus' life. We also discussed the crucifix and how it was different to ours.

We would like to thank Keanu's mum, Ashleigh's mum and Lillie's mum for coming with us on our excursion. Also, thank you to the other mothers and grandfathers for joining us. It supports and encourages us in our learning when significant people in our lives take an interest in what we are learning about and doing. Thank you!!!

On Friday we started our planning for our excursion recounts, we should have them all written by Friday next week. We have also started our posters for our 'Zero Waste Lunch' which we are talking about on assembly on Monday 30th March.

Our student of the days this week were Tom on Monday for listening well and helping others. Tom is always helping people with their school work or pushing in people's chairs if they forget. Thank you Tom!

Tuesday's student of the day was Joe for working well all day. Joe did not have to be reminded to concentrate on his work at all today, great effort Joe!!!

On Wednesday Bella was our student of the day for not getting in trouble for talking. This is a rare thing in our class so congratulations Bella. Keep being a good example to the rest of our class!!!

On Friday our student of the day Aiden for being persistant when copying down. We did alot of brainstorming for our recounts on Friday and Aiden did not once complain about the writing instead he just kept going and got it all done. Well done Aiden!!!

I am really looking forward to reading all the recounts from our excursion and finding out what everyone thought was the best parts of the day.

I would like you to share your thoughts each week through the comments section of the blog. Tell us all what you enjoyed, who you think worked well and what you are looking forward to next week.

Miss Denham

Week 7

WOW! What a big week we had this week. On Tuesday we had a fire drill. That was our first one for the year and my first one at the school. I was very impressed with how quickly the class recognised the alarm and started lining up. No one worried or screamed which was even better!

On Wednesday we discussed a 'Zero Waste Lunch' day that the year 3s are going to run for the whole school in a couple of weeks. The aimof this day is to have everyone in the school have no rubbish from their lunch. That means no glad wrap, no chip packets, no popper containers etc. The plan is for everyone to use only reusable or recyclable containers for their lunch. No rubbish bins will be put out on the day. Their will be more information given out closer to the day. Our job is to talk on assembly and make some posters to advertise the event. We will begin making these posters next week.

On Friday, as you all well know, was our school swimming carnival. I would like to say how well everyone did on the day, especially those who continued to swim even if they did not feel well or were getting tired. The day was all about trying your best and that is exactly what everyone in 3D did. Well done! Also, congratualations to Tom who was the age champion for the 8 year old boys!!!

Our students of the week this week were Billy for always being a good friend to everyone in our class and Charlotte for always trying her best and doing great work in class.

We only had four student of the days this week because of our swimming carnival on Friday. Our student of the day for Monday was Imogen for listening well to instuctions. Great work Immy!

On Tuesday Rebecca was our student of the day for taking pride in her work. Bec never rushes her work just to be the first finished. You should be very proud of yourself!

Ashleigh was our student of the day on Wednesday for an excellent library lesson. Ashleigh did not talk at all during the lesson and wrote her sentences without being distracted. Keep it up Ash!

Thursday's student of the day was Billy for individually completing a recycling sheet. He did not have to wait to be told the answers, he had a go and did not talk after each question like some others did. Excellent Billy!

Next week is our excursion to the Science Centre and Cathedral. I am really looking forward to it and I am sure most of you are too.

Miss Denham