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Week 7

Today we continued working on forces and as a class completed three experiments looking at three different types of force.  We then reported back to the class on the experiment we completed and the outcome as we looked at gravity, stretching and pushing forces and the affects they can have on an object. Homework this week includes mathletics, unit 28 of the mentals maths book and I have sent grids home again. Don't forget, this week is our performance assembly and we would all love to see you there on Friday for what promises to be a day of science, fun and singing.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL Each year at OLC we take time to be thankful for all that we have and to assist those in need. We are asking all families in the school to give as generously as possible. This year the Year 4/5/6 student families are being asked to donate toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lip balm, sunscreen, soap etc. If each family could give at least 2 items it would go a long way to helping those families in need. I will place a box in Year 6 for your donations, if you can please make sure that you have them in by Monday 5th December. Many thanks, Mr McSevich, Mr Danaher & Mrs Delane 

Week 6

Wow, this term is flying!! This week we are wrapping up our unit on weathering and erosion and getting into forces.  In literacy we are finishing our latest narratives and we will finish Birrung.  This historical narrative has taught us about life around the first and second fleet and helped us to examine the way we treat and respect people. Homework for tonight is Mathletics, practice the eight times tables and reading.  This is no spelling tonight as we sat our latest diagnostic assessment today and I will set revision and extension words around this. Our performance assembly was originally set for this Friday, however it is now set for Friday of week 7 as neither of the Year 5 or 6 classes will be here.  Our assembly will include some singing, acting and Science, so it is bound to be a hoot!!

Week 5 homework

Well, half way through the term already!! Over the next two weeks we are working on our performance assembly.  We have read these and started performing these in preparation for next Friday!  I have sent home scripts with the students, so please support them by providing time for them to read through these. I have also sent home grids and set Unit 27 of Mental Maths books for homework.  We are nearing the end of Birrung, the Secret Friend and I have asked students to read Chapter 11 before next week.  It might be nice to share reading this with them, where you read a page or so and they can do the same.  This way they can hear fluent reading which is a strategy to assist them improve their reading. For spelling, I have asked students to work on their Keynotes.  This involves writing the definition of their spelling word (in their own words) and the word into a sentence on a slide in keynote.  All iPads have the ability to define words, which the students know how to use.  Please