Spring has sprung and isn't daylight saving a wonderful thing?? There were a lot of droopy bodies by 2 o'clock this afternoon. A big change from the hyper-activity this morning, as our first performance of our production the Lion King loomed. Today we performed to the lovely local kindergarten and tomorrow we will perform for the Diana Isaac Rest Home. Room 14 is the only class performing over two days and nights and I have to say they have been completely dedicated to giving each rehearsal their all. For those of you who have purchased tickets you are in for a visual feast and performance extraordinaire.
Term 3 has been incredibly busy and this has resulted in almost ten weeks flying by.
To follow a small snap shot of some learning this term.
International Language week
We are lucky to have children from a diverse range of ethnic groups. Laxmi teaches us the days of the week in Nepalese with support from Mrs Bastin.
Thomas Hunter had his RBAA ticket pulled out of the box during assembly and got time in another classroom as a reward. He brought his friend Matai. They joined in with a geometry lesson and the children loved having them as part of our class. Especially big sister Sophia.
Every Wednesday afternoon the year 3/4 year team get together for singing.
Sometimes other learning gets in the way of Discovery Time. For the last few weeks we have managed to add it back into our Friday timetable. WOW!! what a reminder that this play-based type learning where children take charge of their own learning is invaluable. They are developing skills that will serve them well in life. A big focus is on our key competencies of Thinking, Using Language, Symbols and Text, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others and Self Management.
Mrs Layton brought in a whole lot of wooden slats. Next thing Matty has the metre rulers and vivids out. He starts measuring and the next thing Clayton joins the project. Together they start making a kennel for assembly dog. Pretty cool boys!!
Photos of these animals were studied. Mask design followed. Can you guess our character in the Production?
Lucia working on Tangram patterns. She even made some of her own to share with the class.
Kinetic Sand. This stuff is amazing. Matty made the little people and the flag. Mt Everest perhaps?
Thanks Home and School for the money for the new resources.
Maths problem solving on a Friday. Pretty impressive diagrams.
Tuesday sessions with Tiffany from Canterbury Sport. Lots of team work.
Our BIG book for the week was on Bears.
We made bear paw cookies. The recipe all ran together in the oven but they were still yummy.
Bear Paw cookie recipe/http://clareslittletots.co.uk/2017/01/bear-paw-cookies/
Enjoy the holiday break. In between thinking about Term 4 learning and requirements I am heading to Brisbane to see my daughter. She is working as a personal trainer at present so guess what I'll be doing each morning at 6am.
Safe and happy holidays.
Kind Regards
Jenny Layton
I had to finish with this photo. Two of the characters in Room 14.
Other than production rehearsals and play breaks these call centre headpieces were worn all day. Love it!!
