Grade Prep News
Exploring the world through the 5 senses.
Our Prep children have been learning about The 5 senses and how we use the senses to experience and learn about the world. Last week the Prep children dove into the world of touch! We ventured out to the yard to explore the world through touch. We looked for natural items that had different textures, feeling items that were rough, smooth, bumpy, soft, and prickly.
The Preps then created collages of different textures using the treasures they found in the yard. Through this hands-on activity, the children deepened their understanding of touch and had a blast exploring the world around them.
On Friday, the Preps will be heading to the Beach to further explore learning about the senses and to articulate how they utilize their senses while enjoying the Beach.
Grade 3/4TA News
'Show' not 'Tell'
In Grade 3/4TA we have been focusing on narrative writing and have learnt about 'show not tell' - this is a writing technique in which story and characters are related through actions, thoughts and sensory details. It fosters a more immersive writing style for the reader, allowing them to “be in the room” with the characters.
For example:
Telling: She was shocked.
Showing: Marigold's head turned sharply, her eyes scanning the cave. Suddenly her eyes locked on a rocky ledge, her eyes widened with uncertainty. Her eyebrows leaped up like frogs. Her stomach leaped and her legs gave way beneath her in discomfort and unsettlement.
Written by Eve L
Telling: She was afraid.
Showing: Luna's legs felt like jelly as goosebumps floated up to her face.
Written by Macy M
Telling: She was tired.
Showing: Bella's eyelids sagged as she tried to carry the increasing weight of them, wishing she had slept that night.
Written by Jude S
We then worked hard to publish our narratives using Canva, and included an engaging front cover and blurb to hook in our readers. We hope you enjoy the little snippet from our published narratives below, that we are very proud of!
We have also been learning to 'read images' where we have looked at how different angles in an illustration or photograph can evoke different emotions in our readers. For example a low angle, looking up at a character, will make the character look more superior or even scary. Miss Trunchbull in Matilda is often illustrated or photographed from this angle. When reading at home together see if you can spot the different angles used in illustrations and discuss how these make you feel!
Cross Country News
Last week, it was truly inspiring to witness students from every year level participating in our school-wide cross-country event. I want to extend a massive congratulations to all our dedicated runners who embraced the challenge of our cross-country course.
Exciting news awaits as we have 34 students who have qualified for the district round of the cross country, scheduled to take place next week at Eastern Gardens in Geelong.
In the 2km race for 9 and 10-year-old boys, the representatives for QPS are Xavier G, Marcel S, Tommy M, Jude S, George K, and Kim G.
For the 2km race in the 9 and 10-year-old girls category, our representatives from QPS are Alice H, Nyah L, Nienke M, Sadie M, Georgie W, Isabelle B, Aria W, Heidi K, Ruby S, Amelie S, Eva T, and Ella C, Rosie L, Betty H, Eve L, and Lou Lou F.
In the 3km race for 11, 12, and 13-year-old boys, the representatives for QPS are Beau M, Aike M, Oliver K, Charlie H, and Henry M.
Representing QPS in the 3km race for 11, 12, and 13-year-old girls are Zuri L, Mae G, Loretta B, Kitty B, Macki J H, Asher C, and Ruby V.
Regarding the house results, the points for this event have been tallied and added to our overall house totals. Gellibrand House secured the first position with 158 points, followed closely by Learmonth House with 157 points. Fraser House secured third place with 109 points, while Hobson House earned 98 points.
On Wednesday, the 27th of March, our students will travel by bus to Eastern Gardens, where they will compete against students from five other schools who have also achieved qualifying times in their respective local school events.
We extend our best wishes to all our students participating in this upcoming event. Good luck!
Grade 3/4TH News
Our Identities
In our Grade 3/4TH, we've been exploring the world of identity. We have been expressing ourselves through art! Each student got to dive deep into their uniqueness by creating art that reflects who they are. From hometown pride to hobbies and strengths. We discussed family bonds and cultural roots and students discussed all the things that make them who they are.
