Science works and jump rope for heart

The children brought home two forms today:

Science works excursion:
We will be visiting science works in the last week of term. Please sign and return the form with the money ASAP.

Jump Rope For Heart Jumpathon
In the last week of term the children will all be participating in the Jumpathon to raise money for the heart foundation. Please encourage the children to raise money for this great cause.

Have a great weekend.

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

World's Biggest Lego Model

Here's one for all those Lego fans. The world's largest Lego model in New York. It took over five and a half million Lego bricks to make tis one!!!! How long do you think it took to make it?

3/4F Premier's Reading Challenge Completed!!!

Congratulations to 3/4F! We have all completed the Premier's Reading Challenge. Well done. You are a bunch of super readers and have showed great persistence with this task. But don't stop reading! Keep it up and remember to write down what you have read in your diary.

Mr.Fraser

Homework - Stone Pets

As a part of this week's homework, you are to collect an odd shaped stone that looks like an animal. You also need to collect materials that will be used to decorate your stone to turn it into a pet (such as buttons for eyes, wool for hair, a matchbox for a bed etc). Bring your stone and any materials you need into class on Wednesday 29th May. Do not make your stone pet yet, as you will be writing a procedure for someone else to make your stone pet!

Problem Solving Activities Link

Hi kids,

Here is the link to the problem solving activities we tried this morning. See if you can complete them all.

http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/problemsolving.html

Mr.Fraser

School Photos

Hi All,

The children brought home their photograph order forms on Thursday. School photos are on 30th May. Please ensure that your child brings their form on the day.

Mr.Fraser

Grandparent's/Special Friends Day - Monday

Just a reminder that Grandparent's/Special Friends day is on Monday. Grandparent's/special friends are invited to our class from 11.30am - 1pm where we will be doing scientific experiments as well as Indonesian. The children hope to see as many grandparent's/special friends as possible.

Mr.Fraser

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all the grade 3 students who completed NAPLAN today. Well done. We are all very proud of you. You worked very hard. Well done!

Mr.Fraser

Kutju Australia

Hi 3/4F families,

We are learning the Australian Anthem in aboriginal. The grade 3/4 and 2/3 classes will be presenting this at assembly towards the end of term. Here are the words for the students to practise.

Kutju Australia

Anangula a tjutala
Umparri yingila
Manta ngangka win’kingkula
Kapi puntu tjarra
Nanarri puntu ngurangka
Puturrna kulinyi
Irriditja a wan’kara
Kutju Anangula
Kutjuringla a warrala
Kutju Australia.

Week 5 Timetable

Hi All,

Here is the timetable for this week (week 5). The timetable has been altered to accommodate the NAPLAN tests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. While the grade 3 students complete their NAPLAN tests, the grade 4s will go to various specialist classes.

Monday
LAB
ART

Tuesday
NAPLAN - Language Conventions (Grammar and Spelling) (Grade 4s to MUSIC) (8:45am)
MUSIC (all students)
NAPLAN - Writing (Grade 4s to INDONESIAN) (11:15am)
PE (all students)

Wednesday
NAPLAN - Reading (Grade 4s to ART) (8:45am)
INDONESIAN (all students)

Thursday
NAPLAN - Numeracy (Grade 4s to PE) (8:45am)
CRE
LIBRARY (all students)

Friday
GRADE 3/4 SPORT (all students)

Grade 3 parents -  Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time as the NAPLAN tests will begin promptly. Also please ensure that your child has a good sleep the night before and a good breakfast to keep their brains going all day!!!

Mr.Fraser

Grandparent's/Special Friends Day

Grandparent's/Special Friend's Day is on Monday 20th May between 11.30am - 1:00pm in room 2. 3/4F students brought home hand made invitations this week inviting their grandparents or special friend(s) to our class on this day. The students will be conducting some fun activities with their grandparents/special friends and will have the opportunity to have lunch together as well (so grandparents and special friends are invited to bring their lunch too).

We're all looking forward to it.

Mr.Fraser

Week 4 Homework

Hi 3/4F Parents,

Given that next week is NAPLAN week and it will be a full on week for all involved, there will be no formal homework issued this week for the class.

Instead, the children have been provided with a fraction chatterbox for them to make and use. Instructions have also been provided. They may even test you and your knowledge of fractions and decimals!

Children are still expected to read at least 4 times each week. Please record their reading in their diaries.

Mr.Fraser

NAPLAN

NAPLAN week is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week for the Grade 3s. There will be a revised timetable to accommodate the test times. I will advise you as soon as I know.

Please remind the children to have a good sleep the night before each test and eat a good breakfast so they are able to concentrate throughout the test.

Mother's Day Stall

Just a reminder that the mother's day stall will be held at 12pm on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May. Please remind the children to bring in their money and a bag to bring their goodies home in.

Science at Home

Hi guys,

As you know we are studying Chemical Science at school at the moment. I thought that I would share this great science web site with you (courtesy of Jordyn) so you can have fun with science at home (with your parents help of course).

http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php

Enjoy.

Mr.Fraser

Cross Country Congratulations

Well done to all the 3/4F students for completing the cross country. It was great to see you all out there running. Congratulations to Kate and Kealeigh who made it through to districts. Great job and good luck!

3D Shape Challenge

Hi 3/4F Families,

This week, we have been exploring 3D shapes. Here is a challenge for you to complete at home -

• How many 3D shapes can you find around the house (eg. cereal box is a rectangular prism, coke can is a cylinder etc)?
• How many verticies, edges and faces does each shape have? Explain what these terms mean to your parents.

Post your answers on the 3/4F Blog Spot.

Also, here is a link to a series of shape games that can be played at home: http://www.familylearning.org.uk/shape_games.html.

Happy shape hunting.

Mr.Fraser

Cross Country Rerun

The cross country will be run again for grade 3 and students on Friday during Gradev 3/4 Sport. Please remind the children to bring their runners and something comfortable to run in.