Being Creative With Our Hands and Minds!

Kindergarten H

We have been very busy with our learning in Kindergarten. Last week, we were so lucky to be visited by Kelsey, from Bunnings in Ellenbrook, to help us further investigate our “big ideas” question. We created our own trucks from wood by using lots of construction tools to hammer in nails and screw all the parts together. On Tuesday morning, we were all very excited as we got a taste for what Pre-Primary life would be like. The children met their class teachers for next year and also the students who will be new to the College in 2016. This brief encounter has everyone feeling very keen for next year to begin. This week, we will move into a new topic for our Religious Education programme. We will learn about the importance of Advent as a time to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and what we can do to make a difference in the lives of others during this time. One way can help is to provide care for those in need. We have a basket in our classroom to collect non-perishable food items for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Any donations will be greatly received and appreciated. 

Mrs Tucker

Kindergarten H Teacher

Year One

Swimming is completed now and the kids' goggle marks have finally gone away! This fortnight has been very busy for the Year Ones. We had our Assembly on Tuesday and our Liturgy on Wednesday. Our Liturgy focused on how we grow and change. The scripture story was from Matthew and was about the Parable of the Sower. In class, the children created a recount of the story. They discussed the message in the story and shared their pieces of work with others. Father Bona shared the need to try and be better people by listening to our parents. He discussed the importance of being a good friend and always trying our best. During our Liturgy, we also reflected on the Year 3 students as they received their First Reconciliation. It was lovely to have so many of our parents come and celebrate with us too.

   

Within our writing we have been learning new types of poetry. Last week we wrote some haiku poetry and this week, cinquain poetry. A haiku poem uses syllables. The first line needs 5 syllables, the second needs 7 and the third line needs 5 syllables. Enjoy a couple of the student examples.

Emily

MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL

I have black and white

I can slide on my tummy

My tummy is really white

[Penguin]

Seth

SUMMER

At the beach it’s hot.

The ice-cream is cold today. 

The sun is so hot!

Ella

SUMMER

The sun is so hot. 

The sunset is coming up. 

I drive to the beach!

A cinquain poem uses a mixture of nouns, adjectives and phrases. We are currently in the process of developing our shark cinquains. They will be up in our room shortly!

On Tuesday this week, we also had our Transition morning. The children were very excited about going to Mrs Ryan’s room for Year Two next year!

We have continued developing our dance during Physical Education and we are hoping to showcase our moves in the last week of term. 

Ms Behiels

Year One Teacher

Other Important Dates

The Pre-Kindergarten students will host their Christmas Concerts on Monday, 30 November and Friday, 4 December at 2pm in San Salvador. Family and friends are most welcome to attend. 

The Final Junior School Assembly will be hosted by the Pre-Primary students on Tuesday, 1 December at 2:15pm in San Salvador. 

The remainder of the Junior School will host their Christmas Concert on Tuesday, 8 December in San Salvador at 9:30am. We look forward to seeing families come along and join in the singing. 

Melissa Croswell

Head of Junior School

27 November 2015