21st July 2010
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back everyone. We trust everyone had an enjoyable break. We have prepared an exceptionally busy but interesting term and the purpose of this newsletter is to provide you with some details.
THEMES:
Week 1 – 4 – ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ S Block Production
Evening Performances:
Monday 9th August
Tuesday 10th August
Thursday 12th August
Matinee Performance:
Wednesday 11th August
We expect all children to come to each performance.
Week 5 – Evaluation of Production and Calendar Art
Week 6 – 10 – Inquiry Unit – ‘’How stuff works’’
Dates for your diary:
Friday 23rd – Mid year Reports go out.
27th and 29th July – 3 way conferences (Children will attend these meetings)
Friday 30th July – Author David Hill to visit S Block children
Thursday 5th August – Dress rehearsal with lights at 11am
Friday 6th August – Performance to the rest of the school at 11am
Friday 13th August – Evacuation Day
Friday 20th August – Teacher Only Day – School closed to pupils
23rd – 27th August – Book Fair
Friday 10th September – Author Steve Cole visits
Friday 17th September – Orange Parade for Road Patrollers
LITERACY:
Classes will explore a variety of poetic writing styles and also explanation, information and instructional writing to work alongside our Inquiry unit.
MATHEMATICS:
All classes are exploring the Number Strategy of Fraction, decimals and percentages and a Strand such as measurement etc. Each teacher has also identified the specific Number Knowledge areas (e.g. place value, basic facts) reflecting the needs of their class and this also forms part of the programme.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will go out on Friday and the teachers will explain the different options.
Don’t forget to always learn your spelling words, read for at least 20minutes a night and to practice your goals at home.
FINALLY:
It is a pleasure to work with your children and we all appreciate the interest shown and support given throughout the year, especially at production time. We look forward to a fantastic third term.
Best wishes, S Block Teachers