What a great book week!

On Wednesday we escaped to the Middle East, Pakistan and Outback Australia with Roseanne Hawke. She introduced us to some of her characters, and talked about how she uses her experiences and research to create characters and stories.

We were joined by Holly Nunan on Thursday morning, who was very engaging and inspiring. Our session with her was full of positive messages about the power and importance of believing and trusting in yourself, which tied in really well with our whole-school focus on growth mindsets. She read her book “What is an idea?”, and took the time to answer many questions.

Later that afternoon we watched a “Super Duper” performance, which followed the story of a boy whose superpower was to bring books to life. It featured characters from the shortlisted books, as well as a few of their own creations. It was great to see so many kids get involved with the dancing and offers to help out on stage.

Wow, was I impressed to see the effort and thought put into so many book week costumes! I really had no idea what I was in for, but I was blown away at the parade by everyone involved.
At the end of the day I tried to get a whole class selfie, but we couldn’t manage it, so instead we have two group pictures!

I hope you all had plenty of positive feedback about the week. I know I certainly enjoyed my first CLG book week!

Good morning!

Star 19 have their swimming sessions next week: Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 10.30am.

The bus will leave school at 9.00am, so we need to have the roll marked and be waiting outside by this time. It’s important that everyone is punctual and organised each morning.

Being organised means:

• Wearing swimwear under school uniform
• Goggles packed
• Towel packed
• Medication and action plans given to Miss Chambers
• Change of underwear packed
• Plastic bag for wet items packed

The bus will leave Westminster to return to CLG at 11.00am, which means we won’t be eating until almost 11.30am. Please make sure your child has a big, wholesome breakfast (we want to avoid any cases of the hangries!).

Parents are welcome to attend the sessions to watch their child. There is a sign up sheet outside of Room 19. Please read the information carefully before signing.

Miss Chambers

Hi everyone,

Today is the official launch of Book Week 2017!

Attached is a poster to let you know of the events that will be taking place at CLG for book week.

Star 19 will have two meet the author experiences; we will be attending a session with South Australian author Roseanne Hawke on Wednesday morning, and we are very fortunate to have Holly Nunan, author and motivational speaker, offer to visit our class on Thursday morning!

I hope everyone is getting their costume ideas sorted for the parade next Friday (also on my “to do” list this weekend).

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Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that scissors need to be kept out of reach because we have school photos tomorrow at 10.00am, and family photos on Wednesday at 11.20am. We don’t want wonky fringes or bald patches!

If you would like to order photos, please ensure your child has their own envelope with them tomorrow.

Thanks,

Erin

Hi everyone,

We’re getting back into our routines here in Star 19, and settling in well after the holidays!

Attached to this blog is a copy of the term overview. Please have a read through and let me know if there are any points you would like to discuss.

Some of you may have noticed or heard that I was out of the classroom Thursday and Friday of week 1. I will also be away from the class this coming Tuesday (week 3). I am taking part in a pilot project developed with DECD, UniSA and Adelaide Uni, which is focusing on supporting teachers to address the language demands in literacy, through a science unit.  Their argument is that children do not understand the science if they cannot use appropriate scientific language, so I will be trialling an approach which will hopefully have our class talking like expert scientists by the end of the term.

Swimming notes have gone out to families. Please ensure you return both the medical note, and consent form to the school. Payments are made to the front office, however I can pass these on if you cannot find the time to make it to the office.

The lap-a-thon was a huge success last Friday. I saw many children putting in all their effort, and I am so impressed at the stamina and endurance of the runners! Thank you to the parents, carers, family members and friends who were involved with the sponsorship. When the learning space is finished we’ll have to have an appreciation bake-a-thon for you all.

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