One week to go until Mid Term Break!
In Social Studies, we are starting a new topic on ”Important Buildings”. To support this, we are going on a field trip this Thursday, the 20th to the Pedro St James Castle. We will be back by lunchtime. Children must wear school uniform. Please remember to pack your child’s hat, water bottle and a snack to bring with them. The trip costs $5, please hand in to the class teachers before next Thursday.
The children have done well working with Halves and now we are ready to move onto Fourths/ Quarters. Homework booklet is all about Equal Parts and Shapes and is due Friday 21st.
In Science, we did an observation of the Sun’s position in the morning and then in the afternoon. We observed that in the morning, it is in the East and in the afternoon, the West. It looks like the sun has moved, it’s actually the Earth that is moving. Next week, we look specifically at the functions of the Sun. We will be doing an experiment, using a thermometer, to measure and compare the temperature of land, air and water in the sun and in the shade.
In Literacy, we are continuing our Opinion writing and learning how to give a reason for our opinions. We are having a big focus on developing comprehension skills this quarter. Homework this week is a short comprehension task. Children must read the short story about ”Smart Alec” and answer the questions. Please return by Friday Feb 21st. New spelling words have also been sent home for a test next Friday.
For Show and Tell, please bring anything starting with ‘B’ and assist your child in preparing what to say about their item. Describe it, what are it’s uses…etc.
Have a great weekend!