Week 6, Term 1

Drive Time
If any parents are wondering how we start the beginning of the day, please feel free to take a look at our Drive Time document.

Work due: Friday Week 6

This is a great example of last weeks simple homework expectations. Thank you Emily H

TIMES TABLES
This week's focus are the 5 & 8 times tables. Please create a quiz, crossword or puzzle for a peer. 
Could be any type of challenge involving this weeks focus tables.

• Crossword
• Missing number quiz
• Kahoot (if you know how)
• Number Find (Like a word find but with numbers)

SPELLING
Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in their LSCWC small notebook.
The 4 boxes in their LSCWC book need to be completed by Thursday.
It is best that they complete a LSCWC on separate nights. Some kids have shown great improvement with a practice test also given by their parents on one night. Please get them to slip/staple any extra practice evidence into their book, to show us.(LSD)

READING
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
Please find a way to read to an animal in your house. (this does not mean a sibling)
Write a journal each week about your weeks reading. Please try to write an entry that details the developments over the week and be descriptive so that a person who has not read the text can clearly imagine the story. (In your LSCWC book by Friday morning)
You may want to include details like: 

• Character developments 
• Describing the setting
• Plot changes
• Predictions of future events

We will be asking students to share their journals throughout the weeks.

JAPANESE

Practise numbers 11-20. Test later in week for bonus$

Practice saying all hiragana sounds in order (a,i,u,e,o,ka,ki...) in preparation for small group choral speaking during Japanese lesson.

GEOGRAPHY (continued)
Collaborative Project (Due Week 8)
Students have begun working on their region research project in collaborative groups.
Each group has had a leader assigned who has had to share the resouce page and project slide. (Google Slide) (Groups are below)

We are working on each part of the presentation process and how to research over the next few weeks and plan on beginning the assessment process in Week 8 (all going to plan).
Please check out your child's Google drive and talk to them about how their group is doing and what they are up to. Of course we don't want parents doing the work but we are much more powerful if you are continuing to guide the students at home.

Below are links to examples of the documents.
The Research Resource Guide
Assessment Proformer


(SD) - Studyladder Dojo
(LSD) - LSCWC Dojo
(SpellD) - Spelling Dojo
(HD) - Homework Dojo
(B) - Brave risk

Week 5, Term 1

Drive Time
If any parents are wondering how we start the beginning of the day, please feel free to take a look at our Drive Time document.

Work due: Friday Week 5

TIMES TABLES
This week's focus are the 3 & 7 times tables. Please demonstrate/record how you have learnt or practiced for homework. (HD)
This may be anything. Some suggestions may be:

• A rhyme
• Written on paper
• A video
• A song
• A pattern

SPELLING
Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in their LSCWC small notebook.
The 4 boxes in their LSCWC book need to be completed by Thursday.
It is best that they complete a LSCWC on separate nights. Some kids have shown great improvement with a practice test also given by their parents on one night. Please get them to slip/staple any extra practice evidence into their book, to show us.(LSD)

READING
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
Please find a way to read with someone, not to someone if possible. We have discussed possible approaches to this.
Write a journal each week about your weeks reading. Please try to write a short description of the sessions reading but ensure it is not just an airy fairy throw away line. (In your LSCWC book by Friday morning)
You may want to include details like: 

• Character developments 
• Describing the setting
• Plot changes
• Predictions of future events

We will be asking students to share their journals throughout the weeks.

JAPANESE

Practise numbers 1-10. Test later in week for bonus$

Remember the first sound of each row:

a ka sa ta na, ha ma ya ra wa

GEOGRAPHY 
Collaborative Project (Due Week 8)
Students have begun working on their region research project in collaborative groups.
Each group has had a leader assigned who has had to share the resouce page and project slide. (Google Slide) (Groups are below)

We are working on each part of the presentation process and how to research over the next few weeks and plan on beginning the assessment process in Week 8 (all going to plan).
Please check out your child's Google drive and talk to them about how their group is doing and what they are up to. Of course we don't want parents doing the work but we are much more powerful if you are continuing to guide the students at home.

Below are links to examples of the documents.
The Research Resource Guide
Assessment Proformer


(SD) - Studyladder Dojo
(LSD) - LSCWC Dojo
(SpellD) - Spelling Dojo
(HD) - Homework Dojo
(B) - Brave risk

Week 4, Term1

SPELLING
Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in their LSCWC small notebook.
The 4 boxes in their LSCWC book need to be completed by Thursday.
It is best that they complete a LSCWC on separate nights. Some kids have shown great improvement with a practice test also given by their parents on one night. Please get them to slipt/staple any extra practice evidence into their book, to show us.

READING
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
Please find a way to read with someone, not to someone if possible. We have discussed possible approaches to this.
Write a journal entry each day about what you have read. Please try to write a short description of the sessions reading but ensure it is not just an airy fairy throw away line.
You may want to include details like: 

• Character developments 
• Describing the setting
• Plot changes
• Predictions of future events

We will be asking students to share their journals throughout the week.

TIMES TABLES
This week's focus are the 4 & 6 times tables. Please demonstrate/record how you have learnt or practiced for homework.
This may be anything. Some suggestions may be:

• A rhyme
• Written on paper
• A video
• A song
• A pattern

JAPANESE

Practise the 5 vowel sound. a i u e o

Remember the first sound of each row:

a ka sa ta na, ha ma ya ra wa

Please return the Dance EDU form and payment as soon as possible. We start our classes on Wednesday an want all kids participating.

Don't Forget Dance EDU is due Next Week

Please don't forget that we start our Dance EDU program next week. If you have not seen the form please print it from this link.

Dance EDU Form

Camp on Monday

We seem to be ready and the kids are excited.
Please be out the front of library (We will be there) by 8:30 at the latest on Monday morning.
Any medications will be directed to Mandy inside the Library.
List available on the camp blog to help with packing.
Please don't forget to bring a furry friend and a sun hat.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the packing
Graeme and Steve

Welcome Back 2018!

Welcome to Room 7/8's Blog

This is where you will find the information we would like to share with you about our class, for example,
our Term Overview, information about the fast approaching Arbury Park Camp, Photos, Class Books
that we have read, and of course Homework.

We will not be starting our full homework program until after spelling tests are completed (Should be
Week 4 - Due to camp also).
However, we would like students to begin reading:

READING
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
We will be asking students about what they have read.

Reminder to those attending the Chromebook sessions on Tuesday Night in Week 2 at 6:00pm and 9:00
am on Wednesday Morning (Week 2 also) in the Resource Centre.
Chromebooks will be arriving this Wednesday if agreements are signed.

Acquaintance Night is on Tuesday 6th February 7:15pm(straight after the Chromebook Meeting),
looking forward to seeing you all then.

Camp information will be given out within the next week, as soon as arrangement have been finalised.

We are both looking forward to a year of successful learning with your child.

Week 8, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Reminder about our end of year activities: PLEASE READ THE NOTE SENT HOME WITH THE CONSENT FORM
WATER WORLD. Thursday 7/12/17. Bring recess, lunch, drink bottle, towel, hat, and sunscreen. Appropriate swimwear and top (rashie) need to be worn in the pool. and Inflatable World. There are still a few outstanding. Please get them in as soon as possible. Maximum $10 spending money. Leave 9:45, return 3:00.
XTREME INFLATABLES. Monday 11/12/17 (Week 9). Full school uniform required. Hat, recess, and drink bottle. NO spending money. Leave 9:00, return 12:45.

CHRISTMAS STALL Tomorrow 5/12/17. Gifts available for purchase, varying from $1 to $12.. Students will have an opportunity to purchase from the stall during class time. Refe to note sent home last week.
SCHOOL DISCO Wednesday 13/12/17 6:30-9:00pm. Entry $5 paid via Qkr. See note sent home today.

HOMEWORK 

READING

Read for ten minutes. On Wednesday we will be asking about the reading done on Monday/Tuesday.

SPELLING

Spelling test on Wednesday, not Thursday. Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

JAPANESE

Slides presentations. You will need to practice reading your slide presentation aloud so that in week 8 you can present it.

GEOGRAPHY
Collaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

Week 7, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Thank you to all the students and parents who have returned consent forms and payments for the end of year activities: Water World and Inflatable World. There are still a few outstanding. Please get them in as soon as possible.

HOMEWORK 

READING

Read for ten minutes. On Wednesday we will be asking about the reading done on Monday/Tuesday.

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

JAPANESE

Slides presentations. You will need to practice reading your slide presentation aloud so that in week 8 you can present it.

GEOGRAPHY
Collaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

Week 5, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Please remember to return the End of Year activities form for Water World and Inflatable World.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

GEOGRAPHY
Colaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

READING

Read for ten minutes

Week 3, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Please remember to pay for the 'Come N Try' event in week 1, if you haven't done so already. There are still a few outstanding accounts. 

REMINDER:

Don't forget to hang any wet bathers and towels out, ready for the next day of swimming!
Chromebooks still need to be charged and brought to school, ready for use after recess.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

CIVICS
Complete the Google doc discussed last Wednesday.

MATHS
1. Choose ten numbers and ten names to match them to. 
Think of a clue that connects a number and a name.

2. You need to buy Milo Cereal (700g). Who has the best price this week?
You can buy from:
Whitehead's Wonder Products (Normally $7.50 but 25% off today)
Wheaton's Well Being Supermart ($7.29 each - buy 2, get another 1 for free. Today only. Milo is good for you!)
Bagley's Basement Discount Barn (Normally $7 but 10% off today)
Mandy's Meat Market and Delicatessen (Everyday low price of $4.99)

READING

Read for ten minutes

JAPANESE

5 minutes of Japanese writing each day. Test this Thursday on RA, RI, RU, RE, RO, WA, WO, N