MOORINE ROCK PRIMARY SCHOOL Newsletter Issue: 5
27th March 2018
This term in Design and Technology (D&T), Junior Room students have been learning about the different ways objects move. They have completed a range of tasks, such as moving ‘Dot’ the Robot with an app on the iPad, making bouncy balls from cornflour, water, glue and borax and using construction materials to make vehicles with wheels as, well as alfoil boats. Moorine South Road, MOORINE ROCK PH: (08) 9049 1176 Fax: 08 9049 1261 Email:
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“Reach for the Stars”
From the Principal, Miss Sarah Perrett Dear Parents & Care Givers, As a parent or carer you play a vital role in your child’s learning. Building a positive relationship between home and school plays an important part in the education of your child. It has been wonderful to see so many of you actively contribute in your child’s education by volunteering and attending school events, as well as supporting the P&C at recent clearing sales and Easter Raffles throughout this term.
Senior Room Indonesian Learning a new language is fun and exciting. It enhances literacy skills, fosters respect and understanding of other cultures, helps develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and enhances travel experiences. This year the Senior Room students are learning Indonesian through the Ketawa program which means ‘laughter’ in Indonesian. They can ask and respond to ‘what is your name?’, ‘how are you?’ as well as greeting someone at different times of the day. Last week students demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of Indonesian by performing a Wayang puppet show with a partner. Turn to page 5 for photos and phrases that have been learnt.
School Disco & Camp Quality Last Friday afternoon students and staff raised $100 for Camp Quality by coming to school in free dress and attending the disco. It was fantastic to see our student councillors taking a leadership role in the organisation of the event by promoting the event, compiling the song list, volunteering in the canteen and running various games. Thank you also to the parents who came and supported the event.
Assembly & Book Fair I encourage you all to attend our final assembly for the term on Friday 6th April, at 9:00am where the Senior Room will be showcasing their learning from this term through an entertaining performance! Following the assembly there will be a parent/ student challenge, open classrooms, Book Fair and morning tea, concluding around 10:30am. The theme for the book fair is ‘Paws for Reading’. We encourage students (and parents) to come dressed as their favourite animal book character.
Easter This year Easter falls during the school term, and the break is for 5 days. The school will be closed to both staff and students from Friday 30th March through to Tuesday. School will resume on Wednesday, 4th April. To those travelling, we wish you safe journeys.
Voluntary Contributions j
Your voluntary contributions assist the school in providing materials to improve your child’s learning experiences. It would be fantastic if all contributions could be received during this term. Families may choose to send in cash, a cheque or pay by direct deposit to our ANZ BSB 016710 ACCOUNT NUMBER 253884676. Make sure you identify your deposit with your child’s name to ensure that we credit it correctly. The Voluntary Contribution of $40 equates to $10 per term. One child $40 Two children $80 Three or more $120
Awards Term One Week Eight Gracie Lawrence: for her great Improvement in reading. Gracie's enthusiasm towards reading is fantastic. Emelia Thomas: for effectively applying comprehension strategies in assessments.
Birthday Wishes: Riley Edwards
28th March
Matthew Edwards
9 years
29th March
7 years Dates to Remember
Date
Day
Event
30th March
Friday
Good Friday—Public Holiday
2nd April
Monday
Easter Monday—Public Holiday
3rd April
Tuesday
Easter Tuesday—School Holiday
5th April
Thursday
Playgroup
6th April
Friday
Bookfair and Assembly commencing at 9 a.m
9th April
Monday
School Council and Finance Meeting at school commencing at 2:30pm
13th April
Friday
Last Day of Term One
A much-loved D&T project has seen students design and construct boats from alfoil. They used the Engineering Design Process in all D&T projects. This involves the students having to consider the task criteria, discuss ideas, draw a plan of what they want to create, make a list of required materials and construct the model. The students came up with a range of ideas, and each model is very different, yet all boats floated! As it was quite windy on the day they were tested, students were also able to see how the wind moved the boats on the water. After testing was completed, students had a discussion about how their boats could be improved. To evaluate the effectiveness of their design, students wrote down what they would do differently next time and all were highly engaged in this aspect.
Selemat pagi/siang/sore
Good morning/middle of the day/afternoon
Siapa nama kumu?
What’s your name?
Nama saya...
My name is…
Apa Kabar?
How are you?
Baik-baik saja!
I’m very well!
Biasa saja
I’m okay
Kurang baik
Not so fine.
Sampai jumpa!
See you later!
Books will be available to look at during school hours from the
4th—6th April (Assembly Day) in the School Library. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Every purchase earns books and learning resources for our School!
Thank you to Steve and Rita Osborne From Potaka Osborne Shearing Pty Ltd For their donation to the school Phone: 08 98310169 Mobile 0429310161 Email:
[email protected] WANTED- Egg Cartons! If you have any egg-cartons at home please send them into school for students to use in Art.
Tulips With A Difference A huge thank you to everyone in the community who purchased bulbs. We sold $1002.00 worth of bulbs of which $300 is paid to the school to help with the cost of bulbs, plants and pots. I really appreciate the support that has been given for this bulb fundraiser. If any parents or community members are passing the school in the spring , please call in a see our wonderful display of tulips. Thank you Liz Borona Gardener
