5L Blog Term 1 Week 4

 Kaya Team 5L,

Happy Week Four. I hope everybody had a wonderful weekend. I spent some time with my family and got my nails done (I am all for that self care). Also if you haven't tried the rolls at the Vasse Bakery, then I highly recommend you add it to your never ending to-do list. 💛

The students are settling into Year 5 life very well. 

Weekly Inspo: 






IMPORTANT DATES (more information can be found on the school website)


21st February - Pancake Tuesday

24th February - General Assembly
                          - P and F Welcome Event

2nd March       - Swimming Carnival (4-6)




IN THE CLASSROOM


The learning in Year Five has already heated up. Check out what is happening at the moment.

English: We have reviewed the structure and language features of a narrative and are now looking more closely at some of the narrative elements like setting, characters and plot. We are currently using our five senses to construct a paragraph to introduce the setting of our stories (illustration to the right) and we will be using the 'STEAL' technique to build a character. You might like to ask your child during the week to teach them to you.



Mathematics: We have launched our first investigation for the year. There are a number of concepts that now need to be taught before the students complete the investigation. The concepts that they will need to understand before attempting the investigation are factors and multiples to solve problems, rounding to 100 and 1000, estimation strategies, place value beyond millions, multiplication 4 digit x 1 digit, multiplication 3 digit x 2 digit, expanded notation and measuring angles. 


LENT

Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday and signifies the beginning of Lent. Watch the video below if you would like to know a little bit more about this important time in the Catholic Calendar. You might like to implement something as a family (prayer, fasting and almsgiving) during this time. I have also included a video about Jesus' time in the desert (highly recommend watching - find a quiet space for 5 minutes). Enjoy!







Congratulations to Kai for receiving our first merit award! You are a pleasure to teach. I wish I had your work ethic.  See below a pic of Kai walking into class this morning ... 




Have a great week & always remember....

Life is better with pizza. 





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