TERM 4 BEGINS

WOW, how fast has this year gone by, I can't believe that is fourth term already. It is going to be an extremely exciting term. This Friday we will be starting our Grade 6 Graduation Fundraising activities. We are going to be having a Sausage Sizzle on Friday, we would love for everyone to help us by buying a sausage or veggie burger (order forms will go home on Monday). The following Friday we will be selling ice-cream cones at lunchtime and then the next week we will be having a cupcake stall (all cupcakes will be made by the student!)
Curriculum wise, the first of our major events will be the Level 4 Regatta where the students will be creating a boat/craft to race in the Regatta. The Regatta will be held on Thursday 28th October. The time is still to be confirmed. This will be a fantastic learning experience where all the students work in teams to create their craft.
Also this Term Miss Harris is back with Grade 6M to complete her final teaching round. It will be fantastic to have Stacey back with us. It will be great to have an extra set of hands around to help out with Graduation performance preparation.
After Week 4 we are going to be starting a new topic which focuses on creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping ourselves safe and preparations for secondary school. In the first week of November the three week Family Life/Human Development program will begin. We will also be running a Bike Education program later this term.
The Grade 6 Graduation date has been set for Monday the 13th December. Undoubtedly this will be a highlight for many of the students.
Stay tuned to see our claymations from last term.

It has been another extremely busy week in 6M. We had our reward afternoon on Wednesday and it was fantastic to see everyone working and playing games together.
We have been busy with our claymation projects and we will be doing our photography next week. Hopefully we will be able to present the animations at assembly over the next few weeks.
Today was Book Week parade. All the student came dressed up as a character from Alice in Wonderland. It was great to see the team spirit and everyone getting involved.
Also HILSON won AUSSIE OF THE MONTH at assembly this morning. Congratulations!
Over the past few week we had set ourselves a challenge with a game call cross ball. The challenge was to throw four balls consecutively down the cross ball line. For the last three weeks we have been hovering at the 20 second mark, and it felt that it was going to be impossible to break out record of 20.9 seconds. Finally, today after weeks of practise and team work we shattered our time to 15.7 seconds. It was great to see everyone in the class persist in this task. Well done!

Weekly News

It has been another busy week in 6M. Swimming started this week and all students that are involved are having a great time learning new water safety skills. It is great to see so many parents at the pool supporting their children.
We have continued on with our claymation activities and are just about ready to start with the construction of our sets. It is really interesting to see the different ways in which students show their knowledge and understanding.
The Level 4 Team hosted the first Graduation meeting of 2010. It is fantastic to see so many parents wanting to be involved with the school. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 16th September at 4pm in the staff room.
Also this week I was able to have a look inside the new building. It is still a little off being completed but it is starting to take shape and we are all getting very excited about being able to use it in the near future. I am extremely excited at the prospect of having a kitchen space for cooking with the students.
Literacy and Numeracy week begins on the 6th of September. The whole school will be involved in a multi-age activity morning on Wednesday between 9 am and 11am. Then on Friday there will be a Dress Up Day and Parade. This year Grade 6M have decided to all come as characters from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. It is great to see that the grade have united to work together on this project.

6M Weekly News

It has been another busy week in room 3. We have just started a new writing project that includes making a clay animation, which is something that we are all looking forward to. I've ordered the plasticine and have got everything ready to go. I will keep you updated with our progress and of course publish our finished productions.
We are all getting very excited about the district athletics next Thursday. It is fantastic to see that all the student are practising to further develop their skills in their events. It will be a very exciting day and it would be fantastic if parents are able to attend to support the children. Don't forget to return your permission note and money ASAP.
Swimming will be starting on the 23rd of September. If there are any parents wanting to attending over the nine days, please feel free to do so. There are a couple of seats available on the bus if you would like to travel with us. However, if you want to come on the bus please contact me so I can arrange it. Don't forget to return your permission note ASAP.

LEVEL 4 CAMP 2010

In Week 2 most of the Grade 5/6 students headed of to ACE -HI RANCH for a 5 day camp. We all had a fantastic time and there were too many highlights to highlight. Everyone seemed to love the flying fox, giant swing and rock climbing wall. But without a doubt the most talked about activity was the horse riding. So many students and teachers participated and everyone seemed to really enjoy it.
It was great seeing the students in such an informal environment and really trying there best to give everything a go. It was so lovely to hear all the fantastic comments from the camp staff about how well behaved and polite all the KPS students were.
Unfortunately camp is over for another year, but it won't be long til the next camp for Grade 5/6 rolls around.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to SAMANTHA for her outstanding organisation. We can all rely on Sam to be organised in the classroom. She is super at keeping our classroom clean and tidy and is always prepared to lend a helping hand. Well Done for being so fabulous!

Term 3

Term 4 has certainly been off to a very busy beginning. We head off to camp next week and I am sure it will be FANTASTIC, even though it is July. After we return from camp Miss Harris will be with us for two weeks which will be great. In Week 4 we will be doing house athletics at Springfield oval and school.In Week 5 we will welcome Miss Embray to our class, a student teacher, she will be with us for three weeks. Then in Week 6 we will be going to district athletics. Week 7 we start swimming and then in the last week of term we will be celebrating FOOTY DAY!!!!! While all this is happening the students, teachers and parents are going to start preparing for Graduation. I think our first committee meeting will be on the 26th of August, but that still needs to be confirmed.

What's happening...

Wow, what a busy week in Level 4. This week all the Grade 5 students have been doing the NAPLAN testing, which is now over. Yesterday it was cross country. All the Grade 6 students had to run about 3km. All I can say is what a superb effort from Alex. He completed the entire course without a single stop, running the entire way. That is pretty awesome!!! It was also great to see so many of the students put in such a fantastic effort. Congratulations to all students that got through to district. District cross country will be on Thursday 20th May at Westerfolds Park.
We are all getting very excited about the circus concert. It is just over 4 weeks away and the students are already looking great. I am not sure who is more excited, me or the students.
Next week as many of you know it is Education Week. On Wednesday we are having an open night and the Level 4 students will be doing a short performance between 6:30 and 7pm, parents and students are then welcome to come back to the classroom and check out what has been going on.

Student of the Week

Congratulation to AARON LI. This week he was awarded student of the week for his outstanding leadership on the footy field. Friday's match against Chatham was a tough one, but Aaron displayed a gusty effort throughout the whole match. He was knocked about a few times by a considerably larger opponent but showed great team spirit every time and just kept on playing his best game. Well done Aaron!

WINTER INTERSCHOOL SPORTS

The Winter season of inter school sports has began. This week we played Beverly Hills at home and everyone played a great game.This year I am coaching the netball. All of the netballers showed great team spirit and played in such a positive manner. Unfortunately both the A and B teams lost, but it was an excellent effort on everyone's behalf. Lisa displayed some fantastic leadership skills and acted a great role model for her team. Gloria was also an excellent leader for her team, she modelled such a positive attitude towards everyone. Well done

Even though it has been a short week, we have managed to fit so much in. Yesterday, was a fantastic day. All of the 5/6's travelled to the city by train. Our first stop was the Museum, we had a great look at the Melbourne Story exhibition and then the Human Body exhibition. After lunch we headed to the Shrine. The medal wall in the main entrance was amazing. It was such a good day.

Homework Week 3- Term 2

Reading- Reading daily for 20 minutes. Please remember to record your readings in your diary
Reflections- Daily reflections of your learning. Write one or two paragraphs about what you have learnt and what you want learn next. Remember that the goal setting is very important.

Lit Circle Preparation- Please complete your readings for the week and your task ready for Tuesday.

Any unfinished class work is homework and needs to be returned to school the next day for correction.

Any problems email me.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Becky for being awarded student of the week. In class, Becky is always kind and thoughtful to her classmates and has a smile for everyone. Becky always tries her best to complete her work and every piece of work is her best. She never gives and has a positive attitude towards learning. She is a great leader in our class and we love having her around.

TERM 2 BEGINS

Well what a fantastic start we have had to Term 2. We have been working super hard to learn all about Gallipoli and the Anzac's. Yesterday we all went to Box Hill Gardens for a wreath laying ceremony we had our own wreaths and they looked fantastic. Next week we are going to the Shrine and museum in the city. we are catching the train from Laburnum Station, it should be a great day.

We have had a special visitor in our class this term, Miss Stacey Harris and teaching student from Deakin University. It is really exciting having her in our class, and can you believe that she was a student at Kerrmuir too. Today was her last day with us, but she will be back in Term 3.

Next week we are beginning a new topic. BRAIN BASICS, BODY SYSTEMS, we will be learning all about the brain and body systems this term. We will be doing lots of science experiments, it should be heaps of fun.

WORLD'S GREATEST SHAVE

Assembly was awesome this morning. Mr McLean and Mr A both had their heads shave for the World Greatest Shave. How weird does Mr McLean look with no hair??? As a school we raised heaps of money for the Leukaemia Foundation. It was really funny, especially when we saw the slide show of the History of their Hair. Can you believe Mr McLean had a mullet!!! If only we could get that photo.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to RAYMOND LO for being Student of the Week. In class Raymond always works hard to produce his best work and is a fantastic team member. Raymond always shows a positive attitude towards learning and is great fun to have around. When you are working with Raymond he makes you feel like you are part of the team which makes him a fantastic leader in our classroom. Well done Raymond!

Student of the Week

Congratulations to INDIA FUSS on being awarded student of the week (15-2-0-10). It is fantastic to see that India has settled into the new year with great success. She always does her best and is very good at being organised in the classroom. WELL DONE!

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS

Congratulation Newcombe A for their fantastic win at interschool sports.
As their coach it was wonderful to watch the Newcombe girls play in such a positive manner. It was great to see positive sportsmanship displayed by all those playing. The attitude of the girls was amazing, never giving up and always trying their best.
It was a rather close game. Kerrimuir won both set, but only just. For each of the sets, the scores were 13- OOPS and 15 to KPS. Old Orchard made sure it was a close game. It was fantastic to see everyone playing as a team. Well done.