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This term we have continued our learning around simple addition. Students use concrete materials (counters) to model adding two smaller groups together to create a larger group. They then practise writing a number sentence on mini whiteboards. Some students who are confident with simple addition create…

Relating shapes to 3D objects in 3 McManus.  Learning Intention – We are learning to identify shapes used to create 3D objects. Success Criteria – We can describe and create a 3D object. We used concrete materials (toothpicks and bluetac) to create 3D objects. This helped us identify how many edges and…

The aim of EYLF is to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school. It was developed by the Council of Australian Governments to assist educators to provide young children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.

Learning Intention: we are learning to count to a million. Success Criteria: I can use a 1,000,000 Place Value Chart. 1. I can place the numbers correctly in the Place Value Chart. 2. I can write the given number in Expanded Form. 3.I can write the given number in Word Form.

This term we have been exploring Persuasive Texts. We have been looking at different strategies that authors use to engage their audience and CONVINCE them. One activity that was enjoyed by our class were our responses to the crayons from the book ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt.Learning Intention:…

In 3 Marschall we are exploring all types of poetry and the elements that make up a good poem. We are also learning how to perform our own poetry to a group of people in a way that is engaging and exciting! We have had a lot of fun writing and performing funny and entertaining limericks about ourselves,…

​The Larrakeyah Primary School Swimming Program commenced last week. This is an annual event and provides the opportunity for all students in the school to take part in the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive program.

Friday 6th November- Professional Development Day.  Monday 9th- Thursday 19th November- Upper Primary Swimming (Year 4/5 Smart, Year 4’s, Year 5’s and Year 6’s). Wednesday 11th November- Remembrance Day. Friday 13th November-  EC Assembly.  Friday 20th November-  Middle/ Upper Primary Assembly.  Monday…

Learning Intention: We are learning to draw and measure angles. Success Criteria: I can use a protractor to measure the size of an angle. I know that the unit for measuring angles is degrees. Students in 5 Rutherford have been learning how to identify and measure the size of angels using a protractor.…

Last term in Maths we focussed on Skip counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. We have practiced our counting through many games and activities during the week. Learning Intention: We are learning to skip count by 10’s.  Success Criteria:   I can make stacks of 10 out of resources. I can skip count by 10’s.