We are up and running for Semester 2. In English we have been exploring the world of heroes and language we use when we are talking and writing about heroes. Week 1 there was lots of discussion about both fictitious heroes and real heroes. This week we have read a text about Helen Keller. We have explored the meaning of the following quotes from Helen Keller:

‘The chief handicap of the blind is not blindness but the attitude of seeing people towards them’

‘Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence’

‘life is a daring adventure or nothing’

Maths has been all about shapes, corners, symmetry, sides, angles, vertical, diagonal, horizontal, straight and curves.

We began our unit on team skills in PE. The students really enjoyed the AFL skills we practised this week. Their only disappointment is that they are not allowed to tackle.

Next week we start our Healthy Plate unit. This will be on Monday morning. Later in the term the students will prepare some healthy meal options. Please let us know any allergies we do not already know about. The meal will not be very healthy for anyone if we use ingredients that students are allergic to.

Vocational education will begin next Friday.

Students have set their own term goals this week. Ask them what they are and perhaps they could work towards them at home too.

We welcome new teacher assistants into our classroom. Jasmin, Tony, Andrea and Judith will share the load this semester.

Thanks for your ongoing support. Hopefully we will have a smooth semester with no invasion of Covid restrictions. You are very welcome to call and discuss any concerns you may have.

Alison Huth, Andrea, Tony, Judith and Jasmin