Wow, what a busy term. In English, students have been working in pairs to identify imaginative and informative texts using ALD boards. We are also learning the structural features of the different texts. The learners also continue to use laptops for a range of writing purposes. They have become competent at sending emails during this time, as well as independent writing.

Book week went off with a bang with the addition of a visit by a fire truck. Most students tried their hand at using the fire hose, it was lots of fun. On Friday 18^th, we wore orange to support Bullying. No Way! and the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. We also made orange wrist bands that said, “Bullying, No Way!” During class, we discussed how we can help each other if we feel bullied and how to say no and walk away when someone is not being kind.

Declan is our first Gold Award recipient with other students creeping up close behind. Mason has achieved his Silver Award. Congrats to you both! All the students are counting how many boxes left to achieve Gold. (This seems to be every morning)

We have a change in our room. Kerri has swapped classrooms with Darren. We also have Amie who pops in to help our learners throughout the week. Mason is pretty chuffed with Darren’s guitar and enjoys a song or two during free time.

The term is going way too fast,

Tyson, Hayley, Evie, Declan, Shyanne, Ryan, Mason, Andrea, Darren, Amie and Deb.