Prep 

In prep, we have been having a lot of fun viewing and listening to the book, Superworm and we have been practising to write a preference about a character we like in the story. We are using our knowledge of different parts of a sentence to formulate our writing, using familiar words and having a go at spelling unfamiliar words using our letter-sound knowledge.  

Year 1 

In Year 1 we have been learning how to read a procedure fluently and with the appropriate expression. In Writing, we are learning to bump up our procedures using our learning walls and writing checklists. We are doing this by adding adjectives, adverbs, detailed pictures and different types of punctuation. In Mathematics, we are using learnt addition and subtraction strategies to assist us in solving a variety if word problems. In Science, we have continued to explore sound by investigating the volume and pitch made by musical instruments,  

Year 2 

Another successful week practicing our understanding of Capacity. Using sand to measure how much objects can hold has been fun. We are now investigating Mass using scales which is very different and exciting. Our Hass unit has given us opportunities to discuss what connects us to different classrooms in different countries like Nepal and Japan and here in Charters Towers. We are learning that even though we can be so far away and so different, we are still the same in so many ways.  

Year 3 

Onomatopoeia, alliteration, similes and repetition are some of the language features Year 3 have been including in their poem writing.  In Mathematics, students are learning how to find equivalent fractions and the different ways in which we can represent fractions. Things are starting to heat up in science, as we investigate how heat can change different solids and liquids.  

Year 3/4 

There are force diagrams being drawn and explained in Science for the Grade 4s while the 3s are exploring how different liquids freeze (solidify) and revising their understanding of the states of matter. We are all starting to plan and construct our persuasive text about a sustainable practice. We are assessing our knowledge of time this week.  

Year 4 

Year 4 students have been investigating compound shapes in Maths by making tangrams. We will be starting to plan and construct our persuasive texts on a sustainability issue very soon in English. In HaSS, we are studying the vital resource of water. Our inquiry question is, ‘how can we save water at home and school?’ Our Science focus is friction, a very important force, especially if you’re driving on icy roads.  

Year 5 

Year 5 are super excited about one big event this week CAMP! Keep an eye out on the Facebook Page to see all of our exciting adventures. We will be caving, body boarding, catapults, discos and much more!  

Year 5/6 

This week our year 5s are at Currimundi, engaging in various physical and emotional challenges. Our 2024 nominated student leaders are practising their leadership skills as they navigate team building challenges with their peers. Meanwhile, back at school, the 6s are focusing on the HASS and Science where they use their inquiry skills to learn more about the impact natural events have on Earth’s surface, particularly looking it weather events.  

Year 6