Thursday 30 November 2017

Photos of The Mini-Fete Day Last Friday

Enjoy our photos from last Friday. The children had a wonderful time and over $3000 was raised. Thank you for your support.

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Swimming

Swimming has been such fun. To finish off last week we took a photo of us all in our cute poncho hood towels.
Enjoy!

Saturday 25 November 2017

Bring a soft toy for Science this week

This  week we will be bringing our science unit 'Weather in our World' to an exciting end. For our lesson on Tuesday this week students need to bring in a small soft toy  that they can dress/make an outfit for at school. Approximately 15-20cm tall, should be able to fit on an A4 piece of paper. 
Here are some examples
Juliet the Valentines Penguin (regular)Image result for beanie bears

Friday 24 November 2017

Term 4 Reminders Week 8

News Topic
Free Choice

Bag for Classroom Books
Dear Parents,
At this time of the year we will be completing books and preparing them to be sent home.
We require a strong cloth style bag similar to Woolies, Coles or Aldi's re-useable bags to be brought into school as soon as possible.
Could each bag have the child's name clearly displayed on the outside of the bag. 

Advanced Notice For Costume Requirements 
Dear Parents,
There will be a note going on the portal soon about what the children will need to have for the final item on Presentation Day.
This is what they will need...

*A plain bright coloured t-shirt (NO PICTURES or LOGOS please)
*Black shorts/leggins (knee length, calf length or to ankle)


Christmas Card Hand Out
Just a reminder that Christmas cards will be exchanged on Thursday 30 November if your child wishes to participate. It is not compulsory.



Tuesday 21 November 2017

Christmas Cards

Dear Parents,
At this time of the year the children like to hand out Christmas cards to their friends.
If your child would like to do this we will have a card giving afternoon on Thursday 30 November.
They will be able to hand out their cards to friends in both Kinder classes.


Monday 20 November 2017

Sunday 19 November 2017

Christmas Play 2017

On Friday there was so much excitement in Kindergarten as we were finally able to share our item 'The Christmas Story' with the rest of the Junior school, parent and friends. Well done Kindergarten you put on a great show.
Please enjoy the fun in the photos below.

Saturday 18 November 2017

Term 4 Week 7 Reminders

Reading Lessons with iPads
The Platypus class will be having 2-3 reading lessons involving iPads to introduce a new reading app.
Mrs Blake would love to hear from any parents who would be willing to come this Tuesday 21 November at 11:10am and Thursday 23 November at 9:00am to assist with these literacy lessons.
The aim will be teach the children how to login with their own username and password.
We will do a step by step lesson altogether initially and then as each child/group is on different reading levels they will then read their allocated book on the iPad and complete an activity if there is time.
Please email Mrs Blake if you are able to come on one of those days or both days.
blakel@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
Thank you,
Mrs Blake

News Topic
Bring in a Christmas book to share with the class. Retell in your own words the beginning, middle and end of the story.
We will put the books under our Christmas tree for others to look at for the week. (please put your name on it)

Or

Tell us what you love about Christmas or another family tradition and why it is special to you and your family.

Year 6 Mini-Fete on Friday

Please refer to the note on the parent portal.
We recommend a small purse, wallet or bag with 50c, $1 and $2 coins that the children can manage on their own.
It is a lot of fun and the children love having the independence to decide how they will spend their money.

Swimming lessons on Wednesday

Please remember to pack-
*hooded towel
*undies
*goggles
*swim cap
*sandals/slip on shoes
* Remember to have you name on all items of clothing (boys  please check your sport track suit pants)





Saturday 11 November 2017

Term 4 Week 6 Reminders

Christmas Play
Please bring to school the clothing items (in a labelled plastic bag) that were highlighted on the blue note for your child.
We would prefer all items to be brought to school as soon as possible.
We have been rehearsing the play and look forward to presenting it in our K-6 assembly on Friday.
The assembly commences at 11:45am in the PAC.

News Topic
Make something out of recycled materials from home and tell us all about it.

Year 6 Mini-Fete Friday 24 November
Start saving your coins for the Year 6 Mini-Fete. They organise lots of stalls (food, toys, games to play, face painting, etc)
A purse, wallet or clip-lock bag is an easy way for the children to manage their money.


Sunday 5 November 2017

Term 4 Week 5 Reminders

News Topic
Which season is your favourite and why?

Swimming Gear
We had a very smooth start to our swimming lessons last Wednesday. 
Just another reminder for the excursion bag...
* undies
* goggles
* swimming cap
* slip on sandals/footwear
* hooded-cape towel
* plastic bag for wet things

A little face at the window last Monday!
We were all surprised to see this lizard peeking in our window last Monday. It's markings looked like an Eastern Water Dragon.


Thursday 2 November 2017

KIndergarten's Christmas Nativity Play

Dear Parents,
Your child may have come home talking (and singing?) about our rehearsals lately.
We are rehearsing the Christmas nativity for our assembly item.
The play will be performed at a K-6 assembly on the 17 November in the PAC at 11:45am.
Parents are always welcome to attend our K-6 assemblies.
We will send a list home soon about costume requirements. We have most of the costumes already but will be asking for a few pieces if anyone can loan them.

Mrs Collins    Mrs Blake