Over this term, we have been focusing on Australian History and Famous Australians.

The students needed to have the projects they have been working on completed by today (Monday).

On Thursday afternoon 2:15pm we will be having a learning Expo of the students work. Looking forward to seeing you.

Cheers 4/5’s.

Due to having a very busy few weeks at school with Interschool Sports,  Book Week Activities and Athletics, we have decided to give the students an extra two weeks to complete their Famous or Infamous Australian Project.

We are hoping that by providing this extra time in class and at home, the students will be able to complete their tasks to a high standard.

Due Date: Monday 14th September (Week 10)

This term the Senior Learning Community are learning about famous and infamous Australians who have contributed to Australia’s development as a nation. As a part of our inquiry, each student is to select an important Australian to complete a project on. To begin this project, they are required to complete the form below which will inform Mrs Ferris, Mrs Wilkinson and Mr Larkins of who they have chosen to make sure they have chosen a suitable person.

Some class time will be allocated to help the students complete this task and the regular homework will be slightly altered to assist students complete the project.

Here is a copy of the project just in case anyone has misplaced their sheets.

4-5-Famous-Australians-Project

“Books light up our World”

Extra! Extra!

The Senior Learning Community is having an Assembly tomorrow afternoon.

The STB News team are going to report on some of the events in the senior school.

Date: 7th August

Time: 2:30pm

Looking forward to seeing you.

As part of our learning this week we have been exploring success criteria.

We have looked at them with our inquiry project to make clear what the expectations were.

Success criteria names to the students what the expectations for the tasks are and the students are expected to tick they have completed these expectations in their piece of work.

Success Criteria for the students procedures was…

Success Criteria for the students models was…

We have some more pictures from camp that you may want to have a look at.

Thank you to Mr Greely and Mrs. Sanders for even more photos of our awesome experiences.

Feel free to have a look at our camp photos, but please remember for privacy your child will needs to log in using the Google Drive account they use at school.

Enjoy 🙂

Today Andres Chinn came to our school and spent time with our students.

They had a great time playing games, singing songs and listening to his music.

Andrew Chinn @ St. Brigid’s on PhotoPeach

Students really enjoyed his music, energy and excitement.

To top it all off, we have a concert with the students and Andrew tonight (Tuesday 5/5/15) starting a 6pm, with a sausage sizzle starting at 5:30pm. Looking forward to seeing you all tonight.

Anastasia even got a really special birthday present for her birthday!!!

What an exciting week we had.

On Monday and Tuesday the Grade 4’s went on a camp to Camp Allambee.

We had the opportunity to do activities such as Hut Building, The Giant Swing, The Flying Fox, Billy Carting and going on the Low Ropes Course.

If you want to have a look at how we went click on the link below.

Camp Photos

Please note for the pictures to be looked at you will need to log in to the photos using your child’s school Google Account.

What to bring to Allambee Camp

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow case
• Torch
• Plastic bag for dirty clothes
• Pyjamas
• Bath towel
• Toilet articles (for long hair: please bring hair ties and tie it back during activities, otherwise it might get caught in harnesses and helmet straps)
• 2 changes of clothes (stuff that you will not mind getting dirty)
• 2 changes of underwear
• Shoes/boots (spare pair)
• Thongs for the shower?
• Sun screen
• Water bottle
• Sun hat
• Slippers (suggested – we have a “shoes off” policy inside buildings)

• A TEDDY (Mr. Larkins is bringing his)

What NOT to bring:

• Some of our visitors are anaphylactic to nuts, so please do not bring any NUTS or NUT PRODUCTS to our camp.
• Please do not bring any VALUABLES, as we do not have any lockers or safes. Allambee Camp cannot be held responsible for any theft, damage or loss of any valuables brought to camp.
• DO NOT bring their MOBILE PHONES & ELECTRONIC GADGETS. Unplugging helps students develop social skills and improve relationships.
• Please do not bring any items that are against normal school rules.

MEDICATION
– Mr. Larkins will be in our building on Monday morning. It needs to be given to him so he can get instructions on how to administer the medication from parents and store it.

ANY MEDICATION etc… (except for Asthma Puffers) need to be given to the the teachers, we need to know what is going on regarding medication etc… if their are any problems.

*For bed wetters, a waterproof mattress cover sheet & extra pyjamas are needed. The camp does have some plastic sheets in case of need. (pillow provided)

ON MONDAY

• Leave bags that need to go on the bus at the drop-off zone, but bring your backpack with you.
• Backpack needs to have…
  – Playlunch in a bag
  – Lunch in a bag (2 separate bags)
  – Drink Bottle
  – Hat
  – Clipboard (if possible) and pencils
  – Tissue or Handkerchief

–  Book to Read

– Deck of Cards

Camp Booklet

• Will be given on Monday on Bus with groups, timetable etc…. on it.

Manners

• Show respect to teachers, parents and people who work at the camp
• Show respect to the other people who belong in your room
• Use your manners and don’t forget to say ‘Please and Thankyou’

(if you would like more food – use your manners – don’t expect it)

• Behave respectfully at the meals table (no burping, shouting, drumming, tapping etc)
• Have respect when teachers/parents are eating

• BE POLITE AT ALL TIMES

Listening (Role of Instructor)

• Make sure you listen carefully to all instructions – from the instructor and teacher
• This is for your safety

Safety, Team-working, staying with your team

Safety is about Common Sense – These are the choices you make

• There are three groups.  Mr Larkins – Mrs Wilkinson – Mr Greely
• You need to stay with these groups at all times
• Do not wander off – Stay safe and remember who is in your group

Consequences for inappropriate activities

1. Warning
2. Miss out on one activity
3. Ring parents