My Puppies

My Puppies

A long time ago my dog had some puppies.  It was exciting.  When she had them they looked cute but they were too little to hold but a couple of days after they were ok to hold.  They felt soft then we sold them.  Now I miss them.  I liked it.

By Angus, September 2012

Perfect Patterns!

Today the children in Room 3 were looking at 'patterns' in maths.  They used a variety of materials to design their own repeating pattern.

Shape shifters

Room 3 have been learning about different shapes from triangles to octagons!  We used the foam shapes to make cool models too.

Super Science

In Science we have been learning about different sources of light.  We looked around the school taking photographs.  We have also been making shadow animals and have learned that a shadow is made when the light is blocked out.  Our silhouette pictures were hard for the rest of the school to identify!

Passionate Painting!

Room 3 have been looking at 'The Weather'.  We have been designing our own weather symbols.  Here we are painting our symbols for rainy weather.

Zappo magic!

On Friday 8th June Zappo the Magician arrived with gusto at Pre-school.  Room 3 were invited to join the pre-schoolers to share the entertainment.  We laughed and laughed and learned quite a bit too. Thanks Zappo.

The Thief

The thief

On a rainy day naughty James came in room three and it was his first day.  He barged into the cloak bay and a beautiful girl was frightened to death.  He hung his heavy bag on a peg.  He snuck into the classroom.  The teacher’s name was Mrs Reddish. 

Naughty James wanted to steal the girl’s purse.  At morning tea he looked in her bag.  He pulled out an orange and yellow purse.  He got out what he wanted.  It was five cents but her cell phone fell out and smashed and after the cell phone, her glasses fell out and they smashed too! 

But then a mysterious hand grabbed his shoulder.  He thought it was Mrs Reddish.  But it wasn’t Mrs Reddish, it was the Principal!  Naughty James ran away but then the Principal got him and then his mum got him and took him home and told him off.                                               

By Koby

What are we eating?

Brain food!  Healthy fruit, vegetables and cheese were eaten today for brain food.  We later talked about whether burger and chips for brain food would be a good thing!  What do you think?

 We also looked in everyone's lunch boxes.  We will be deciding what we should and shouldn't have in their!  Watch this space!

Pictogram Precision

In Maths we made a human graph to show when our birthdays were.  Then we made a pictogram and displayed it on the wall in Room 4.  Now we are going to add all the rest of the children in the school.

Super Swimming Sensations

Last week's swimming sports at The Splash Centre was a fantastic event.  All the children from Fordell swam;  some did races, some demonstrated their talents and others danced in the water chanting nursery rhymes.  Thanks to all the parents and family members who turned up to support the event.  Awesome!

Balloon Bonanza!

In Science last week we did a balloon jet experiment.  We threaded a straw onto a piece of string and then taped an air filled balloon to the straw.  The string was pulled tight and when the balloon was released it forced the straw to the other end of the string.  A different shaped balloon travelled a different distance because of the air resistance.  Friction eventually stopped the straw.  Great fun.

Time Together

A wonderful time with pre-school.

 Pre-school and Room 3 get together every fortnight to share reading time.  Everyone really enjoys the experience.

 Brothers, sisters and friends unite to share a story.

Gravity testing!

The children in Room 3 have been finding out about gravity.  Gravity certainly helps you go down the slide.

 Trying to defy gravity didn't last very long!

 Hang on in there boys!

 And girls!

Learning outdoors is great fun.  Room 3 know that gravity is a force that pulls everything towards the centre of the Earth.

Tessellating Triumph

Room 3 have been learning how to fit shapes together without leaving any gaps.  Some shapes can tessellate.

We made a tessellating pathway to decorate the wall in our newly re-furbished Room 4.  Well done gang.

Working with words!

Angus and Sam used magnetic letters to make as many words as they could.  What a great effort boys, well done.

Room 3 Returns

Welcome Back Room 3!

It has been a lovely first week back at Fordell for Room 3.  We have two new faces, Sam and Rebekah, who are settling in very well.

Swimming everyday is underway even though the pool is a little chilly!

Everyone is raring to go and looking forward to the challenges ahead.