Aug 24
What’s been happening in Morning Routine!
Here are some photos and slideshows of our morning routine. You can also see what we get up to by visiting our morning routine page!
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Aug 24
Breadmaking in 5/6J
Yast week as part of our science lessons on Marvelous Microorganisms, we made bread! We have been studying the science of breadmaking and the role of yeast. Here are some photos of the process, we followed this Bread in a Bag recipe! Twenty or so loaves later, we had some issues getting the bread to…
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Aug 18
Moody Lighthouses
An artwork of the same subject can have many moods… depending on the colours and lights used. The mood can really assist stories, myths and legends. Lighthouses have featured in stories for centuries. They make great artworks. For example, check out these lighthouses! What kind of mood will your lighthouse show?
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Aug 14
Athletics Carnival!
Check out these great shots of our carnival this year, which 5/6J members can you spot?
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Aug 7
Government Videos
This term in ICT we are learning about government. We are even making our own website, see it here – www.56jgovernment.weebly.com. SEE BELOW for some links to videos and activities to do with government and some important things you will find at parliament house. When 5/6J go to Canberra, ACT in Week 10 this term, you…
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Jul 28
Wintry Landscape
Our first Term 3 Artwork is going to be a Wintry Landscape. Let’s get inspired by the works of artist Caspar David Friedrich. “Winter Landscape” 1811 “Winter Landscape with Church” 1811 “Oak in the Snow” 1827-1828 “Snow Covered Hut” unknown “The Abbey in the Oakwood” 1809-18`10 “Dolmen in the Snow” unknown “Graveyard…
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Jul 24
Important v. Interesting
A way to determine importance is to work out what is interesting and what is important. When you read articles at this site – kidscyber.com.au they actually write the top 2 or 3 IMPORTANT facts at the beginning of the article. How clever! Choose one of the following articles to read. Decide on the top…
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May 29
Reading Groups Week 6 and 7 – Text Features
It is important when reading informative texts that we understand why they can include so many text features. Some text features are: Can you fill up your bingo card? Visit the link below to see many online factual texts. Choose one at a time. Record the site on your bingo sheet. Read the article. Colour…
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May 17
Slushie Design Task
Slushies, Slurpees, Frozen Coke, whatever you call it, 5/6J love them! And it would seem so does the rest of the world! But where do all those slushie cups end up? Is there a better design? Should our canteen start bring your own cup, like 7-11 did in America? Can we make the slushie cup…
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May 8
Change Scientists – The Mess Scene
Here are the evidence photos (and one video) of the Mess Scene last week in 5/6J’s classroom. As top Change Scientists, we have to find out what CHANGES have occurred! Who will wear the lab coats and goggles this week? Don’t worry, Miss B didn’t set her skirt on fire! #teacherproblems
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May 1
Anzac Ceremony
Last Week our school held its annual Anzac Day Assembly. Last Term Stage 3 were able to attend the Penrith RSL Anzac Service. We attended along with all schools in the Penrith District, and we presented a wreath of homemade poppies. All our students were very respectful, even in the heat and the waiting time….
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May 1
Our Fruit Still Life Artworks
This was our very first artwork for 2016! Bosco thinks these fruit still life paintings look great, in fact they make him hungry!
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May 1
Bottle Still Life
Last term we completed 3 still life artworks. Our second one was a still life using chalk pastels to create different coloured glass bottles. We did them in really bright colours and use white chalk to make them look see through.They really pop against the black background! What do you think of our bottles?
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May 1
Warragamba Dam
Another year, another trip to Warragamba Dam! This year Miss B did not attend, but many 5/6J members did. Luckily they got lots of photos so the rest of us didn’t feel like we missed out!
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May 1
Cross Country 2016
5/6J put in an awesome effort this year for Cross Country. It was even Makayla’s Birthday but that didn’t stop her. Bosco watched from the window and he was so proud. Here are some action shots. Thanks to Zachary for taking a lot of these photos.
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