We have only one more day together before we move to our new classes. We have enjoyed being together but are excited about all the new adventures we will have next year as Year 1s and Year 2s. So from all of us…

…have a wonderful Christmas! xxx 

 
 Merry Christmas on PhotoPeach

Congratulations to Grace who was awarded the St Joseph award for our class at our End of Year Mass last Tuesday night.

Grace has:

• Put Jesus’ message of ‘Love one another’ into action in her relationships with others
• Respected others and their opinions
• Upheld school values
• Showed sympathy and concern for others
• Had a strong sense of social justice
• Actively involved herself in social justice programs this year

Grace, you are a worthy winner and we are all so proud of you.

Last week the children worked together, with a partner, to create an Advent wreath. As you can see, the children came up with many different and creative ways to make their wreath. Lots of thinking, problem solving and team work went into this activity. Well done everyone!

On Tuesday our class were presented with our certificates and medals for completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Everyone finished the challenge and we were very excited!

This term as part of our Literacy groups, we have been focusing on rhyme and stories that have lots of rhyming words. This week we have read ‘The cat in the hat’. One of our activities is a ‘guided drawing’ activity. Here are some of the ‘Cat in the hat’ drawings that one group completed today. I was so impressed with the care and attention to detail they put into their creations. Great job!

Thank you Dane for reminding us that the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Appeal has started! He was the first person to bring something to add to our shopping bag. We look forward to seeing all the food start coming in. It makes Christmas all the more special when we know we have shared our good fortune with others.

Yesterday, Grace and Ruby’s Dad and Mum came to show us what they do in their job. They brought an ambulance to school! They showed us some of the medicine that they have in their packs and some of the machines. We were also lucky enough to go inside the ambulance as well! Our homework was to make sure that we know our address. This is very important if the paramedics have to come to our house to help.

Congratulations to Blane and Moriah who were voted by their peers to represent our class on the Student Leadership Team.

Grandparents and Friends Day 2016_Act 2 I’m a believer from Mr Baldock on Vimeo.

Congratulations to all our stars in R/1 Black/Quinn. The children put on two fantastic shows last week that dazzled many Parents, Grandparents and special friends. We are so proud of all the hard work, persistence, energy and enthusiasm that the whole class put into their ‘Shrek’ item and into the whole school finale ‘Flashlight’. It certainly was a highlight for the year and an experience that the children will remember.

Here are some photos from our Thursday dress rehearsal: