Reminders

Sports Clothes are to be worn on Monday as it is a sport day.
Make sure you have a novel/book to read. If you need to go to the library you can do it on Tuesday or Monday lunch.
Think that's it!

Set Sail for Term 3

 

Welcome back to Term 3. It will be an exciting term with many different events happening. This term will be a busy one as we start a new Unit of Inquiry and new topics in Maths and Literacy.

Here are a few of the highlights from the coming semester.

 

- Unit of Inquiry: Year 7's will be with Miss Butter and Mr Jones, Year 6's will be with Mr Semmler. Our topic is "How the World Works"

- Maths: A lot of our focus will be on fractions and decimals as well as continuing to improve our numeracy skills

- Literacy:  For writing we will be focussing on Discussions for the first part of the term. We will also be investigating picture books. Premiers Reading Challenge is due this term and teachers will support you in completing it. Continuing to read is important!!

- Concert: Will be in Week 7 and more information will come out about this in the first 2 weeks.

- Cosmic Cluster Camp: For selected Year 7 students.

- School Photos are at the end of term.

 

It will be a busy time for everyone.

 

Year 7's

During the holidays the Year 7 tops have been printed. Your class teachers have the tops and will be able to give them out to you on Monday. Wear a casual top to school and when you get your top you can get changed into them. Here is a sneak peek at the top.

 

Thought it looks good!



We're Back!

Where does the time go? A question that is asked a lot with no real answer, but we are back after a brief absence. Time to catch up on the news and happenings in the Senior Unit.

Firstly lets go back to week 4. This is the week of camp and a great time was had by all who attended. It is always interesting to think about the growing experience camp is and the things we learn from the time away. Here are some thoughts about camp:

Georgia - My favourite parts about camp were:

·         The staff they were really fun and they were very and easy to talk to, they made me laugh.

·         The food was good too. Especially the potatoes that we had for lunch.
·         I really enjoyed the trampolines. Especially when we got long turns because no one was lining up.

Kira - I really enjoyed this camp. We had lots of different activities to do and it was a great bonding experience for friendships. The owners and workers are a bunch of great people and were very accommodating. They made us feel at home and did their best to keep us laughing and entertained. The food was delicious, the beds were comfy and the activities were fun. I found this camp extremely enjoyable.

Saxon - I really enjoyed this camp because we had lots of fun enjoyable activates it brought people and get to know people a bit more and the food was delicious let’s just say it was the best all up I thought it was a great experience and great fun.

Lockie D - I thought the camp was awesome and the staff, food and activities where so cool. I wish I could stay back and go

Lawrence G - I thought everything about the camp was great. From the activities to the staff, everything was good. Keep it up guys.

Lachlan C - My opinion is that your food was spectacular and the staff were nice and supportive and I learnt lots about horses. Camp was a 10/10.

Eden S – Wow, what a great camp! I learnt so much about horses, keeping safe out in the bush and how to shoot an arrow properly. The staff were AMAZING! Humorous and helpful, friendly and fun, and full of surprises! I’m coming back in the holidays.

Ella R - This was the ultimate camp! The activities were well organised and really well planned. The horse riding was new and exciting to the people who haven’t ridden before and at all times I felt safe. The food was spectacular (thanks cooks) the deserts were the best and the tacos were epic.

Here are some artistic camp shots

 

 



 Keep checking back for more.

UOI Year 6 Assignment

Here is the information for the assignment.

http://theseniorunit2015.blogspot.com.au/p/uoi.html

Look forward to seeing what you produce.

Week 3.... can you believe it!

Welcome to Week 3 everyone. It has been a busy start to the term and things have gotten away from the blog over the last weeks but we are back.

Here is the update and information for the coming week and maybe beyond.

NAPLAN
This week sees the NAPLAN testing for the Year 7's. It is a good chance to test the skills they have learnt. We know that the NAPLAN tests aren't a whole measure of what the Year 7's can do but it does help to identify areas of strength and also areas to work on.
The testing regime is like this:
Tuesday - Language Convention and Writing
Wednesday - Reading
Thursday - Numeracy Calculator and Non Calculator
We wish all the best to all the Year 7's this week.

Senior Unit Camp
Week 4 sees us heading off for camp. Information went home tonight about what to take and other information. Make sure  you a read and starting to get yourself organised. We are really looking forward to the camp and the chance to experience this adventure together.
If you want to check out the camp site try doing it here Wirraway
Also have something to say about camp check the new wall here Senior Unit Camp Wall
The packing list will be posted soon in case you lose it.

UOI
UOI this week sees both the Year 7's and Year 6's working on final tasks for this current unit. The year 6's and 7's have helped to design their final tasks with direction and we look forward to seeing the work they produce.

Buddies
Wednesday we will again be having Buddies in the afternoon. It is always a great time with the 2/3's.

Senior Unit Wall has been reset as has other things. Good Luck and have a great week!

Boom Boom Boom, Shake the Room. Welcome back to Term Two

Wow! What a start to the term. It's Thursday already and it has been non stop. We hope you had a great holiday and are well rested for a new term of exciting and interesting work.

This term is set to be a busy one again with many activities occurring. Here a brief run done of some of the things ahead of us in the Senior Unit

Week 2: 6/7 Jones will be on Assembly.

Week 3: Year 7's will be participating in the NAPLAN Testing

Week 4: Senior Camp to Wirraway. Monday to Wednesday. More information can be found here about the camp site. http://www.wirraway.org/
If you have any questions about camp please contact one of the Senior Unit teachers.

Week 6: 6/7 Butter will be on Worship and Praise.

Week 8: Cabaret Night.

That is all for now but have a look around and enjoy.

P.S. The Senior Unit Wall will stand for another week and will then be cleaned. Have a last look before a new wall begins. http://padlet.com/benj/seniorunit2015

Sports Day Success or We are the Green the greatest team of all

Sports day has come and gone for another year and Green has proved victorious once again. A great day was had by all and lots of physical prowess was on display. Thanks for being a part of this day and enjoying the activities on offer.

 

Final placings

1) Green

2) Red

3) Blue

4) Yellow

                                                                                   For Green

As a reward the blog will be green until next term.