Junior School Bulletin Issue 12 / 22 August 2014 the best they possibly can that is the true value of performing at an eisteddfod.
From the Head of Junior School Early Learning Centre Thank you for making adjustments last Friday so that we could pour the concrete slab for the Early Learning Centre. It is a significant step in this construction of the Early Learning Centre. It was amazing to think that we laid 200 cubic metres of concrete and the Early Learning Centre will be a similar size to the Multi Purpose Hall. It promises to be a great facility.
Literacy Rotations Thank you to all of the parents who are helping with Literacy rotations. Your help with these rotations allows the teachers to differentiate the work for the students and provide activities which are at the level of the students within that group. We want to make sure that when the students are working with the teacher that they are set activities which are slightly challenging without being too hard. Eisteddfod The eisteddfod season has just begun. It gives the students an opportunity to perform their pieces to an audience. Results will be published in the bulletins over the coming weeks. While we celebrate the results that are achieved at these eisteddfods, we would also like to acknowledge all of the hard work that is put in by the students and staff. It is that process of practicing and challenging themselves to be
Music Class Last week I popped into a Prep music class and I learned about the tonal scale. The students were singing along beautifully to the classic song from the Sound of Music – “Do, Re, Mi”. They were learning about tonal scale and used their voice and body movements to help learn the scale. This is very important for students of this age, because by using their ears and mouth as well as using body movements they use multiple senses to develop their understanding.
Student LED Conferences The Student LED Conference is one part of the feedback that is given to parents about their child’s progress at school. Students lead the conference and share with their parents what they have been learning. These will take place on Thursday 28 August. Father’s Day Stall Just a reminder that the Father’s Day Stall is coming up soon on the 3rd and 4th September. The Parents and Friends have arranged some special goodies for the children to buy for their father or grandfather. If you are able to help serve on the stall, please contact the office and we will pass your name onto the organizers of this stall. Darrin Schumacher Deputy Principal Head of Junior School