Line graphs

Today boys practised  drawing their own line graphs. We spoke about the importance to remember when drawing graphs that you need:
1. A main title
2. An x and y axis
3. Subtitles for each axis
4. A scale for each axis
5. Date and Name

Here is a great link for the boys who missed out on today's session, due to catching up on their tests or music rehearsal, to see how line graphs are formed.

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html

Boys who have been unwell

Due to the number of boys who have been unwell last week and the amount of days they have needed to take off, there is a lot of work to be caught up on. Obviously, this is a crucial part of the term where report pointers start being finalised and therefore this week some boys will have to catch up on formal assessment tasks they may have missed from last week.

Other tasks that boys have missed out on they may be given 'information sheets' instead of re-doing the activities due to time limitations. E.g. we learnt about earthquakes this week and made our own seismograph readings. Boys who missed out will be given the earthquakes background information sheet to help when they study for the test, but will not be completing the hands on activities.

FORMAL ASSESSMENTS
Quite a few boys missed out on our reading comprehension assessment 'Tsunamis' and the Maths test on Fractions. Due to missing last week they also missed the revision sessions leading up to the Maths test (although these are all activities we have completed throughout the term). Those boys unfortunately won't have the revision time as we need to move onto the next topics and we already have another Graphing Test later this week to revise for as well.

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES LEADING UP TO THIS WEEK:
This week we will be finishing our note taking on the Vietnam War and then putting these notes into a formal writing piece - Information Report. Last week we looked at reports and analysed them a lot. These activities were done as class tasks and involved a lot of discussion, so once again hard to catch boys up on. The main focus is on writing paragraphs with topic (main idea) sentences and complex, detailed sentences to expand on their dot points. This is a skill we have been using since Week 2 Term 1.

HOMEWORK:
We completed our novel Holes last week and boys have completed their final sections of the Book Review. Any boys who have not completed this in class will be expected to complete this instead of their Communism Cartoons and reading for homework. These will be due Friday this week at the latest as this is a mark I do need to finalise ASAP.

WELCOME BACK:
Hopefully we have a full class back this week feeling happy and healthy. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly boys and use the sanitising gel before eating to ensure we don't spread as many germs. I am looking forward to a great week of us all getting back on track.

Diary Dates Week 6 and Homework

I know that I am putting Diary Dates and Homework up a little early this week, but I wanted boys to start thinking carefully about one of their tasks. Parents are certainly able to help with input on the Communism activity and I know it will be a real challenge for some of the boys. Remember anyone can come ask for help or feedback in the mornings when they arrive at school.

BLUE - Dates relating to school (left side page of diary)
RED - Homework (right side page of diary)
OTHER COLOUR OF CHOICE - Own personal commitments (right side page of diary)

MON - Sports training for Rugby and AFL, Art

TUES -  P.E, Sports training for Hockey and Soccer

WED - Library, Chapel Money, Tales of Times Past visitors

THURS -  P.E, Interschool sport against Wesley

FRI -  Assembly, Homework Due, desk checks, spelling test

HOMEWORK:
WRITING -Complete a cartoon with a slogan reflecting Communism. Use the activity from class and the examples you have been shown as a base point. Remember Communism is often represented as red.
READING - Read a novel of choice at home and have your parents sign your diary each night.
MATHS - Mental Maths Unit 12
SPELLING - Unit 18 - n/nn/kn and n/ng  - extension boys to also complete extension activity sheet (you will need to take your blue spelling book home which has all the extension words in the back).

List 1:
1. knit
2. restraint
3. absence
4. accidental
5. attendance
6. donkey
7. crinkled
8. tangy
9. English
10. tongue

List 2:
1. endurance
2. persistence
3. inflammable
4. independent
5. pneumonia
6. strengthen
7. language
8. distinguish
9. anxiety
10. singular

List 3:

1.           botanical

2.           constituency

3.           cantankerous

4.           inaccessible

5.           indicative

6.           congregation

7.           dinghy

8.           linguistics

9.           sphincter

10.      wrangle

Cross Country

Congratulations to all the boys who ran the Cross Country yesterday and earned points for their houses. It was a huge effort by everyone! A particular mention to those boys who set themselves goals for the challenge, whether it was to train beforehand, run more than walk, come a higher place than last year or just give it your all. Everyone from our class had a fantastic attitude and cheered their houses on, which is what it's all about!

My news

I just wanted to say thank you to all the boys and parents I have spoken to who have passed on such warm wishes after hearing my exciting news. I am officially expecting my first child with my husband in December this year, which we are both absolutely thrilled about. I am really looking forward to sharing this special time with the boys. They have all been so sweet and excited for me as well, which makes the experience even more special. I feel very privileged to have such amazing, caring parents and students in our class.

Alternative energy projects

Just a quick reminder from Mrs Hookey that all alternative energy projects will be due this Friday. All projects need to be presented so Mrs Hookey can generate your report marks. Please don't forget as we don't have library on a Friday. You may even like to bring your projects in on Thursday when we have library if you have them finished. Good luck boys!

Diary dates and homework

BLUE - Dates relating to school (left side page of diary)
RED - Homework (right side page of diary)
OTHER COLOUR OF CHOICE - Own personal commitments (right side page of diary)

MON - Public holiday

TUES -  P.E, Sports training for hockey and soccer

WED -  Art, Chapel Money, Cross Country

THURS -  Library, Interschool sport

FRI -  Assembly, Music (iPad), Homework Due, desk checks, spelling test, Maths test - Fractions

HOMEWORK:
WRITING - Finish front cover designs for HOLES
READING - Catch up or re-read important parts of HOLES for our final chapter review
MATHS - Maths fractions review for test on Friday
SPELLING - Unit 17 - i_e, y, igh, i, ie  - extension boys to also complete extension activity sheet (you will need to take your blue spelling book home which has all the extension words in the back).

List 1:
1. minor
2. insight
3. diary
4. iron
5. style
6. trial
7. polite
8. inspire
9. entire
10. entitle

List 2:
1. supplier
2. multiply
3. designer
4. society
5. licence
6. license
7. organisation
8. acclimatise
9. microscope
10. indescribable

List 3:

1.           alibi

2.           beguiling

3.           criterion

4.           deprived

5.           enterprise

6.           idyllic

7.           impropriety

8.           pyrotechnic

9.           unreliable

10.      viability