ANZAC Day

To commemorate ANZAC day this year, we made wreaths with Psalms 23 written on them.  The students did a wonderful job of them as you can see...

We also had my dad come in and show some 'trench art' made in the Second World War.  There was a plane made out of bullets, a blade handle made from a Japanese plane's windscreen and a jar made out of a bullet casing.

The last day of term had our first Homework Lunch for the year.  10 students were invited and they had fun playing games, using puppets and felt, eating snacks and having a 'photobooth'.  We had a variety of dress-ups to get some wacky photos and it was great to watch!

Have wonderful holidays!

Red Hill Excursion

Friday was our first excursion in year 4.  Even though it sprinkled the whole time, we made the most of our sketching and picnic lunch at Chapel Farm (thanks Chapel Farm!) and the tour of Red Hill Waste Management Facility (thanks Jenny!).

I was impressed by the talents of many students in sketching the small lake, animals and surrounding bushlands.  They had a challenge to sketch a view in 2 minutes and another in 5 minutes and did a great job.  Here is some photos.

We then headed to the Waste Facility and drove around, seeing just how much stuff we waste and throw out (some even that can be recycled!).  Did you know that humans are the only creature on Earth that produces waste?  No other animal and no plant does - just us!  It's a sobering thought.
After driving around the facility, we stopped at the Education Centre to do some activities and make some temporary art.

(above photo) Hopefully the next rubbish pit takes a lot longer to fill up!

We hope this can provide us with a conscience when it comes to reduce, reuse and recycle so that we can look after God's world.  After all, there is only one that is perfect for us.  So let's look after it!

Awards

Shaun Tan and Tim Winton have an award in their names, offered to children to showcase their talents.  It opens next week and runs until the 15th May, allowing children to submit a piece of their work (either art or story) to go in the running for prizes.  If you want more information, please go to the below links.  If you have any trouble accessing them, email me and I will send you an entry form via email.
It is a great chance for your child to express themselves creatively and maybe even receive recognition for it.

Tim Winton Award for Young Writers

Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists

(I am not responsible for information on these links)

Thanks.

Another fortnight, another golden time...

With two weeks to go until holidays, I always look back on the term and realise that the time has gone fast.  Maybe this occurs to me more and more as I get older, but I have really enjoyed getting to know your children.  I feel blessed to be a part of their lives.

Friday was our third 'Golden Time' for the term and again the creativity was buzzing.  I absolutely love seeing what they come up with.  It is always interesting and clever.  Here are some photos of the results of just some of their inspiration.

I was treated to some beautiful jewellery as well - a necklace and 2 sparkly bracelets!  Lucky me (in more ways than one).