Specialist Newsletter Term 3.

This Term Newsletter will provide you with information about your child’s upcoming teaching and learning experiences in the new term. There is also plenty of additional information provided via Compass throughout the school year, so please make a point of touching base regularly.

MUSIC
Term 3 in Music is going to be “hands on”!
Preps will sing, move, and learn to play marimbas, percussion and are learning about beat, rhythm and how music is written.
Grade one and two students are singing and moving in their music classes, and growing in skills and confidence. They are using “solfa” (doh, re, mi, fah sol, la, ti, doh) to learn music reading and writing.
Grades 3 and 4 are learning to read and play percussion, uke and guitar music and charts, as well as some bucket drumming and junk band music. They will also have a go at composing their own rhythms and performing them in class.
Senior students will play more instruments, working on some percussion and composition earlier in the term, and working in small groups to create, rehearse, record and perform pop music later in the term. Students will work in whole class “Jam” lessons where they play as a big band, and their own small bands where they choose their own music to learn and play.
Two new singing groups are rehearsing each week with Mrs Mckenzie: a grade 1-3 group on Tuesday at recess, and a grade 4-6 group on Friday at lunchtime. All are welcome to join.
One of the most exciting things will be the addition of performances to whole school assemblies. Mr Turner has been working on some assembly performances with grade 5s (5RC in week 3) and grade prep (PEG and PSB in week 7 ). We hope you can come and see them.

Mrs Megan Mckenzie and Mr Rob Turner.

VISUAL ART
We are back for term three! After a two week break, it is great to see all of the students again in Art. We are very excited about the artwork that will be produced this term. This term our student’s artwork is on display throughout the corridors. It would be wonderful for you to have a conversation with your child about their artwork.
It is really important that all Grade’s 1 – 4 students have an art smock or a large old T-shirt that goes over their school uniform as we are going to be using clay.


Grade 6 students start the term off big by being part of the International Peace Poster Competition run through the Lions Club of Lara. Students will be creating posters based on the theme “Lead with Compassion. What a great way to give our students a chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art. This Art competition happens each year and students design their own poster. We will keep you informed through Compass with photos of their work. We are sure you will agree with us our school has very talented students.

Grade 5 students will be learning about artists Andy Warhol and Wayne Thiebaud and how they developed the POP ART movement. We look forward to seeing some inventive ideas using everyday foods and manipulating paint in a different way.

The Grade 3 and 4 student’s this term are learning to use clay techniques to create different sculptures. There will be a few sculptures coming home ready for a special place in the garden.

Grade 1 & 2 students will also be moving onto learning about clay. Clay activities for Grade 1 and 2 will focus on artistic expression and skill development.

Due to massive shortages in clay supplies across Australia, we have managed to source some natural terracotta clay. This clay will be fragile and not fired in a kiln. Your child is welcome to place their sculpture somewhere precious at home or place it in the garden so it can naturally filter back into the soil.

In term 3, Preps will be focussing on printing. They will explore a number of different ways to do this, including texture rubbings and using different printing tools for stamping.

Come visit our Art Gallery over this term – new things are up all the time, a great time would be when we are finally face-to-face for Parent-Teacher interviews. We know our students get a ‘kick’ when you come to look and comment about their work.

Ms Susan Torriero, Mr Rob Turner and Mrs Candice Canning

INDONESIAN
Term 3 Newsletter: Bahasa Indonesia
This term all students will complete activities related to World Orang Utan Day which is celebrated on August 19^th every year. The aim is to learn about these wonderful creatures and bring awareness and attention to the challenges faced by these endangered creatures.
Here is an overview of what students will be learning in the remainder of Term Three.
In Prep, students will learn to count up to 10 and will learn the names of family members, different types of fruit, begin to express their preferences and learn about Orang Utans as they read “Dua Orang utans yang lucu sekali” (Two cheeky Orang utans). The unit will culminate in students being able to taste a variety of fruits and give their opinions on what they have tasted!
In Grade One, students will learn about different feelings and be able to sing a song about feelings. Students will also focus on counting up to 20 as well as using a range of adjectives to begin to describe their family members in terms of appearance and age. Students will also learn about one of the largest, smelliest flowers in the world which is only found in Indonesia!

In Grade Two, students will consolidate their knowledge about numbers up to 20. They will learn about zoo animals and begin to use a range of adjectives to describe and talk about a zoo animal of their choice. Students will also investigate Sumatran tigers and be able to describe them in Indonesian.

In Grade Three and Four, students will learn the names of various food items and begin to group them into categories using a healthy eating pyramid. They will also begin to compare meals in Indonesian and Australia. Students will work towards developing in a role play ordering simple meals from a “warung” ( a small café/ shop that serves food) in which they will develop a menu, look at money and asking how much something costs.

In Grade Five and Six, students will focus upon learning about animals in Indonesia with a focus upon endangered animals. Students will develop some posters raising awareness to the issue of plastic pollution and how it affects marine life. They will research an endangered animal in Indonesia and be able to write a short description about it. The unit will culminate in students learning about “topeng” (masks) and designing and creating a mask based upon the endangered animal they researched.
P.E.
Term 3 is shaping up to be a very active time for your child!
Each year level will have the opportunity to experience and participate in some type of sporting clinic.
Beginning on Monday July 25th for three weeks, Life Education will be delivering an educational program to each year level. For more information regarding exactly what Life Ed is, keep an eye out on Compass.
This term Grade Prep - 2’s will continue to work on different fundamental motor skills through a range of skill stations and start to develop these into games.
The Grade Preps and Grade 1’s will have an opportunity to participate in a hockey clinic and the Grade 2’s will be learning about ‘Rookie Rollers’. This is a type of lawn bowls program which is directed at the interests and abilities of younger children.
All of the junior grades will be having a visit from the Melbourne Renegades Cricket Team which is very exciting on Monday July 25th. During the visit, the students will be given the opportunity to ask questions and also participate in some cricket type activities which will involve using soft balls.
Grade 3 to Grade 6 will continue to develop their skills in the areas of netball, football and soccer.
The Grade 3’s are extremely fortunate to participate in a free 4 week tennis clinic which is run by Tennis Australia. On the 4th session they will go to the Lara Tennis Courts and have a go at having a game.
A ‘Hockey Clinic’ will be conducted with the Grade 3’s and the Grade 4’s during this term.
The Grade 5’s and Grade 6’s will have the opportunity to participate in a ‘Softball Clinic’ and a ‘League Tag Rugby Clinic’.
District Athletics will be happening on Tuesday August 9th for selected students. Please complete the Compass permission and payment form if your child is in Lara Lake’s House Athletics Team by Friday August 5th.
As always students will continue to learn and consolidate on team work and sportsmanship when participating in PE.
Please continue encouraging your child to participate in Physical Activity to do their personal best at school and at home.
Remember to read Mr Moylan’s Weekly Wrap for a report on the numerous clinics happening over Term 3.
It will be a term full of your child learning new skills while having fun and enjoyment.
STAY FIT AND HEALTHY
Please if you have any concerns or questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Mrs Dowling




Each year level team has provided their families with a detailed newsletter such as this. If you are interested in reading about all the exciting things happening across the rest of the school, these can be accessed online at our school website from early next week.