Swimming is Monday and Tuesdays.
Please remember to bring everything you need; rash shirt, togs, towel, thongs/crocs, goggles and a cap.
Today I lent children 3 swimming caps, one towel and four pairs of thongs.
Reconciliation
In preparation for the First Sacrament of Reconcilation we have been learning about the process of being reconciled. This does not only apply to children participating in the sacrament but all people.
Admit
Say sorry
Make it up
Forgive
Today the class rewrote the ending to a picture book demonstrating their knowledge of this process.
Science
During our lessons this week we have been looking at floating and sinking which has been a lot of fun and hands on experiments.
Speaking and Listening
The talks are progressing well with most children ready on their allocated day. Thank you parents for helping them prepare.
Emma told us about an old tin toy police car from her Dad's collection. It was mostly made of tin but had plastic wheels and steering wheel.
World Mission Day is on Thursday
Please bring a gold coin to donate and a large map will be made with the funds raised for the Missions.
Day for Daniel is on Friday
Please wear something red on Friday. (No donation is needed it is just about awareness)
Perhaps you could take this opportunity to remind your children about safe and unsafe situations. We will discuss in class the danger of strangers and also the much more probable danger from someone you already know. We will concentrate on the ways your child knows they are feeling worried or unsafe. For example; sweaty hands, shaking, sick in the tummy, a feeling of needing to run away. We will also list five people your child knows they can talk to about any problem they are having who will listen to them and help them. Some of these people will be in their families and others will be at school. The big message will be GO AND TELL. I will concentrate most on the control and the choices your children have to protect themselves. My aim is not to frighten them but to empower them with strategies to keep themselves safe. I will send home the hand they make with their five adults who can help them so you can use this as a discussion starter with them to follow up at home.
Dear Ms Taylor and 2B
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe that the year is nearly over with term 4 quickly speeding away. It is great to see some many exciting activities ongoing in this last term. It was great to see last week the recognition that was awarded to two fantastic, hard working and caring teachers Mrs Harper and Mrs Hutchins. It was also very exciting for us to be present when Mrs Thomas presented Joshua the Shining Light Award. We were very proud to see that all his hard work, combined with all the support from Ms Taylor and Ms Robinson and Ms Harper (fast forward) and his class mates has resulted in such a great achievement. We are very blessed to be part of such a caring and inspirational school community. on behalf of Joshua Joshua's mum.
It is so important for you all to feel safe and I think that you have learnt so much on the "Day for Daniel" with Ms Taylor. You have done a terrific job on presenting your learnings. Congratulations! I will show my class your imovie so that they can learn more too! Thank you!
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This is a great video 2B. You've explained really well how to stay safe and how to recognise your feelings when things don't seem right. I really enjoyed watching it and I love your blog. Your collages are great! I'm looking forward to seeing lots more of your work.
ReplyDeleteHelen Leeson
Dear Ms Taylor and 2B,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the movie. I liked the really important messages. I learnt about keeping myself safe. Now I know what to do if I don't feel good inside.
From Niamh and my Mum
Thank you on behalf of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation for your hard work and efforts in ensuring these children are taking home the important message of Recognise, React, Report.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a fantastic job Ms Taylor and have elaborated on this message with such great resources, thank you. It looks as though you have a class full of very smart and sensible children, Thank you all for making such an informative and fun video - we love it.
Alice @ Daniel Morcombe Foundation
PA to Bruce and Denise Morcombe