How heavy is it?

This week we have been learning about how heavy objects are by firstly hefting, then using the balancing scales. Early in the week we made two play-dough echidnas with equal mass which we checked by using the scales. Then we added match sticks to one of our echidnas to see what would happen. We discussed which is heavier, why and what happens to the scale when something weighs more. Then later this week we conducted another investigation in which students had to predict whether a cup of sand or a cup of rice would be heavier. Most of us said "rice because it's bigger" but after a few trials every group found that a cup of sand was heavier and had the greatest mass. In the end we established that sand was denser and that is why it was heavier.

Book Week Celebrations

One of the most exciting weeks in any school year is definitely Book Week and even though the rain fell down hard it couldn't stop the excitement shown on all the students faces. We had a wonderful day on Friday starting with a well prepared assembly by the teachers :) followed by Drop Everything And Read. Well done to all the students who received an award for their book reviews and thank you to all the students who dressed up as their favourite book character- you all looked smashing!

A final thank you to all the parents who supported our school by purchasing some books at this years book fair.  

Smiling Minds in Room 6

This term we have been practicing mindfulness using the Smiling Minds website. Being mindful enables us to have some sense of mastery over our thoughts and feelings. There are many wonderful benefits to being mindful like enhancing our well-being and learning at school.

It is wonderful to hear some of our classmates have downloaded the Smiling Mind app and are using this program at home. This week our session is all about: Exploring Tastes and students have been asked to bring in a piece of fruit to eat whilst listening to this session. We aim to put a smile on our minds every day!

To find out more about the Smiling Minds program please visit:
http://smilingmind.com.au or download the app

Show me the money!

For the past couple of weeks we have been learning all about Australian coins and notes. We started by looking at the coins and discussing their physical features. We then ordered them from the coin that is of least value to the coin that is of most value. We have now played many games, printed our own coins and opened up a shop to teach us the value of receiving change.