The Past in the Present

Welcome back. The holidays seem like a long time ago but we have plenty to do and look forward to this term.

My holiday highlight!

Our inquiry topic Now and Then will compare things from the past (such as transport, toys and technology) to current day. Students have been sent home with an interview sheet that requires them to interview a grandparent or parent so that they can find what life was like when they were young. We have also enjoyed seeing objects that students have brought in from the past:

• Kaitlyn brought in her grandpa's police hat
• Jesse brought in sporting trophies belonging to his Dad
• Alyssa brought in a very old book titled "The Practical Man's Book of Things to Make and Do"
• Liam brought in some special photos and mementos belonging to his grandma
• Gwyneth brought her grandmother's jewellery and intricate jewellery box.
• Molly showed us her grandfather's pull along wooden dog and she told us how he actually wanted a fire engine!

2D has also busy working on their reading, spelling, grammar and writing skills. We continue to do literacy group work which involve a range of literacy activities including guided reading with the teacher. Thanks to the parents who have come in to hear our students read in the morning. If you would like come in to help listen to students read, feel free to drop in Monday-Thursday between 9-10 o'clock.

Tomorrow is the walkathon and Monday we are off to Somers Camp. We hope that the Spring weather will be kind to us!