Under 8's Week

What fun was had by all down in Prep last week during Under 8's Week! Students in Prep, Years 1, 2 and 3 participated in a variety of exciting activities that ranged from face painting to obstacle courses. Thank you to the teachers (particularly the Prep teachers) who worked so hard to make the event so special. Take a look at this slide show of some of the fun that was had.

Leo the Lion

Look at this great video of Prep J singing Leo the Lion in the library. The children had just listened to the short-listed book It's Bedtime, William by Deborah Niland in which William is visited at bedtime by a lion. The children have learnt all about the letter L in class and were delighted to sing this song to Mrs Sorbello. What a great job, Prep J!

Prep Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Our Prep students invited their Mums to a special afternoon tea to celebrate Mother's Day this week. They baked cupcakes, biscuits and meringues to share and set up their classrooms as restaurants. There were beautifully presented tables with serviettes, flowers and specially created menus. The children acted as waiters and waitresses, taking their Mums' orders and serving up the food along with the choice of juice or water. After this wonderful feast, the children shared their diaries with their Mums. It was great to see all the exciting learning that has been taking place in our Prep classes. The children (and the visitors!) were very proud of their efforts and the afternoon was a special time for all who attended. Thank you to the Prep teachers and their school officers who worked hard to make the afternoon tea such a success. Well done all! Take a look at this slide show of photos from the afternoon.

Year 2/3 Persuasive Letter

Year 2/3 J wrote me this very persuasive letter requesting that I purchase some more Horrid Henry books for the library. It is such a great letter, I have ordered more of this series. Well done, children!

12^th April 2011

Mrs Sorbello

St Anthony's

School Library

Dear Mrs Sorbello,

2/3J loves the amazing, entertaining stories of Horrid Henry. We thought if we wrote to a generous, intelligent librarian such as yourself, we might be able to convince you to purchase some more hilarious Horrid Henry books for the school library.

Firstly, 2/3J believes that Horrid Henry is the most entertaining book ever written. His horrid behaviour shocks us; however, it makes us laugh hysterically.

Secondly, Horrid Henry book are extremely educational. They help to build our vocabulary with words such as shrieking, gobbling and thrashing. We have also become experts on alliteration with the help of Moody Margret, Rude Ralph and Clever Clair. We're learning through reading, isn't that what you want?

Finally, many of us have never shown much interest in reading before, but thanks to the amazing adventures of Horrid Henry, we're now non- stop readers. We guarantee you these books will never be left on the shelf collecting dust.

So surely you can see that you should, you must, you have to buy more Horrid Henry books.

Thanking you in advance

2/3J

5N Art Work

The children of 5N have done some great art work this term. Take a look at this slide show which highlights some bird paintings done with their hand prints and the colourful masks created as part of the study of the Italian festival of Carnevale when amazing Venetian masks are worn.

Year 3 Poem

This is a great poem How People Say Their Poetry that our Year 3 students recited at our cultural evening. Great work, Year 3!

Year 5 Easter Eggs

Look at these creative Easter egg designs year 5 students came up with as one of their homework contract tasks. There are some very amusing and cute ideas. Well done, Year 5!

Prep Life Cycle of a Butterfly

Take a look at this great showcase of learning produced by our three Prep classes. The children have been learning all about butterflies and have had butterflies in their classrooms. they have seen firsthand the life cycle of a butterfly and have presented what they now know in this great movie.

Year Two Celebration of Learning Term One

Take a look at this great slide show of the work year 2 students have been doing in class this term! The children have been learning all about Australia and are now travel experts! They have all designed and produced a computer generated information brochure about their chosen state. We are VERY impressed, Year 2!

Year 4 Celebration of Learning Term One

Take a look at this slide show of the great things the students in Year4 have been doing this term. They have been studying indigenous culture and presented all their fantastic work this morning to their families and to other school members. The children have all written their own dreaming narrative and have created photostories! What a great celebration of learning! Well done, Year 4!

Year 7's Yellow Spotted Lizards

Year 7 students are currently engaged in a unit of work on the novel Holes, by Louis Sachar. One of their tasks has been to create a 3-D representation of the fictitious creature - the yellow spotted lizard. Below are photos of some of the students' work. They are all on display in the library, so come in and take a look!

Year One History Unit

Year One classes are currently engaged in a History unit all about toys, games and hobbies from the past. As part of this unit, they have been playing games that their parents and grandprents played as children, and have brought in toys and other items from yesteryear. Check out this slide show of some of the toys, games and activites they have been enjoying.

Year One's Lenten Initiative

Take a look at these great posters made by year One for Caritas. The real posters are hanging up in the library. Come and check them out!

5J's Blog

Check out 5J's new blog here!

Mary MacKillop by 6G

In recognition of the canonisation of Mary MacKillop in October, Year 6G researched the life and career of Mary MacKillop to gain an understanding about her spirituality, her mission and the charism of the sisters of St Joseph. The children collaboratively wrote, produced and directed a "This is Your Life" program on Mary MacKillop.

Year 7 South Africa Powerpoint

Take a look at this powerpoint prepared by Jessica, Kayla, Craig and Dom as part of their Expo presentation.
South Africa on PhotoPeach

Year 7 Mary MacKillop Presentation

Well done to year 7 students who have been working on multi-media presentations about Mary MacKillop in this year of her canonisation. Take a look at this one prepared by James, Sophie and Danielle in 7B.

Year 5 Excursion

It seems our Year 5 students and teachers had a great time on their recent excursion and sleepover at Underwater World if the photos are any guide! The three classes visited the Caboolture Historical Village as a culminating activity for their unit on Australia - First Fleet and Early Settlement; the Abbey Museum as part of their study of Medieval times; and Australia Zoo and Underwater World as an introductory activity for their upcoming unit on Australian marine life. Lots of fun and learning took place and the two days were enjoyed by all!

Year 7 World Expo

Congratulations to our two Year 7 classes and their teachers, Mrs Austin and Mr and Mrs Burke, on their very successful Expo held today. The Expo is the culminating activity in their unit of work studying the cultural influences from other countries on Australia. Students selected their countries based on a survey of countries of origin of families of Year 7 students. There were 12 stalls representing India, South Africa, Scotland, England, Russia, Vietnam, Iceland, Denmark, New Zealand, the Philippines, Italy and Germany. Students had researched many aspects of their chosen countries and were able to answer a variety of questions on areas such as government, traditional foods and dance, significant landmarks, topographical features and climate, religion, etc. Parents, children and school staff were very impressed by the knowledge, effort and enthusiasm of the students as they entertained us with this wonderful showcase of learning.
German Leiderhosen Dance
Icelandic Duelling Practice

Year 3 Insect Poetry

Read the poem that 3L wrote about an insect
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