An Update

Hi Everyone,

Well the Easter break is almost here and the students of Room 13 have had a busy term. Our Class camp last week was successful, thanks to all who helped out with this, all the students had a great time and really shone as a group. There are some tired students at the moment and a break to re charge energy levels and adjust to the seasonal change of Day light Savings coming to an end wiil be good for everyone!

Our focus next term is "Science" based and begins with a concentrated unit on 'Chemistry'.We will be looking at procedures used when carrying out scientific testing and investigations, this will give the students the skills needed for the Major piece of work - The "Science and Technology Fair" - Students will be given a briefing on things they could be doing over the holidays to prepare for possible investigations that they may like to carry out for their "Science Fair" Investigation.
I will be uploading a documnet giving an outline of a suggested plan and way to get organised for this onto the class blog in the next few days, so get talking and thinking at home of what you might like to investigate and learn a little more about! - It is a very big piece of work, but very rewarding once the final work and presentations are made. A must see, the Science Fair will be in Week 9 of Term 2 (22nd-26th June 2009).

My recovery form surgery has, and is going well. I appreciate your understanding towards my situation this term, thank you. As I haven't had a chance for initial interviews with everyone yet, I would like to make times for those of you who would still like to discuss your childs initial settling and learning here at Balmacewen. I have times available as listed below at the begining of Term 2;

Tuesday 28th April 3pm-4.15pm
Wednesday 29th April 8am-8.30am & 1.30pm-4.15pm
Thursday 30th April 38am-8.30am & 3pm-4.15pm

I hope that for those of you i haven't had a chance to speak with yet will be able to make it in, please email me or send a note along and I will confirm a time with you. The next reporting and interview following this will be at the Start of Term 3 After the mid year reports are sent home.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement towards your child's learning this term and I look forward to seeing everone back next term!

Have a safe and enjoyable time if you are heading away over Easter.

Regards

Andrew