Good Friday

We caught a night train last night and now are in Sapa and about to go on a hike. The train was an interesting experience and not to be missed. We are in Sapa for 2 nights and thaen return by train to Hanoi before going to Halong Bay and staying overnight on a junk. No sign of Easter here! Thanks Cam and Freya for your comment and enjoy your school holidays!

Vietnam

Hi 3ws, Julie Miss Kelly and I arrived in Hanoi late last night after being at 4 airports and on 2 planes. I watched 2 1/2 movies and was able to read 8 chapters of my book. Today we are going to explore Hanoi and go to see a Water Puppets show tonight. Work well for Cass!

This week!

The children finished their letters/emails to Duncan, Mel or School Council regarding safe and unsafe aspects around our school. The children were chuffed to get a reply letter from Mel. The drafts, final copy and response are in their Portfolios. Today was Ride2school day, an amazing number of students were able to ride and a very old and unfit teacher did as well. We had a Parent Helper in this morning and managed 4 out of 5 reading groups!!! During our middle block, we had all the laptops and the children were able to create a fraction wall from instructions and assistance of their peers. I was amazed! The iMac is up and running and we are using it daily!
I would like to thank the children and parents for a wonderful first Term. The children will tell you I am both excited and a little sad about my trip to Vietnam, as I have not been away from my family for any longer than 5 days, which was last year on camp. I did shed a tear or two when my youngest (14) said he didn't know how they would survive without me and wished I was home for Easter!!!
I am hoping to blog, email, Viber, Skype and maybe even send a postcard whilst I am away.
I have left notes for Cass and know the children are in good hands.
Please remember Camp forms are due back by Wednesday.

The Long Weekend

Hope the weather hasn't been too unbearable. Off to a Writing PD at school today. The class voted not to have spelling words this week. I will do a list for the few that we're disappointed by this. We are not having a VIP this week due to there only being 3 days. Zac will be our VIP next week. My trip to Vietnam is getting closer and I'm a little excited. We are pretty sure that Cass will be teaching 3WS whilst I'm away.

OOPS Welcome Picnic!

Nice to see so many families enjoying the school on Friday night! Great also to have our SRC's presented with their badges at Assembly on Friday.
The children enjoyed going in pairs to sing Happy Birthday to Sue on Thursday.
All Level 3 classes have a basketball clinic next week, Monday for 3WS!
I have fixed up the Mathletics tasks for all children. They enjoyed playing each other on Friday in Live Mathletics. The children need to complete 1 curriculum area and then compete in 3 Live Mathletics. Some children need to move on from Level 1. They know who they are!
Enjoy your weekend!
I have discovered the merits of online shopping for university text books! Remind me not to complain about the cost of Secondary School books again. I need to acknowledge my lovely daughter who is saving lots of money by finding these books online :-)