This Week ~ July 22nd

We have been enjoying learning about Endangered Animals this week. I shared a Thailand Story of Amy's distress at seeing Gibbons and Iganuas used as pets and Tourist photos. From there Freya brought in a flyer about Orangutans and we decided our class should adopt one! It was hard to choose but Monti was chosen by an overwhelming vote. The children are keen to explore palm oil free products. The website we have been exploring is: www.orangutans.com.au
We have been exploring the 3x table and discovered that the digits in the 3 x table sum to 3, 6 or 9!!!
Most of the children completed the 201 - 300 word spelling test! We have some amazing spellers.
We are looking forward to the school athletics on Wednesday.
Thank you for assisting your children with some scientific investigations. I will email next week's spelling words and homework grid on Monday.

Enjoy the last days of holidays and the start of Term 3!

Greetings from Thailand! I am enjoying the pool and the beach and the food as well as the friendliness of the thai people! My children are mastering the art of bartering with respect and are convinced they have bought some bargains!
Yesterday we went on a speedboat to Phi Phi Island. We did some snorkelling and saw some very colourful fish. We saw some monkeys in trees and Josh threw asome bananas to them. They marked these like Buddy Franklin!! Next week we are going to a National Park and will go on a raft down a river.
Hope the weather has not been to wet in Melbourne and all have had a pleasant break, ready for another busy term.
Work well for Olwen next week and see you all on Monday July 22nd :-)