Reddam House Woollahra Week 1v1 13 October 2023
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
It seems hard to believe, but here we are about to move into the final term of 2023. It has been a year packed with so much and the students have made the most of the many opportunities on offer. We trust that our families had an enjoyable break and that the students have arrived back at school fired up for the fourth term.
A recent article in ‘The Conversation’ online magazine, entitled ‘Take risks, embrace failure and be comfortable with uncertainty: 3 activities to help your child think like an artist’, drew my attention, particularly as we hold the arts in such high regard here at Reddam. The article mentions that “The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust in creative processes, be comfortable with ambiguity, take risks, and embrace failure.” There is so much we could take from this packed sentence, but it reminded me again that we should encourage our students to embrace failures as a learning experience, thereby helping them to build resilience.
Of course, none of us likes to fail at anything – and yet it is an inevitable aspect of life. The article reminds us that in the world of art, as in life, there's no such thing as a perfect creation. Each brushstroke, every sketch, and all the imaginative ideas that children conjure represent a journey of trial and error. As such, encouraging our students to accept their “failures” is a precious gift that helps them grow into resilient individuals.
We are also reminded that the ability to generate ideas is a hallmark of an artist. It is a skill that fosters creative thinking and problem-solving. When children are free to explore their imagination without fear of failure, they develop this essential trait, enabling them to generate innovative solutions in various aspects of their lives.
Trusting the creative process is similar to having faith in oneself. We hope that our students learn that not everything unfolds as planned, but every mistake is an opportunity to learn and improve. This trust in the process nurtures resilience, enabling them to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in their artistic endeavours and beyond.
Taking risks is an inherent part of creativity and embracing failure is perhaps the most critical lesson we can teach our children. As the late UK education expert Ken Robinson put it, “If you are not prepared to be wrong, you will never come up with anything original.” Failure is not a dead end but a stepping stone to innovation. It is where growth and learning truly happen. We trust that as the students set about this final term of the year, they will do so confident in the fact that their teachers and parents back them entirely, and we hope that they will tackle all that they do without the fear of failure, but with innovative, creative and enquiring minds.
The Year 3-6 Mandarin students had an exciting start to the term, as they enjoyed a Mandarin incursion on Wednesday. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to immerse themselves in the language and to deepen their understanding of the rich culture associated with it.
During the holidays, Lucy Hartmann received the exciting news that she had been selected as a finalist for the Wild at Art Threatened Species Art Competition. She is one of 110 finalists, which were chosen from over 6 700 entries! As a finalist, Lucy’s entry is now eligible for the coveted People's Choice Award. The winner of this award will be determined through a public vote on the competition’s Facebook album, so if you’d like to support Lucy’s fantastic Southern Right Whale artwork, feel free to click on the link above. Well done, Lucy.
Also on the art front, over the holidays we received some very special news. Concours D'Arts is an international art competition for which students had the opportunity to produce a piece of work inspired by a theme of their choice. Well done to all our students who participated and particular congratulations to the following students who were awarded and placed:
Alexis Lee (Year 4) - Gold - Item Winner for Painting. Lily Bortolotti (Kindergarten) - Gold - Item Winner for Painting. Barry Yu (Year 1) - Gold - Item winner for Drawing. Hayley Xue (Year 1) - Gold - item winner for sculpture and installation.
Then, additional congratulations to Anastasia Cho (Year 6) who was announced the winner for the Junior section of the Little Things Art Prize held at the Saint Cloche Art Gallery. To all the incredibly talented artists who poured their heart and soul into their works, your dedication and passion for art truly shone through, making these competitions an inspiring journey of creativity and self-expression.
The Year 5 Orientation Day takes place on Sunday from 10am, and it should be an enjoyable time of dreaming about the future and all that awaits the Year 5s of 2024. In similar vein, the Year 6s have their Year 7 Orientation and Testing Day to look forward to the following weekend, as they prepare themselves for high school.
Have a great term!
Dee Pitcairn Principal
1 - The Beautiful Whale by Lucy Hartmann
Happy Birthday Reddam House would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Christian Luci-Merhi, Benjamin Vo, Violet Miziner, Harper Cunio, Brandon Bova, Capri Reynolds, Ariana Hronis, Flynn Cheng, Regina Muhlmann, Emily Petersen
Principal Awards Tobias Prufer-Waters, Benji Levitt, Hugo Mullins, Zoe Smythe, Jayden Kong, Marcus Hronis
Principal Honour Awards Marina Cook, Avaleen Paffas, Oisin Nohra Hoft, Victor Wang, Tyler Cuthbertson
Sports Fixtures Sports Fixtures 14th October 2023
Basketball Friday 13th October - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Year 8 MYSTICS vs SGHS Venom 4:20pm Ct 2 Year 9 LIGHTNING vs Be Real 5:50pm Ct 1 Year 8 SPARKS vs SGHS Wildcats 4:20pm Ct 1 Year 10 SUNS vs Sghs Cherry Pie 5:05pm Ct 2 Year 11 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 5:05pm Ct 1
Saturday 14th October - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Boys Year 5 CAVALIERS vs Newtown Comets 2:40pm Ct 2
Saturday 14th October - Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Girls Year 3 BOOMERS vs Inner City Angels 9:40am Ct 4 Year 3 TIGERS vs All Blacks 8:50am Ct 4 Year 4/5 STORM vs Inner City Flames 11:20am Ct 2 Year 6/7 TIMBERWOLVES vs Inner City Diamonds 2:40pm Ct4 Year 7 FLAMES vs Inner City Magiv 11:20am Ct 4
Boys Year 3 LAKERS vs Newtown Wizards 8am Ct 2 Year 3 SPURS vs Newtown Panthers 8:50am Ct 2 Year 3 WIZARDS vs Inner City Tigers 9:40am Ct 1 Year 4 BUCKS vs Sydney HoopStars Wildcats 12:10pm Ct 3 Year 5 RAPTORS vs Newtown Thunder 1:50pm Ct 1 Year 5 HORNETS vs Sydney HoopStars Moccasins 11:20am Ct 3 Year 6 BULLS vs Newtown Wizards 2:40pm Ct 2 Year 7 STAGS vs Newtown Rangers 1:50pm Ct 3 Year 7 MAVERICKS vs Big Dream Ballers 5:10pm Ct 4 Year 7 PACERS vs ProBall Clippers 5:10pm Ct 1 Year 7 NUGGETS vs KHY Astonauts 1pm Ct 2 Year 9 NETS vs Reggae Rockers 6:50pm Ct 2 Year 10 HEAT vs Newtown Stingrays 6:50pm Ct 3
PCYC (Marrickville) 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Year 8 ROCKETS vs Matto Magic 3pm Ct 1 Year 9 THUNDER vs Newtown Tigers 3:45pm Ct 1 Year 8 BLAZERS vs Inner City Cyclones 2:15pm Ct 1 Year 8 JAZZ vs Newtown Jazz 1:30pm Ct 1 Year 8 WARRIORS vs Newtown Bullets 7:30pm Ct 1
Year 11 GRIZZLIES vs Big Dream 4:30pm Ct 1 Year 10/11 MAGIC vs Inner City Mavericks 4:30pm Ct 2
Water Polo BOYS
Opens v Knox, Knox Pool 12:35pm Middle v Shore, Shore Pool 11:10am Primary v St Aloys, Scots Pool 8:30am
GIRLS Reddam 1 v SACS, UNSW Pool 8:15am Reddam 2 v Barker, UNSW Pool 10:30am Reddam 3 v SACS, UNSW Pool 9:45am Reddam 4 v Dolphins, UNSW Pool 11:00am Reddam 5 v SGHS, UNSW Pool 11:30am
Touch Football Girls Reddam 1 v KRB 2, Queens Park No. 3 (Baronga Avenue), 8:50 am Reddam 2 v Sceggs 7, Queens Park No. 2 (Baronga Avenue), 8:00 am Reddam 3 v Sceggs 11, Queens Park No. 13 (Darley Road near playground), 11:00 am Reddam 4 v Sceggs 12, Reservoir Field No. 2 (Oxford St), 10:30 am Reddam 5 v Sceggs 16, Reservoir Field No. 3 (Oxford St), 8:50 am Reddam 6 v KRB 19, Reservoir Field No. 4 (Oxford St), 9:40 am
Boys – Matches commence on Saturday 21st October.
Primary – Monday 16th October Reddam Rays V Raptors 4.10pm Field 2A Reddam Sharks V Fierce Field 3A Reddam Marlins V Roosters Blue Field 4 Reddam Killer Whales V Kenso Knights Field 5 Reddam Dolphins V Mighty Untouchables Field 7
Tennis - Matches commence on Saturday 21st October.
Cricket Reddam Ravens V Sydney Coastal Manta Rays 8.00am Lower Cooper Park West Reddam Rabbits V RJCC Stars 8.00am Lower Cooper Park 2 Reddam Roos V Easts Renegades 3.00pm Lough Field South
Kindergarten What a great start to term 4 – our final term of Kindergarten. It is hard to believe how fast the year is going! It was lovely to see all the students coming back so happy and well-rested after the holidays. The teachers were very impressed with their listening and focus this week. The term ahead promises to be an action-packed term, with Kindergarten already getting straight into practise for their upcoming production!
In English this week, we recapped our previous sight words before starting to look at new sight words next week. We discussed our learning goals for the term by highlighting areas we are already confident in. We then explored subjects and topics we would like to get better at or learn more about. This will help us to prepare for Year 1. We enjoyed completing a writing task all about our holidays, and we are now working confidently with impressive sentence structure. This week, we introduced a new digraph: ‘ch’. The children learned to identify this sound in a variety of words. We enjoyed writing sentences using the ‘ch’ digraph.
During our Mathematics lessons, we introduced the concept of equal sharing. We talked about what makes an equal and unequal group. We then started to explore grouping and sharing out objects into equal groups. We had lots of practises using concrete resources such as unifix cubes, teddy bears and counters before moving onto abstract learning such a pictures. We looked at a story called ‘The Doorbell rang’ to help expand on learning on equal sharing and grouping.
This term we will explore ‘Living and Non-Living things’ as our Science topic. We discussed what qualities make something a living thing and a non-living thing. To bring our learning to life, we explored our own playground and identified living and non-living things. We are really looking forward to learning more about living things this term!
In our PDH lessons this week, the children were introduced to ‘Sun and Water Safety’. We discussed how we can protect ourselves from the sun. During our lessons, we even pretended that we were going to the beach, and we acted out a role play of how we can protect ourselves from the sun!
Year 1 This week in Year 1 the children arrived with a sense of pride that they are a term away from graduating into Year 2! The development of maturity and independence has been plain to see with both their interactions with their peers and their attitude towards their school tasks.
The children wrote recounts of their holidays and they attended to sequencing language, past tense and engaging the reader. They skied, sailed and hiked their way back to Sydney shores!
This term will have an integrated History Geography and Science topic where we investigate and research food.
In History we discovered how our preparation of food has changed over time. We looked at kitchens of the past and considered the development of technology and the impact that has had on eating habits.
In Science we learnt about where our food comes from. We categorised food types into animal or plant products. Milk threw us into great discussion as the children correctly wanted clarity on what type of milk we were discussing. The oat, coconut, soy, etc milk lovers out there are not to be missed out! Obviously, not all food can be split with such ease, and this allowed for the children to consider alternative categories and whether they needed to be presented as Venn diagrams for some of their favourite foods, sushi being a prime example.
Within maths, we played a game of number detectives to develop the use of mathematical vocabulary and consolidate the understand of place value. The children had to roll dice to choose a number and then, through a series of questions, their peers had to guess their number. Is it an odd number? Is the value in the hundreds column higher or lower than 500? If you doubled the number what would it be?
A great start, Year 1, to what is sure to be a rewarding term.
Year 2 Our Year 2 students returned to school recharged and ready for Term 4! There is much excitement regarding the K-2 production of ‘Winne the Pooh’, the musical, as rehearsals have begun and costumes are being prepared.
In English this week our spelling focus was the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ blends which the students identified in many different words. We loved singing and dancing to the ‘OY/OI’ song! In grammar we reviewed sentence types including statements, questions and exclamations using the correct conjunction and punctuation for each. The use of the comma was revised to assist with separating groups within sentences. Did you know that words can be palindromes? It was fun to think of many palindromic words in our daily lives. Our grammar toolbox is expanding, and we are utilising these skills in our writing. This week our writing focus was narratives; the students composed interesting stories that have all the elements of a good narrative and refining their skills along the way.
Subtracting using the ‘Shopkeeper’s Method’ was a challenging concept this week in Mathematics. It involves using our mental arithmetic skills to find the difference by counting up to the larger number in the sum then finding the difference. Year 2 had a good attempt and became more proficient in this mental calculation strategy where we use number bonds to add and subtract quickly and accurately. 2D shapes, in particular quadrilaterals and common polygons, were used in combination to make tangram shapes. We made some animals, including a bird and a fox, using these shapes. The students worked well as we explored the concept of duration. Using real-life situations and our knowledge of clocks and time we solved problems and compared durations of events reading half hour and quarter hour times.
Significant landmarks were the focus of our History and Geography lessons this week. Our unit looks at sites around our country that have importance to us whilst also engaging our attention to locating these
in specific states and territories. We looked at both natural and man-made significant sites such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay.
In Science we began our unit on Living and Non-Living Things. The students noted what they already know, and we explored the classification of both living and non-living things and their needs.
In Personal Health and Development we began our unit of work on Social and Emotional Blockers which will include working on identifying what makes us worried or anxious and strategies we implement to help us identify our blockers and return to a calm and safe state of mind.
Year 3 Welcome back, Year 3!
There was a buzz of renewed energy and excitement in every classroom this week, with the students sharing many tales of grand adventures that had occurred during the school holidays and a curiosity about what the term ahead held in store.
Year 3 jumped straight back into the swing of things, exploring the importance of sleep, a healthy diet and an active lifestyle whilst discussing what ‘A Healthy Me’ looks like in PDH. Students were able to share some stories from their holidays which demonstrated the importance of gaining a balance between physical, emotional, and social health.
In English, the students were introduced to their Term 4 text type, ‘Diary Writing’. They explored how a diary is a written record of how someone feels on a daily basis, including their feelings, thoughts, hopes and fears. The Year 3s had the opportunity to study an example piece called ‘The Soccer Match’ and identified figurative, descriptive and emotive language in order to improve on their own diary entries.
In Geography and Science, the students were eager to pick up from where they left off last term, completing an Australian Tourism brochure on a place of their choice and continuing their understanding of living and non-living things. Finally, in Maths, Year 3 were introduced to their new unit: Decimals. The students were able to relate decimals to their everyday experiences of using different types of measurements such as length. They labelled the place values of ‘tenths’ and ‘hundredths’ and eagerly shared their Term 3 knowledge of fractions to help explain parts of a whole and develop their understanding of decimal places.
Here are some of the things that our students enjoyed most about their recent holidays and some of the things that they are especially looking forward to in their final term of Year 3:
Pippi Pike: ‘I went to a Music Camp called ‘Stringmania’ over the holidays and I had so much fun there. I met lots of new people and learnt a couple of new tunes. I couldn’t wait to come back to school so that I could see my friends and start my exams.’ William Feng: ‘I had playdates with Brandon almost every day during the holidays. We played games and had a basketball match. I was looking forward to returning to school so that I could work hard and learn more. I really want to make my parents proud of me this term.’
Aanya Gray: ‘I went to Sasha’s holiday house in Cunjurong Point and we basically just floated down the river for the whole time. It was amazing. I was really excited to start school again as I could see all of my friends and would get to start lessons again with my wonderful teachers. This term is going to be the best!’ Matthias Lee: ‘Over the holidays, I went to Tasmania with one of my friends. I had a great time as we visited MONA in Hobart. We took the ferry, which was very bumpy and fast, and saw lots of cool art displays. This term, I am excited for our Prize Giving and also The Holiday Celebration.’
Great start to Term 4, Year 3!
Year 4 Welcome back, Year 4! As the students began the first week of the final term, the remaining units of their Year 4 learning journey were introduced. These fantastic topics are sure to captivate the young minds of our students.
In Science, we will be delving into the fascinating realm of Forces. Students will have the opportunity to explore the fundamental forces that shape our world, including gravity, air-resistance, friction, and magnetism. Hands-on experiments and engaging activities will make this subject come alive in the classroom.
In Geography, the focus will be on sustainability in our topic "The Earth's Environment." It is essential for students to develop a deep understanding of the environment and the role they play in its preservation. Through analysing geographic tools such as infographics, charts and data, students will investigate a range of different concepts such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and consumer choices. Understanding these concepts will assist students in becoming better global citizens.
In Personal Development and Health (PDH), the focus will be on “Making Friends”. Fostering healthy relationships is a vital skill that will benefit students throughout their lives. They will learn to analyse the key attributes to becoming a friend and recognise the signs of unhealthy friendships. Well done on a great first week of learning!
Year 5 & 6 English Year 5 This week, the Year 5 students continued to explore themes of family, responsibility, leadership, captivity and freedom, through reading and examining Katherine Applegate’s ‘The One and Only Ivan’. Students analysed the way language is used to create and develop characters, particularly through descriptive and figurative language devices. They applied this knowledge, along with spelling and language conventions learnt during the year, to produce their own extended analytical responses. Well done, Year 5, on a successful week.
Year 6 This term, students in Year 6 will be analysing the much-loved Australian film, ‘Red Dog’. Firstly, they studied the social and historical context of the film. Next, they watched it and analysed the themes that were developed. Finally, they began to identify, explain and analyse the cinematic techniques that ‘Red Dog’ uses to manipulate meaning. The students learned that Red Dog was unarguably part of the community, and that community spirit is vital. Well done, Year 6. for engaging with the film.
Year 5 & 6 Science
This week in Science, Year 5 and 6 students began their new topic of Earth and Space. Year 5 students studied the events that occurred to give us planet Earth as we know it today. Students also learned why Earth experiences seasons and how the tilt of Earth affects this. Year 6 students studied the layers of planet Earth and its atmosphere. Students developed their understanding of each layer of Earth and its atmosphere, along with key features of these layers. Students also explored what convection currents are and how they impact Earth. Students will build on this knowledge over the next few weeks and discover how convection currents influence earthquakes and tsunamis.
In Science Club, students carried out one of three activities. Group one's design skills were tested as they designed and built model cars; these cars were then propelled by a balloon. Students needed to consider aerodynamics and the mass of their car to be the fastest. Group two learned about the laws of physics as they were challenged to create a circuit that would keep a marble in motion for the longest time possible. Students needed to consider speed, angles and the complexity of their designs. Group three made elephant's toothpaste. Elephant's toothpaste is when an array of chemicals and ingredients are combined to form a toothpaste-like substance; however, the scale of the toothpaste is enormous! Enough to clean the tusks of an elephant!
Year 5 & 6 Maths
In Year 5, students began the term by revisiting three-dimensional solids. Their exploration examined the intricacies of Euler's Theory, a fundamental concept connecting the numbers of faces, edges, and vertices within polyhedrons. However, the pinnacle of their discoveries lay in the unique qualities of the five Platonic Solids.
Through interactive websites, students discovered that the Platonic Solids are not just ordinary geometric shapes but have an exceptional level of regularity that makes them stand out among other polyhedra. For example, Eli Levine recognised that these solids displayed an extraordinary symmetry where their faces, edges, and vertices followed the same consistent pattern. Vincent Yu observed that each Platonic Solid had congruent faces, meaning they were identical in shape and size. Meanwhile, Brendan Ma pointed out that all the edges of these solids had the same length, and every vertex, or corner, had the same number of edges meeting at it. This interactive learning experience allowed students to appreciate the unique properties of Platonic Solids in a hands-on and engaging manner.
Meanwhile, Year 6 students concentrated on drawing three-dimensional solids and their corresponding nets. They undertook the challenge of identifying all possible nets that could be folded to create a cube. Additionally, they tackled the complexities of calculating the surface area of cuboids and triangular prisms, drawing on their previous knowledge of calculating the areas of rectangles and triangles. After mastering these concepts, they sketched various shapes’ front and top views, showcasing their ability to replicate three-dimensional figures on isometric dot paper.
Music Performance
Welcome back to Term 4, the grand finale to our year in Music. As we reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the events lined up, it is clear that this term is all about the power of collaboration.
This term, we're shifting the spotlight from individual brilliance to the magic that happens when our students come together. While solos have their unique charm, collaborative performances offer a different kind of enrichment. Working together in a musical setting teaches young musicians the importance of harmony, synchronisation, and mutual respect. It's not just about playing one's part perfectly, but about listening, adjusting, and blending with fellow musicians to create a cohesive sound. This experience is invaluable for young musicians as it fosters teamwork, nurtures their listening skills, and instils a sense of shared responsibility. Moreover, it mirrors the real world of music where collaboration is often the key to creating masterpieces.
In Week 3, we're all set for the electrifying 'Battle of the Bands'. This special assembly promises to be a treat for rock enthusiasts as our talented bands take centre stage.
The following week, we present the much-anticipated Spring Recital. This major event will feature a plethora of ensembles, including the String Orchestra and the Jazz Band, among many other delightful combinations.
As we approach the end of the year, many of our groups are also gearing up for performances at the Prizegiving ceremonies. A special mention must be made of all our Primary School choirs, who have been rehearsing diligently and are sure to enchant the audience.
While these group performances are at the forefront this term, the work done in individual lessons and smaller ensembles remains the backbone of our music programme. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our music students. Their dedication, passion, and growth over the year has been commendable.
Here's wishing all our young musicians a successful and joyous final term of music-making.
Year 2 Orff Percussion
The Year 2 Orff Ensemble has truly outdone themselves this year, showcasing their dedication, talent, and passion for music. Their performances throughout the year have been marked by precision and fluency, a testament to their hard work. Term 3 was particularly memorable. The ensemble's rendition of 'Believer' during the assembly was nothing short of spectacular. The harmonies, rhythms, and dynamics came together beautifully.
As we ventured into the new term, the enthusiasm of the group remained undiminished. Their first rehearsal post the break saw the students seamlessly pick up from where they left off, revisiting some of the iconic songs they've mastered over the year. This included hits like 'Clocks', the nostalgic 'I’ve been to London', the catchy 'Button and the Key', and of course, the crowd-favourite 'Believer'.
But the ensemble isn't one to rest on its laurels. They've embarked on a new musical journey with the upbeat and iconic 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina and the Waves. This song, with its infectious energy, promises to be a delightful addition to their repertoire. It's a fitting choice to conclude what has been an outstanding year of Orff music and xylophone performances.
We congratulate our Year 2 Orff students on their achievements throughout the year and their dedication to their music.
Year 3-4 Piano Duets
Ms Tromp would like to extend her heartfelt congratulations to all the children for their commendable attitude and skill demonstrated throughout this rewarding year of duet classes. Every Wednesday morning has been an opportunity for them to hone not just their musical talents, but also their collaborative and communication skills. The importance of listening cannot be overstated, especially when they have to tune into each other's performances.
Adeline and Alexis have gracefully completed a heartwarming duet from the movie ‘Up’. They are now embarking on a journey with a renowned piece from the Nutcracker Suite. Jayden and Nathan, showcasing their dedication, mastered an entire duet in just a few weeks. They are gearing up for a fresh piece in the upcoming term. Brandon and Joshua are diligently focusing on the rhythmic elements of their duets.
Amy and Ethan have embarked on the melodious journey of 'Swan Lake'. Their enthusiasm for this classic tune is evident in their performances. Jayden and Ariana, week by week, are learning the nuances of musical communication. Their duet is nearing its beautiful completion. Hebe and Maria, with their infectious energy, are having a blast collaborating. Their duet is on the brink of completion, and we eagerly await their performance. Lastly, Aliya and Charlotte are gearing up for a special performance. They cannot wait to perform their piece.
Ms Tromp is immensely proud of each duo and looks forward to more musical milestones in the future.
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Winnie the Pooh Rehearsal Schedule
Music
This week, the Kindergarten students learned some new songs and consolidated their understanding of pitch and rhythm. The main focus of the lesson was on ‘Mill Song’. We started with circle time and the students practised keeping a beat by clapping and then by passing an egg shaker around the circle in time. Once the beat felt stable and comfortable we started to sing ‘Mill song’ whilst passing the shaker in time with the song. After singing the lyrics we then learned to sing the song in solfa whilst using hand signs. This meant that transferring onto the xylophones was much more straight forward as by this stage the students had a clear understanding of the pitch and knew the melody very well. Finally, once the song was clear and fluent on the xylophones we were able to change the pitch of the melody by learning to play the song in a lower key.
Round and round The wheel goes round As it turns The corn is ground
Art Competition Over the holidays, we have had some sensational news on the Art front. Concours D'Arts is an international art competition where students had the opportunity to produce a piece of work inspired by a theme of their choice. Well done to all students who participated and congratulations to the following students who were awarded and placed: Alexis Lee (Year 4) - Gold - Item Winner for PaintingLily Bortolotti (Kindergarten) - Gold - Item Winner for Painting Barry Yu (Year 1) - Gold - Item winner for DrawingHayley Xue (Year 1) - Gold - item winner for sculpture and installation. An extended congratulations is in order for Anastasia Cho (year 6) who was announced the winner for the Junior section of the Little Things Art Prize held at the Saint Cloche Art Gallery. To all the incredibly talented artists who poured their heart and soul into their works, your dedication and passion for art truly shone through, making these competitions an inspiring journey of creativity and self-expression.
Library This week your child has received the Book Club catalogue from Scholastic that is designed to assist you and your child in discovering exciting new books!
If you or your child need guidance in choosing the perfect book, do not hesitate to reach out by emailing me at gamze.kiran@reddamhouse.com.au I am more than happy to help you find great reads that match your interests and reading level.
To order books you can visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP OR download the LOOP app. Your order will be electronically linked to the rest of your school’s order. Please note that we do not accept cash payments sent with your child to the school.
Orders are due on the 27th of October. Let's make reading a magical adventure together!
Important Dates