Term 2 has begun and we're off at a run!  

Through my Read Write Inc responsibilities I am very excited to have witnessed a special graduation of one of my students earlier this term.  This student has the quiet determination of 'The Tortoise', never uses personal challenges as reason for not striving and stays humble with each milestone reached.  I am so proud of this student and wish them every success as they take on the next colour.

I am taking on Green Group this term and will be in touch with my parent group soon.  Keep learning your speed sounds and RED words attached to your backpacks. ?

During our weekly Yura Muda lesson in F-2 we continue to learn about different aspects of our local Yura culture.  We love our lessons with Karmy and look forward to them every week.  Late last term we learned about the Awi Itina.  Historically when we see these little red breasted birds zipping about it signals rain coming.  I haven't seen any around where I live for some time...possibility why there has not been decent rain for ages!!!

At the end of week 3 I completed a little Science unit with my F-2 group on Seasons.  I'm so proud of them.  They listen to some of my very hard brain stretch questions and somewhat scratch their heads near the beginning of the unit but by the end they are able to explain some very complex concepts such as earth tilt and orbit, and how this effects our seasons.  I've been very impressed!

Finally, my work with SWAN continues.  We have recently gone through a big curriculum reset.  I'm very proud of all of the Maths and English task development I have worked on in readiness for the month ahead.  I'm excited to see how far we can move along academically this term.  I have quite a few new afternoon routines I am trying this term also.  Variety is the spice of life. ?  I look forward to reflecting on my new afternoon routines with you at the end of this school term.

Have a great term Everyone.