Welcome to a look at Week 3,
COLOUR RUN 2025
In English, students reviewed the Bossy ‘e’ rule to make vowels say their name, and learned the ‘aw’ (claw) and ‘au’ (autumn) sounds. They also practised the doubling rule for f, l, and s. As a class, we created a shared procedure text, “How to Play Duck, Duck, Goose,” modelling a title, materials, and clear steps before students wrote and illustrated their own procedure.
This week in Mathematics, we began exploring 3D shapes. The children discovered the differences between 2D and 3D shapes and noticed that the faces of 3D shapes are made up of 2D shapes. They learned about attributes such as faces, edges and vertices, found examples of 3D shapes in their environment, and enjoyed creating their own 3D shapes using matchsticks and playdough.
In Technology, students learned about digital systems and their components. They identified the digital tools they use at school, home and in the community, and discussed their different purposes. Students explored how digital systems are made up of hardware — the parts we can see, touch and feel — and identified common hardware components found in devices such as computers, tablets and interactive screens.
In Science, we continued exploring push and pull forces. The children experimented with using straws and their own breath to create a force that moved a ping pong ball forward and backward without using their hands. They enjoyed discovering how different strengths of pushes and pulls can change the movement of an object.
In Religion, Students learned about the Holy Trinity — God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. After watching a short video about St Patrick, they discovered how he used a shamrock to help explain the three parts of the one God. Students then completed an activity to show their understanding by filling in missing words and creating their own three-leaf clover to represent the Trinity.
In Health, students explored how emotional responses affect feelings. After reading The Colour Monster, they discussed how people react to different situations and matched scenarios to common emotions. Students then wrote about how they might feel in various situations, explaining the reasons behind their feelings.
