This week, the students of Years 5 and 6 participated in the second round of our debating series. The topics were:
We should do more to protect Antarctica
We should buy more Australian made products
This week's topics required students to investigate concepts related to conservation and global trade through research. They are learning the importance of supporting their points with relevant facts and figures.
As part of Book Week this week, Year 6 are holding a Pre-Loved Book Stall on Monday 24/8 to Thursday 27/8 at recess on the Valley. All books are just 50 cents each. A great opportunity for students to find and choose a book of interest to add to their home library and at the same time support the Year 6 fundraising efforts this year.
On Tuesday, we celebrated Science Week by devoting the entire day to investigating water and the ocean. The day commenced with a multi-age group experiment about surface tension, after which the Year 5 students investigated rubbish pollution in the ocean and shared their design ideas for a machine which could pick up this waste.
As well as enjoying a full day of science on Tuesday, Year 5 continued their weekly science lessons on the topic of 'Materials.' This week students were investigating how the shapes of different structures can affect their strength. They made different shaped columns out of paper and then placed books on top to test the strength. The students have enjoyed practicing the scientific skills of predicting, conducting experiments, recording results and making conclusions. Group work was the key and they really supported each other to achieve their best.
This week, the students of Years 5 and 6 participated in the first round of Stage 3 Debating. It was a pleasure to witness the students engaging the learning power of collaboration to build their team's case. Many robust arguments for and against the topic were presented on Wednesday. The two topics were:
It would be better to go to a boarding school than a day school
We should all be vegetarian
Scholastic Book Club - orders closing soon
Dear Parents,
Your child should have brought home a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue.
Each catalogue contains the entire range of books available which enables you to purchase for all ages, siblings, relatives or gifts for friends.
You order online using LOOP – and DON’T need to return any paperwork to school! Order online using LOOP http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/bc_parents.asp Easy and paperless!
When asked for the school name enter “St Luke’s Grammar School” and it will come up with the Bayview option.
Purchases will come home with your child when they are delivered to the school.
Last date for ordering this month is Monday 10 August.
Kind regards,
Susie Duffy
