Maths - Probability

We have been learning about probability. Our learning has mainly been around probability vocabulary, exploring the meaning of words such as will, will not, might, could, definitely, chances and to some extent, likelihood. To help us, we watched an on-line book and read a story called Probably Pistachio. These stories also introduced us to the concept of chance, for example, what are the chances of picking a red apple out of a bag of 10 apples if there are 7 red apples and 3 green apples? 

Below are photos of children exploring probability vocabulary.

Diwali

Room 2 children began learning about Diwali by reading a few stories and looking at different Rangoli designs. We made Diwali candles and coloured in some Diwali pictures. The mother and grandmothers of one of our students came in to school and made Rangoli designs while classes watched. It was such a lovely experience. Thank you very much Dolly!  

Healthy Living Day 11.11.16

Last Friday, May Road School hosted a Healthy Living Day. We had representatives from different organisations providing information to children and their families about health issues such as managing asthma, head lice (nits), energy efficiency for warmer, healthier homes and providing assistance with winter clothing and buying school stationery. There were also plenty of fun physical activities to do - essential for good health and development - such as basketball, football and skipping, all of which are easy and inexpensive to do at home! 

In the morning, Room 2 children worked with their wonderful buddy class, Room 14, to make a healthy fruit, cereal and yoghurt parfait - perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert. Yummy!!


 

Maths

We have been learning to measure using non-standard units. This means, using items to measure things instead of using standard units of measurement such as centimetres. In the following pictures, Room 2 children are measuring the length or width of the classroom mat, chairs and distances between objects using their hands or feet. They independently chose the things they wanted to measure. Great to see independent thinking happening in the classroom!

Keeping Ourselves Safe

As part of Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS), Room 2 children have been learning, with Constable Jamieson, about sneaky driveways and how to cross the road safely. They have also been learning about the importance of knowing their home address and telephone number and who a safe person may be to help them if they are lost. Here are pictures of some children working on their address and telephone number.

Working on our addresses and telephone numbers with Miss Ocampo