White Elephant Stall

WOWZA! Our White Elephant stall was such a huge success today! Well done to all the 3/4 students for their super sales work, as well as their fantastic display of all the products.  A massive thank you to everyone who donated unwanted treasures as well as all our lucky customers who picked up a bargain or two (or more!).

 
 

 

 

 

Marvelous Moss Ball!

A huge thank you to the teachers and parents who came to help make 60 odd moss balls today! Extra special mention goes to Miss Gamage for organising the whole thing!

Funwas had by all! Check our out photos bellow. 

HANGING MOSS BALLS

We are very excited to announce that the 3/4 Community will be hosting a ‘Hanging Moss Ball Workshop’ and we would love for you to help us in this experience. We will be making Moss Balls as a celebration of our Inquiry unit, focused on Sustainability. 

The plants and all of the materials needed for this activity will be provided by the class teachers, they will of course also be there to run the workshops. Students will be able to take their own Moss Ball home which will last a lifetime, if watered and cared for properly. The 3/4 teachers thought this would be an appropriate end of year present for us as for they have been teaching us about the issue of over consumption in our western world.


We look forward to seeing you there and if not we look forward to bringing home the end product! 

From the 3/4 Community

3/4C Debate!

Today members of 3/4C participated in a class debate! Groups worked together to create well informed and very persuasive arguments on the topic of Wind Farms. 

Students for wind farms argued how sustainable and environmentally friendly they are when creating electricity. Sean's group also said that they make a hill look pretty jazzy! 

The against side argued that wind turbines can be destructive to migrating birds who could fly into them! Maia used lots of emotive language and we were all convinced. Then Michael's group finished off by giving us lots of facts about more sustainable ways to create energy like geothermal power. 

In the end most people agreed that the negative side were more convincing. Well done to all! 

 

WHITE ELEPHANT STORE- PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

 

Date: Wednesday 14th of December

Time: 1:15pm- 2pm

Location: 3/4 Community

As a response to our Inquiry unit on Sustainability,

the 3/4 Community will be hosting a White Elephant Stall to promote the reuse of products and reducing the over consumption of goods.

All proceeds raised will be donated to the Lotus Fund Charity, which will be used to support educating underprivileged girls in Laos.

A White Elephant Stall is where people bring in their unwanted items such as books, toys or accessories to be sold in one place.

We are asking students from all grades at CCK to participate in donating unwanted items to sell at the lunchtime stall, which all will be able to attend.

You can begin dropping items off to the 3/4 Community each day from now until the day of this event.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

“one Person’s Junk is Another Person’s Treasure”.

Oh Emmanuel, God is with us now!

As part of our unit, Oh Emmanuel-God is with us now! the 3/4 Community have constructed an Advent calendar filled with goodwill actions which students have designed and will perform e.g. helping a peer with a task, giving someone a compliment, helping parents prepare a meal at home etc.

This initiative is designed to remind us to GIVE MORE rather than HAVE MORE during the time of Advent. 

Goodwill actions are revealed during morning prayer each day.

Parents, grandparents and siblings are always welcomed within this sacred time in the 3/4 Community. 

We hope that the season of Advent reminds you that God is really with us now and to remember the true meaning of this Holy celebration.  

A HUGE Day Out

On Wednesday the 23rd of November the Year 3/4 Community went on a really fantastic and packed excursion. We had the chance to see Melbourne City from a different perspective while enjoying relaxing on the River Boat Cruise. The cruise was really interesting because we got to see Amai Park, the MCG, Rod Laver Arena. We were shocked at how musky and dirty the water was we thought it would be clear! Did you know that there are rubbish collectors all along the Yarra River that collect everything from the city?

Other facts we learnt about the Yarra River were:

• There are 68 bridges along the Yarra River
• There was a bridge built in 1888 (Princess Bridge)
• There is a rock climbing area under a bridge along the Yarra (how cool!)
• Shane Warne went to Melbourne High School
• Eureka is the tallest tower in Melbourne
• Matthew told us that most parts of the Yarra River is actually man made to solve the problem of Melbourne flooding
• Hamilton Island is a man made island due to the Yarra being dug out

After the River Boat Cruise we had lunch in the Botanical Gardens. It was so relaxing because we had a chance to get back to nature. After lunch we went to the gobsmacking and hilarious performance El Kid at the Arts Center.

We were so impressed by the techniques used in the show and the actors were such amazing singers! We all left the art center feeling awed and had so many questions for the performers.

Week 7 Stars

It's a family affair! Well done Carl, Lola and Evie for working hard to receive these weeks Star of the Week award! 

 

JOIN OUR ARMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL NINJAS!!!!!

Today we turned into Ninjas! 

As part of our Inquiry lesson today, we had a Skype conversation with a friend of Miss Gamage's (Sara Rickards), who is an Environmental Engineer/ Ninja.

Sara spoke about the importance of sustainability and outlined ways which we can help the environment through our own actions.

Sara highlighted particular ways that we can make the world a better place e.g. using reusable coffee cups, picking up rubbish, eating organic foods, helping other people, planting trees and saving electricity.

After the talk, we were given the opportunity to brainstorm specific ways that we can become Environmental Ninjas ourselves. As a result, we have chosen secret environmental missions to do over the course of the term.

Here is a Ted talk which Sara gave on sustainability  which you might like to watch and discuss;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjjiDUdBz2E

                                Here is a photo of us as Ninjas. YOU TOO can become a Ninja!!!!

Funny Limericks

Today in 3/4 we learnt how to write limericks. 

A limerick is a silly poem with five lines.  They are often funny or nonsensical.  Limericks were made famous by Edward Lear, a famous author who wrote the "Book of Nonsense" in the 1800's.  This was an entire book of silly limericks.

Here are a few of the students from this morning:

Monkey Man
There was a cheeky monkey man,
He hit a zookeeper with a pan,
And climbed up a tree,
And did a great wee,
And escaped into a fast van.

By Mark

Family Eating
I ate my mum, I ate my dad,
And my brother is really mad,
So I ate him as well,
I was really on a heavy pad.

By Kevin


Smelly Belly
There once was a smelly belly,
Which smelt like rotten jelly,
She very very fat,
I'm sure about that,
So that was our smelly belly.

By Amelie

Gigantic Poo
There once was a gigantic poo,
It loved being in the loo,
He thought it was fun,
So he pushed his mum,
In the gigantic toilet too. 

Week 6 Stars!

Well done, Sophie, Emma, Xavier and Bawgtu who was away today for working hard and receiving Star of the Week! Keep it up!! 

 

Week 5 Stars

Well done Amy C, Michelle, Luke, Loleta and Gizelle for working hard all last week throughout swimming to receive Star of the Week!

Day One Done and Dusted!

Day One of the swimming program over! 

 

 

Week 3 Stars!!

There was no assembly this morning due to the Prep Orientation however we just had to give out awards to these people for their hard work last week. Well done John, Brendan and Will G! 

 

Going Green!

                                                                                                 GOING GREEN!!

Today in Inquiry we learnt more about what is means to be sustainable. We investigated ways in which we are environmentally sustainable in areas of both home and school e.g. turning off the lights, eating nude foods and using active travel.

We learnt all about the 6 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Rethink and Repair) and what they involve.

Here is a cool song which tells us more about what is means to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJ45Yc3urg

We have some homework as well for parents to complete. We ask that you please fill out our survey below so that we can learn about the sustainable of your workplace; 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!

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Asylum Resource Centre!

Today some student from Grades 3-6 had the opportunity to visit the Asylum Resource Center in Footscray. It was very beneficial to see first hand the positive impact that our donations are making to those people most in need in our community. You can learn more about the Center, including ways you can help by visiting their website below. The selected students will be sharing their learning from the experience with the rest of our school community soon. Here are some feedback from students and photos of our trip.                                              

 "It was the most amazing place I've ever been!" (Xavier Healey)                              
"It was an eye opening experience and a memory that I will never forget" (Mark Cuni)

https://www.asrc.org.au/

Week 2 STARS!

A wonderful week of work by all students! Congratulations in particular to Michael, Kevin and Lily for all your hard work and acheivements this week. 

 

A walk in the park

Year 3/4 had a lovely afternoon walking and playing in the park as part of our immersion for Inquiry this term. Here are some happy snaps!

  

Ways of the West: Food Drive for Asylum Seeker

Way of the West

Asylum Seekers Resource Centre Assistance

The Social Justice Leaders would like to remind everyone that we are supporting the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Footscray during October.

A few items of dried food were donated last week and we thank you for those donations.

Listed below are the items that we are asking you to donate during October.

Please check the lists in your Learning Areas of the items that are needed and fill up the baskets in your rooms to help the Asylum Seekers. 

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Week 1 Monday 3rd October – Friday 7th October Dried Food             Healthy breakfast cereals              Dried fruit, nuts, seeds ·           Healthy snack food (for lunch boxes) ·        Spices ·        Tea (black, green, herbal) and instant coffee	Week 2 Monday 10th October - Friday 14th October Tinned Food ·        Tuna, salmon, sardines ·        Vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peas ·        Lentils, chickpeas, beans (No baked beans please) ·        Tomato paste ·        Small jars of honey ·        Long life milk
Week 3 Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October Toiletries ·        Shampoo ·        Soap ·        Toothbrushes ·        Sanitary products ·        Shaving items	Week 4 Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October Other household items ·        Dishwashing detergent ·        Washing powder ·        Nappies (especially larger sizes) ·        Gift cards (Kmart, Big W, Target)

Ways of the West: Food Drive for Asylum Seeker

Way of the West

Asylum Seekers Resource Centre Assistance

The Social Justice Leaders would like to remind everyone that we are supporting the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Footscray during October.

A few items of dried food were donated last week and we thank you for those donations.

Listed below are the items that we are asking you to donate during October.

Please check the lists in your Learning Areas of the items that are needed and fill up the baskets in your rooms to help the Asylum Seekers. 

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Week 1 Monday 3rd October – Friday 7th October Dried Food             Healthy breakfast cereals              Dried fruit, nuts, seeds ·           Healthy snack food (for lunch boxes) ·        Spices ·        Tea (black, green, herbal) and instant coffee	Week 2 Monday 10th October - Friday 14th October Tinned Food ·        Tuna, salmon, sardines ·        Vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peas ·        Lentils, chickpeas, beans (No baked beans please) ·        Tomato paste ·        Small jars of honey ·        Long life milk
Week 3 Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October Toiletries ·        Shampoo ·        Soap ·        Toothbrushes ·        Sanitary products ·        Shaving items	Week 4 Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October Other household items ·        Dishwashing detergent ·        Washing powder ·        Nappies (especially larger sizes) ·        Gift cards (Kmart, Big W, Target)