Friday, 27 February 2015

Extreme Reading Competition


Take a photo of yourself reading in an extreme way to win a fantastic prize! Email the photo to your teacher. Entries close Friday 6th March. Good luck!

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Solar Energy

 

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4183229.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 25th February 2015.

1. Briefly summarise the Solar Energy story.
2. Have you learnt about photons.
3. Which chemical element is used to make solar panels?
4. The flow of electrons through a solar panel is called _______________.
5. Solar power is a non-renewable energy. True or false?
6. What are the benefits of using solar energy?
7. What are the disadvantages?
8. Where in Australia are they going to build a solar farm?
9. How many homes will it power?
10. Do you think more people in El Salvador should install solar panels? Why or why not?

Help!

5th Hayward need water bombs for one of their Spring Fair activities. If you know where I can buy them, please let me know.

Thanks.

  

Monday, 23 February 2015

Antónimos

Durante la semana del 24 al 27 de febrero estaremos estudiando lo siguiente:

Los antónimos
Clases de sujeto en la oración
Identificar la idea principal en un texto.
Recuerda:
Cambiar el libro de lectura y que tu maestra firme el HCB


Los siguientes enlaces pueden ayudar a ampliar los temas.



Con estas palabras escribe una historia utilizando los antónimos 



Thursday, 19 February 2015

Chinese Migration




Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4178063.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 25th February 2015.

1. Who is Anna’s great, great, great Grandfather?
2. He came to Australia from _____________ in ______________.
3. What work did he do when he first arrived in Australia?
4. Where in New South Wales did he set up lots of businesses?
5. Why did many Chinese immigrants come to Australia in the 1850s?
6. What would life have been like for Chinese migrants when they first arrived in Australia?
7. About how many people of Chinese background live in Australia today?
8. How has the town of Wentworth honoured John Egge?
9. In your own words, describe the contribution Chinese migrants have made to Australia.

Monday, 16 February 2015

Grade 5 Camp

A massive thank you to all the parents who helped Grade 5 have a fantastic time on camp!

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Dairy Diet




Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4173986.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 18th February 2015.

1.Describe the `Kickstart for Kids’ program the children in the BtN story are involved in.
2. According to a CSIRO study, kids who don’t eat dairy for breakfast are...
3. What percentage of kids between 12 and 16 aren’t getting enough dairy?
4. Which nutrients does dairy contain?
5. Why is calcium important?
6. How many serves of dairy should you be having by the time you’re twelve?
7. Apart from dairy, what other foods are high in calcium?
8. Does your breakfast usually include dairy? Give examples.
9. Do you eat enough dairy each day? Explain your answer.

Monday, 9 February 2015

Medicinas para el campamento

Buenos dias, si algun alumno tiene que tomar algún medicamento durante el campamento, favor hacer entrega del medicamento en una bolsa ziploc junto con las indicaciones de la dósis y horario en el que se tendrá que tomar el medicamento. Ms. Alejandra estara recibiendo estas medicinas el día miercoles a las 7am enfrente del aula 33.

Thursday, 5 February 2015

5th Linares
Individual and Group Photos to be taken on 
Tuesday 10th February. 

Información Importante para el Campamento

Por motivos de espacio para el transporte de equipaje, le solicitamos favor no enviar maletas con sus hijos para el campamento. Utilizar como equipaje, bolsones deportivos o mochilas. Agradecemos su colaboración.

 Equipaje Permitido:
















Equipaje NO permitido:




















Recuerden que también son necesarios los siguientes artículos:

- Snack para la mañana
- Bolsón pequeno para las caminatas
- Sleeping bag o edredón pequeño con almohada
- Tennis/ botas para escalar y crocs/sandalias
- Botella para agua
- Cambios de ropa para 3 días completos
- Pijamas
- Suéter o chaqueta caliente ( por la noche baja la temperatura)
- Gorra
- Lámpara de mano
- Cepillo de diente/pasta de diente/ cepillo de pelo / shampoo/ jabón / toalla
- Par extra de calcetines
- Repelente de mosquitos

Muchas gracias!

Wednesday, 4 February 2015


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