Science Experiment - Will it sink or will it float?

 Today we made predictions for our upcoming experiment! On Monday we will test whether the following objects will float or sink in water. Here are our predictions...

Science Experiment - Which ice cube will melt faster?

Term 3 - 2020 Year 3 EALD group

In Year 3 this term we want to explore the relationship between heat and ice. We started our unit by reading the story "Our House Is On Fire" . (Teacher notes and ideas -> HERE  and HERE )

The story is about a young girl, called Greta Thunberg, that feels very strongly about some changes that are happening in the world regarding climate. The book also includes some beautiful illustrations that we looked at closely and had discussions about. 

Then we read the story "The Very Hungry Bear" and we talked about how the polar bear in the photo is slowly losing his iceberg because it is melting. 

                                     

Once we had shared our thoughts it was time to conduct an experiment. Our big question is "Why is the ice melting faster than usual?" as we are trying to figure out why there are rising sea levels across the world and if it is due to ice melting. 

We placed 3 ice cubes in 3 different containers. One was in the shade, one was under a lamp and one was in direct sunlight. We observed them for over 1 hour to see the changes. 

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We will discuss our result during our next lesson and update our blog. 

2020 Parent Teacher Interviews

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Parent-Teacher interviews will be held this year during Weeks 3 – 6 of Term 3. Due to the current situation parent/teacher interviews will be held over the phone. Below is the overview of the phone interviews. The interview schedule will be in 15 minute blocks. This will give the staff time to conclude the interview and ring the next parent. Please be respectful of other parents and adhere to your allocated time.

 

3	3  August KB KS KI KM	4  August KB KS KI KM 2VP 6M Mrs Solidakis	5 August 1D, 1B, 1G & 1SM 2F, 2J & 2PA 3S 4B 6K, 6M & 6T Mrs Solidakis	6 August 1D, 1B, 1G & 1SM 2F, 2J, 2PA & 2VP 3S 4B 6K, 6M & 6T Mrs Solidakis
4	10 August 3G 3C	11 August 3G 3C 5C	12 August 4L 4M 5M 5C	13 August 4L 4M 5M 5C Mrs Solidakis
5	17 August 5B Mrs Vasiliou Ms Spanos Ms Makridis Mrs Cannizzo	18 August 5B Mrs Vasiliou Ms Makridis Mrs Cannizzo	19 August 5B Mrs Lloyd Mrs Vasiliou Ms Spanos Ms Makridis Ms Hopkins Ms Wilson	20 August 5B Mrs Skribias Mrs Lloyd Ms Spanos Ms Hopkins Ms Wilson	21st August Ms Hopkins
6	24 August Mrs Skribias Ms Fleischer	25 August Mrs Skribias Ms Fleischer	26 August Ms Borg Mr Glanville	27 August Ms Borg Mr Glanville

 

The interviews will be organised online. The quickest way to access the website and to arrange an interview time is to go to   www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code

This will bring you to the following link:

 

In the Event code box, enter the code a629p and follow the three steps for setting up an interview time:

a. Enter your details

             b. Make a teacher selection

             c. Choose your time

 

Please note that parent/teacher interviews will open on Monday 27^th July at 8am and close at 4 pm on Friday 31^st July. The school will not be sending out Parent/Teacher Interview information confirming times. The booking time that you choose is confirmed by email to you.

If you are not able to access the internet; please come to the office and ask to speak to Mrs D’Arrigo for assistance.

Interviews are strictly 10 minutes and may not be recorded. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements.

You may change interview bookings at any time prior to the closing date, by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website and using the event code. You will need to use the same name and email address that you used when you made your original booking. 

 

 

Sally D’Arrigo

Deputy Principal (Rel)

24^th July 2020

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