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More Term 3 news...
Each week we've been talking about various aspects of Road Safety.  Students have brought in clothes and equipment that keep them safe when walking, scooting and cycling around the neighbourhood. 

We've discussed how to be good passengers and practiced singing the Seatbelt Song to remind us of the importance of wearing a seatbelt. 

Betty's visit
Today we were lucky enough to have Betty, Kerrimuir's Crossing Supervisor, come and visit.  She answered questions about herself, her job and Road Safety in general.  She made sure to tell the Preps about correct behaviour on and around the crossing.  Important things to remember are: wait behind the yellow line until Betty blows the whistle twice, walk across the crossing and stay within the lines.  Stop, look, listen and think before crossing, she said.  When she blows the whistle only once that means 'Stop - there's danger around'. Betty has been a lollipop lady for over 32 years so she knows what she's talking about! 

 

Latest News...
Last Friday, Brainstorm Productions brought their show 'The H Team' to Kerrimuir. Actors Lauren and Vito played Mindy and Cal, two people from outer space who came to advise Australian children about living in health and harmony. In a fast-paced, energetic show they kept their audience spell-bound for an hour while managing to impart their messages about making sensible personal choices in life. It was an upbeat production that really got the children talking.
After such a fantastic morning, it was lovely to spend the afternoon outside in the winter sunshine watching Kerrimuir's Quidditch final.

 

 

Hello Term 3!
This term we're looking at Road Safety.  Each week everyone has the chance to share their knowledge with the class about road rules, signs, safety equipment etc. The other week we went outside to observe passing traffic and pedestrians, having learned how to tally the results. We were also lucky enough to have Anne from the RACV's 'Street Scene' come and talk to us about how to stay safe as pedestrians and passengers. She used catchy raps and rhymes to help teach the important messages.

 

 

Looking back...
It has been an action-packed term and we are looking forward to a refreshing break.  But before we say goodbye to Term 2, let's look back at some other events we've enjoyed...














Mr Reid, our school handyman, told us about all the jobs he does to keep us safe and Fiona, one of our mums, explained her role as a nurse.  Thanks to both for taking time to talk to us about how they are our community helpers.

Swimming lessons were very successful with every participant making significant progress over two weeks.  We had lots of parent helpers to assist on the bus and at the pool, so many thanks again to all who gave up their time to help. 

We've been enjoying some really great maths games and activities.  This one involved rolling a die ten times, finding a shape with the corresponding number of sides and then making a pattern or picture using those shapes.  Lots going on with this one! 

 We've continued to work in pairs and groups and we're lucky to be able use the computers in our classroom too. 

Finally, we were sad to say farewell to Vadim  who was only with us for a few weeks.  We hope he will return to see us again one day.  Keep looking at our blog, Vadim, and keep in touch!