Toy Stories!

We had a fabulous incursion on Tuesday. We learnt all about toys! The Preps and the Juniors worked together in mixed groups to explore toys from throughout the ages. We discovered that Mrs Fitt is the 'jacks' champion of St. Luke's. We learnt lots of interesting information about the history of toys and we were able to play many games that our parents and grandparents would have played when they were children. 
Thanks to Cynda and Barry from the History Box for an action packed and engaging session.  

We did some writing about our incursion - here are our discoveries and the things we enjoyed.

I learnt that toys are still fun when they are old. I discovered puppets are made out of clay sometimes because I made one out of clay. I enjoyed drawing on the rocks. I wonder why the tin toy robot falls apart? Alexa
I liked the puppets because they gave me lots of ideas. Campbell
I learnt who invented Thomas the Tank Engine and I enjoyed making the puppets too and in two days we can take them home and I liked the Ngaka Ngaka too. Naimh
I enjoyed doing the hula hoop. It was fun because it rocked around my body and it also went around my neck. Caitlin
I enjoyed making the puppets because it was fun and I enjoyed playing Ngaka Ngaka. Gracie
I discovered other old toys are from other different countries like Egypt and the Pyramids. Chantelle
I liked the puppets and the Barbies. It was fun. I loved another Barbie and playing with the toys. Sophie
I learnt the you can still play with old toys from the history. I liked when I dressed up as Gepetto it was funny that they all laughed. Simon
I learnt when I made my puppet that I can play with it when it's dry. Stephanie
I enjoyed making puppets because I love puppets. Ebony
I enjoyed the puppets because we got to make our own puppet. I enjoyed the Lego because you can make stuff like houses. Eva
I enjoyed making the puppets and making the rocks. Olivia
I discovered that everything was fun. I enjoyed doing Ngaka Ngaka with my friends. I enjoyed doing the puppets. I enjoyed going outside. Riley
I enjoyed drawing on the rocks because we got to keep them. I enjoyed playing with the spinning tops because they spin very fast. I learnt the Aboriginals have a game called Ngaka Ngaka which is like Noughts and Crosses. James
I enjoyed the puppets because I liked putting on the head. Hamish
I enjoyed the Ngaka Ngaka because we got to draw on the rocks and I can play Ngaka Ngaka and I enjoyed playing with the toys. Frances
I learnt that you don't need to call Noughts and Crosses, Noughts and Crosses you can call it Ngaka Ngaka. I enjoyed Ngaka Ngaka. I enjoyed the skipping because it was fun and it was a bit tricky. Patrick
I learnt who invented Thomas the Tank Engine and I enjoyed making the puppets too and in two days we can take them home and I liked the Ngaka Ngaka too. Naimh
The Aboriginal people have a game called Ngaka Ngaka which is like Noughts and Crosses. Elva
I enjoyed bowling because I knocked down three skittles. Joshua
I discovered a new game called Ngaka Ngaka and I loved playing Ngaka Ngaka and I learnt that it is an Aboriginal game. Joel
I learnt to play Ngaka Ngaka. I liked to make my puppet. We made stones. Declan

Preps talk to your families about ALL the toys and games you played on Tuesday. What is your favourite toy or game? Share with us!

Toy Stories from marieck

The Story of Noah's Ark

In Religion we are reading stories from the Old Testament in the Bible. We have enjoyed learning about Noah's Ark. At computer time we worked with a partner to create our own impressions of Noah's Ark. We used Tux Paint to make our pictures.

What is your favourite story from the Old Testament?

Quick Quiz Week!

Here are five quick quiz questions for you to solve. Write your answers down and bring them to school. We will share the answers on Friday. Good luck!

1. Which Letterland character likes to juggle?

2. If I have 15 lollies and I eat 6 how many lollies do I have left?

3. How many of each animal did Noah take onto the Ark?

4. Finish this line from a song you know - Give me a home among the ______________ ?

5. How do we say number 4 in Italian? (clue - it starts with 'qu')

Can you think of a quick quiz question? You can share it in the comments section.

PJ Day!

One of our favourite days at school is PJ Day. On this day we wear our PJ's to school, bring our favourite bedtime toy and have toast for breakfast. Most importantly we raise money for Melbourne Citymission to help them care for those people in our community who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 
Here we are having a fun day for a great cause!

PJ Day! - slideshows

Why is it important to show that we care for those people in our community who are less fortunate than us?

More Family stories from our Story boxes

Here are the rest of our beautiful family stories. You can view the other stories here. Our Inquiry topic this term is 'story' and we are discovering what we learn from stories. Each Prep has brought a story box to share memories, events and people who are special to their family.

Caitlin
My cousins are very special to me because we have lots of plays and it's lots of fun. 

Elva
I shared my Baptismal video. It's special because it has all my family in India. 

Stephanie
I liked my Baptism day and when I went to Puffing Billy and when I was born. 

Joshua 
I love Annabelle and Mum and Dad. I went to a wedding with my Mum and Dad.

Simon
My whole family went to the zoo and saw the sleepy lions and the butterfly that was big and bright. It was my auntie's birthday and she had a good time.

James
I liked building my big Lego tower with my family. My Grandma played cricket for Australia. I love my Oma very much.

Declan
My Irish flag is very special to my family because my Mum and Dad and Niamh were born there. 


Story Box - More Family Stories on PhotoPeach

Balloon Rockets!

On Wednesday we followed a procedure to make a balloon rocket. We had our buddies to help us and we had lots of fun. 
We learnt that the air from the balloon moved the balloon along the string. We had to be careful to keep the string tight so the balloon could travel along smoothly. Great science!

Balloon Rockets from marieck

National Tree Day

Last Friday the whole school was a part of National Tree Day. We planted thirty new trees and added mulch to our garden beds. Every class was allocated a special job. The Preps and Seniors were in charge of planting 15 of the thirty trees. We are very excited to watch them grow. They will help make our school look beautiful!
Thanks Mrs E for helping us plant the trees. Thanks to Ms Scott and Mrs David who did a lot of organising and to the Environment Team for coordinating the day and always reminding us to look after our environment. A BIG thank you to Niamh's dad Scott who dug all of the holes so we could plant our trees.
Here are some photos of the Preps and seniors working hard - taken by Nick from the Environment Team. Thanks Nick!

How does your school care for the environment?

It's Riddle Time!

Riddles are lots of fun and make us laugh! What is your favourite riddle? This week we will have a Riddle challenge - share your favourite riddle with us! Here is one to warm you up! 

Q. What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? 

A. A clock!

 

Share your favourite riddle or joke with us!

Story Box - Our Family Stories

Our Inquiry topic this term is 'story' and we are discovering what we learn from stories. Each Prep has brought a story box to share memories, events and people who are special to their family.
Not all the Preps have shared their story box yet, here are the stories we have heard so far. 

Sophie
I like my cat Max because he is funny. My cousin Kartia is nice to me she always plays with me. I love my sister because she always plays with me.

Joel
I brought a picture of the farm that we went to, to celebrate my Dad's birthday.

Ebony
The photo I brought was very special because my Great, Great Grandma was in it and I was just a baby when she died.

Chantelle
I went to my cousin's Emily and Anna's house for Christmas and I love them very much because they are the best cousins in the whole wide world.

Alexa
In my Story box I brought a picture of our first family holiday all together.

Rosie
My whole family love Harry Potter and we went to the exhibition of Harry Potter in Sydney.

Gracie
My Baptism was special to my family because my whole family was there.

Hamish
My Grandma and Pop are special to my family because they live in Newcastle and we have to fly up there. I love them so much and we don't get to see them very often.

Olivia
My puppies are special to my family because they are babies and they came just after Easter.

Riley
When I went to the reptile park I saw some statues of a crocodile, a dinosaur and a komodo dragon. My family likes reptiles.

Patrick
At the RSPCA I got my bunnies because it was my sister's birthday. I was happy and excited.

Eva
I had a picture of my Great, Great Grandma and my Great Grandma. I am named after them - Eugenia.

Niamh
In my story box I had a picture of me having my first ice-cream with a cherry on the top. It was a very hot day and my cousins and my family were there.

Frances
At Christmas my sister and my brother and I sat next to Santa Claus and we had lots of presents.

Campbell
In my story box I brought a map of Wilsons Promontory because it is a big reminder of something special to my family. A wombat came into our tent to eat some sultanas and one big loaf of bread.

Story Box - Our Family Stories on PhotoPeach

Thank you to all our parents who have helped make this a very special sharing time for the children.

What is your family story?

Big Beautiful Bubbles!

Today was a beautiful winter's day in Melbourne. The Preps went outside and had a lot of fun blowing beautiful big bubbles! When the sun came out we could see rainbows in our bubbles. 

Beautiful Bubbles! from marieck