Senior Unit Update Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 in the Senior Unit.

Things have started off well and we are understanding the groove of working in the Senior Unit.

Things that are encouraged in the Senior Unit
- Have a go at all we do
- Give your best
- Take a risk
- Take responsibility for your learning
- Have fun, being respectful of others

IT Forms - We ask that IT forms are returned as soon as possible to allow access to the digital technology in the Senior Unit. We have most forms back and are just looking for the last few so we can continue a great learning experience.

Parent Info Night - Last week we had our Parent Information Night and it was great to catch up with many of you. We discussed a range of things on the night and here are some of the highlighted topics
 - Responsibility - For themselves, their learning and a range of other things as they prepare for High School
- Homework - 30 minutes a night or less. Children need to get into the practice of managing their work in preparation for High School
- Camp - at Wirraway http://www.wirraway.org/ Have a look around. Cost is still to be determined (2015 camp was  - $255)
If you have further questions please feel free to contact us.

Spelling - This week we are looking the 3 letter j sound - "dge" as in badge, ledge, ridge, lodge, budge.

1)      bridge

2)      edge

3)      fridge

4)      ridge

5)      smudge

6)      sledge

7)      knowledge

8)      porridge

9)      budgerigar

10)  didgeridoo

11)  acknowledge

12)  dislodgement

13)  partridge

14)  begrudge

15)  edgewise

That's all for now. Have a great week!