by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Apr 3, 2019 | Grade 5
In Grade 5, students work in a variety of large and small groups. They also work individually. Sometimes students get the choice of how they work, and with whom, other times the groups or pairs are randomly generated or specifically chosen by me. A trip to our...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Mar 28, 2019 | Grade 5
With a blast of colour and national pride, the Grade 5 students took part in the parade of nations this morning for International Day. Everyone represented their country in some way and we had a great time.
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Mar 21, 2019 | Grade 5
Grade 5 has been studying velocity. They calculated that Usain Bolt ran at 37.56 kph when he set the world record. The students were timed running for 10 seconds, then their distance was measured. In class we did the mathematics of metres per 10 seconds to metres per...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Mar 14, 2019 | Grade 5
This week I had the pleasure of taking the Grade 5’s for music in Ms Ana’s absence. I had as much fun as the students, I think. We learnt to play “Hot Cross Buns” in three parts on the xylophones. I was impressed at how quickly the students...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Mar 7, 2019 | Grade 4, Grade 5
Having just finished a rotation of Art activities for STEAM, Grades 4 & 5 have now embarked on some engineering challenges. The group which worked with me, a mix of all 4 grades, was given the task of designing an egg carrier which would keep a raw egg safe after...
