Oral Reading is Awesome!

Considering our big push on oral reading this term it was very encouraging to read this article in today's West Australian Newspaper.

I encourage you all to continue to give regular feedback to your son's oral reading with a bit of modelling thrown in, even if it is just for 5 minutes per night.

Here is the link to the article

Regards

Mr Hayes

Amazing Asia

We have kicked off our theme of Asia these past two weeks with a bang! With some excellent learning and enthusiasm clearly present.

The boys have each been placed with a partner and have been drawn a random Asian country to research and celebrate.

Their task is to become experts and create an expo like stall showcasing their learning about their country.

As this is an activity encouraging inquiry I have left it as open as possible for the boys. However some common topic to research could include....Famous Landmarks, Foods, History, Transport etc.

I would also like to highlight two brilliant and age appropriate websites that will help with research.

They are  A-Z World Cultures and also World Book Web.

Both sites can be accessed here  via The College Library Site.

Your son will also have this bookmarked on his device.

We will be showcasing our stalls on Friday 28th of August.

Here are some images which will be of help.

Golden Heritage Club Visit!

last week were we lucky enough to host members of Trinity's Golden Heritage Club. Old boys automatically enter this prestigious group after 50 year of leaving Trinity.
Many extravagant stories were shared, bonds created,and a great time was had by all.

All the boys agree that discipline these days is a little but better than it once was.

Here are some pictures.

6Green and TCVoice 4 radio

Year 6 green is participating in this exciting initiative!

Trinity College is teaming up with Sonshine 98.5FM to broadcast our first ever Radio Campaign. #TCVoice4Radio is an exciting new competition designed to bring out the Radio Presenter/Disc Jockey potential in YOU! Imagine you are on your way to school, weaving through the traffic when suddenly you recognise your voice speaking over the stereo… We are offering the chance for three lucky students to have their voice broadcast over the radio!

So warm up your vocal chords, channel your creativity and record a 30 second video recording (this is so that it is compatible with Facebook) talking about your favourite things at Trinity College. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of Judges at Trinity College.  Three winners will be selected and these students will all have the opportunity to visit the radio station and produce an advertisement for Trinity College, to be broadcast live in September on SonshineFM Radio.

To find out more visit this link.

The boys are currently scripting and rehearsing their adverts, maybe some future Eoin Camerons or Fred Bottigas in the making??

Curriculum Outline term 3

Dear Parents,

Here is a brief curriculum outline which will guide our learning this term. If you would like more information on any areas in particular please do get in touch.This term our general theme will be Asia! This theme will be present in a variety of our learning areas.

Maths topics will include...

Times table mastery, addition and subtraction of decimals,2 shapes and their properties,coordinates, volume, geometry, graphing.



English  topics will include...Spelling words using Diana Riggs spelling system, sizzling starts, tightening tensions, explanation writing and procedural writing, poetry, classic Asian writing styles. Asian folks stories. power sentences.



HumanitiesHistory and Geography of Asia. Mapping Asia, where is Asia, major land forms of Asia. Students will in pairs study in detail an Asian country.Using their research they will present an expo like stall including artifacts, maps and information demonstrating their research and learning.


HealthMr Thompson will be walking the boys through a special unit on healthy eating.


Religious EducationWorking with God, God provides for all.Continued preparation for Confirmation.What it means to be a Christian Leader. Theimportance of Christian Service. Visit to Archbishop Goody Aged Care Centre. Bible examples of Christian Leadership.


ScienceMiss Turich will be taking the boys through the cornerstones and fundamentals of Science.


Design & TechnologyCreation of Asia expo stall, Trinity Voice 4 radio competition.


ItalianRegions and cities of Italy with Mr Ceccarelli. Italian Conversation


ArtMr Lamborn will be guiding the boys through Asian art features and design.


MusicMrs Clarke wil explore Asian folks songs and classic asian music.

A rich experience at the Perth Mint!

Hmm how do I coin the phrase??

Year 6 green partnered by 6 Blue had a golden time at the Perth Mint today. The boys whet their appetite for a Gold rush in Kalgoorlie next week with a very interesting tour. They handled a $600000 gold bar, saw liquid gold being poured and viewed the largest gold coin in the world, weighing a staggering 1 tonne.

Here are a few pictures.

Mr Hayes

It's all getting a bit dramatic!

This week the boys have been busy creating their own drama presentations. Under the wise instruction of drama expert and 6 Green Parent Mrs Natalie White the class are recreating a dramatic portrayal of the historic discovery of gold in Kalgoorlie in  June 1893 by Paddy Hannan.

This is Task 3 on our Gold website, http://trinitygoldrush.weebly.com/

Its been a brilliant opportunity for some fine acting talent to be realised as well as engagement with script writing and imagination.

Stay tuned for performance dates in due course. below are some pictures of rehearsals.