U2 Homework Task week5

SOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS!!

This is the title of a song by Irish Band U2. Mr Hayes' favourite band.

It is a song that has a lot in common with all of us. Mr Hayes would like you to complete the following tasks.

1. Listen to the song here.  You can also follow along with the lyrics here.

After a couple of listens ask yourself what is the song talking and reflecting about? Have a chat with someone at home and ask for their opinion. Write a paragraph about what you think.

2. Ask yourself what are some of the lyrics of the song that you can relate to and why. Please list 3. 

3. Research 5 facts about U2.

4. Draw or paste a picture which describes how this song makes you feel, or something it reminds you of.

Extra task- Can you create your own verse to this song?

You can complete and present your responses however you like. This could be your surface or on paper, but evidence of writing is compulsory!
All sections must be completed by Friday. We will do lots of sharing so be ready to talk (Maybe some work on your public speaking targets during the week??)

Congratulations Harry Smith

Well done to Harry Smith who has had his brilliant Gallipoli themed Haiku displayed on the Australian War Memorial National Classroom Showcase. 
This page highlights and celebrates quality ANZAC Day themed work and activities from all over Australia.

You can visit the showcase here

Sister Trish's visits to TC

Today we were lucky to be visited  by Sister Trish. Sister Trish lives in Vietnam and has devoted her life to helping the poor. At Trinity we have been raising money to help her build a school. Sister Trish came to talk about how Trinity College helped kids in Vietnam that aren't as lucky as us. 

She told us how we helped her by donating money and helped the kids live better by renovating their whole school. After, she showed us some photos of the schools there were photos of the schools before and after the renovations.

By Nathan, Harry Bell and Anthony. 

Sr Trish in action

Borrow Box!

Dear Parents,

I wish to direct you to a brilliant resource called Borrowbox. Borrowbox is essentially an online library which  makes it easy to browse, borrow and read or listen to your library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks anywhere, everywhere. 

The boys can simply use their trinity login credentials to access the website.

If BorrowBox is available through your local library you can simply login with your member details to access the library’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Please check it out, I welcome your feedback on it.

Here is the link:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562?mt=8

Mr Hayes

Curriculum Outline Term 2

Dear Parents,

Here is a curriculum outline for Term 2. This should give you a good idea of the learning experiences for the Term.

A large proportion of the curriculum will be focused on preparing the boys for our exciting adventure to Kalgoorlie in Week 10.

RE- Confirmation preparation and what it means to be a Christian Leader.

Numeracy Focus-  Word problems, Problem solving and investigating, multi step problems.The 4 operations, units of measurement, angles, reading graphs. Mental strategies.

Literacy Focus  Stormbreaker novel study- Power sentences, sizzling starters, writing with depth and expansion. Historical writing.Grammar and Punctuation.

Humanities- ANZAC 100 Years and their legacy. The Gold Rush, Kalgoorlie, Paddy Hannan and the birth of WA. Visit to The Perth Mint.

Design and Technology

Students to create a spy gadget model busing class novel Stormbreaker as their inspiration, video software website POWTOON to be used to present gadget. (Powtoon.com)

Science 

The boys will be studying Physical Sciences by investigating electrical circuits, switches, light globes, conductors and insulators and using solar, air and water to generate electricity. 

Health

The class will also be investigating the benefits of a healthy diet in Health. 

Gadget Assignment!

Agents of 6 Green you have summoned by MI6 to create an original and exciting gadget to be used by agents in the field.

Here is the Rubric.

Gadget Assignment

Using our class novel Stormbreaker as your inspiration you are to create and design your own spy gadget. The designs and blue prints for your gadget must be created using POWTOON. The actual model of your gadget will be created in your lessons with Mr Lamborn.

                                     Not evident                    Needs more work           You’re hired                 Above and Beyond                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Has created a gadget clearly including detailed features.
Has included illustrations of gadget including labels and titles.
Has used appropriate spy terminology throughout presentation.
Has clearly explained how the gadget works.
Has used own writing and not cut and pasted.
Has used Powtoon to create a high quality presentation.
Has created a high quality model of gadget including labels.
Has clearly explained where and when the gadget would be useful.

Click here to view the rubric and some other material that will assist you.

Welcome to Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2!

Welcome back!

I am please to announce that everyone has returned energized and in a hard working frame of mind.Here's to another great Term.