Think think think, Write write write

Another great week that just goes by too fast!
Students once again showed their enthusiasm for writing this week, and will soon be able to publish a piece of writing of their choice. It is amazing to see how much progress they have made the last few months.
Reading also continues to be an area where the students are demonstrating progress, and enjoyed performing during  Reader's Theatre in class, their peers being a very critical audience.

In Mathematics, we have been measuring the length of the different parts of our bodies using non-standard units of measurement and recording our findings on a template. We continue to focus on number facts to 10 using number talks and other related activities and this is becoming a more instant process for many of the K2 children now.

We continue to be aware of the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing. We started an art project on Friday by painting all the plastic bottles and containers we have collected so far in order to use this in a very exclusive piece of artwork... Watch this space next week!

One of the proposed projects for the combined K2/G1 Service trip to the Kuma School in May is to build a Sound Garden out of reused materials. We are planning to make it both environmentally friendly and cost effective for the school, which fits in really well with our ongoing inquiry. If you have any unused items at home that you are happy to donate, please bring them in to school and pass them onto Cheryll (our Infant school secretary).

We would greatly appreciate donations of the following small items:

*Small plastic flowerpots, car-parts, pipes and tubes, kitchen implements and utensils, smaller furniture parts, interesting objects and items made from rubber or plastic (e.g. flip flops). Any abandoned/old instruments will be put to good use as well.

As these items will be handled by children and will be hanging outside, please ensure they are well cleaned and free from hazards, damage, breaks, rust, sharp edges...and will be suitable for exposure to the elements.

If you would like further information, please contact Imogen Piccirilli (Infant Music)ipi@uwcsea.edu.sg

Thank you and see you at the Parent Teacher Conferences on 18th and 19th March. We are also very excited about our field trip to Botanic Gardens on 20th March!