Welcome to Week 4!

We are well into the term, and it's great to see students engaged in their learning and classroom activities. Year 3-6 students have been exploring fractions and their connection to decimals, integers and mapping. In English students are examining narratives and learning to use text structures including paragraphs, language features, topic specific vocabulary in their writing.

Our aspiring Year 6 students are working hard to demonstrate their leadership skills. Student leadership plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive school environment at Conondale State School. By taking on leadership roles, students learn responsibility, build confidence, and contribute to the well-being of their peers and the wider school community. Their responsibilities may include organising and participating in events, representing student voices, promoting school values, and acting as role models for others. Through these experiences, student leaders cultivate a sense of accountability and service, preparing them for future leadership opportunities beyond the classroom. Details about our upcoming leadership camp will be shared soon.

Our budding artists recently had a blast exploring the bold and imaginative world of Pablo Picasso during Conondale Clubs. During our first art session, students P-6 students created unique Picasso-inspired self-portraits. Using vibrant colours, exaggerated features, and abstract designs, the students will continue to experiment with Cubist techniques to bring their faces to life in a whole new way. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they embraced the idea that art doesn’t have to be realistic to be expressive and meaningful.

For our biweekly Positive Behaviour Learning, we are focusing on ‘Respecting the Right of Others to Learn’’. This means that students are learning to being prepared and organised, listening actively, and allowing everyone to focus and participate in lessons.

What this looks like in all teaching and learning settings:

• I am prepared and have equipment ready for learning

• I am in the right place at the right time

• I am an active listener

• My hands are down when the teacher is talking

• I allow the teacher to teach

• I work independently and show initiative

• I am on task and attempt all set work to the best of my ability

• I raise my hand and wait to speak

• I treat others the way I want to be treated

Looking forward to another fantastic week of learning!

Please do not hesitate to contact me with if you any questions or concerns: jxver1@eq.edu.au

Have a great week and remember that every day counts!

Miss Vergens