In school, we have been thinking about our new value of respect. This is also one of our three school values. To aid discussions, we have been thinking about one of our own Bible readings “So in everything, do to others what you would have then do to you’ (Matthew 7:12). Learners have had some wonderful, heartfelt discussions about this week and we all agreed it was of the upmost importance to behave in this way and to treat the people around us with respect.
In geography this term, Learners have been finding out about the difference between weather and climate. This week, we have been looking closely at some of the different weather instruments used to measure the weather. We have been taking daily observations of temperature, wind direction, precipitation and cloud coverage. In meteorology, cloud cover is measured in oktas, or eighths of the sky. We have enjoyed using an okta tool this week to measure the clouds ourselves. We used a scale linked to the number of oktas covered, to determine the coverage. We were fascinated to find out if the okta showed it was overcast, partly cloudy or clear each day.
We also enjoyed a fun drama day this week with Louise from Red House Theatre. Our focus was on exploration and explorers through history. We became different modes of transport such as ships, planes and rockets, using movement to soar, glide and whoosh. We used musical instruments to create ferocious storms that hindered our voyages. Like Captain Cook, we searched for land through imaginary telescopes. We became rockets and astronauts and looked into space, like Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. We packed the necessary tools to navigate our way through the Antarctic, just like Ernest Shackleton. We enjoyed every moment, what a fun way to bring our history learning to life!
We are busy preparing for our upcoming Family Service. Please visit our page next week, to find out what we are learning!
