Money, Money, Money!!!

Dear Parents, just an update to let you know what is happening in 3Mu. Currently in Maths we are working with money doing both adding and subtracting amounts. The children have each been given a bag of real money to help them with their working out and understanding of the concepts. They seem to be enjoying Maths but most importantly showing a good understanding. Please encourage your child to add or subtract different amounts of money.

NO Spelling homework this week as it is a short week and also due to Ash Wednesday Mass we were not able to run our usual spelling PLD groups.

During the season of Lent the children will be trying to do something extra each day. They will choose it at school and then complete the task. It may be as simple as "Telling Mum or Dad that they love them".

REMINDER: Please bring in your 2 boxes of tissues if you haven't done so yet. Our supply is very small.

Harmony Day.  March 29th 2019.
Dear Parents,
We need you…..
On the 29th of March the students of Our Lady of the Cape Primary School will celebrate Harmony Day. 

It is our aim to support the development of respect and appreciation for cultures other than their own in the students. To do this we would like to immerse the children in a rich variety of experiences that include food, music, visual arts and the development of a knowledge base of the cultural traditions of others.

Information is always best coming from those who have experienced the learning first hand so we are asking parents help out on the day.

We would love parents to lead an activity as part of a rotation between 9am and 11am on the day.  There would be no more than 20 children in each group. Each session would last 15 minutes and you would repeat this activity up to 6 six times.

If you were born in another country you may wish to present some photographs, samples of traditional foods, clothing, games etc. and tell the children about how you grew up. How is was different to here… and the same as here.

If you can play a musical instrument you may like to share your skills.  The children would love to listen. 

Perhaps you can write some great haiku… or fold some tricky origami. 
Those of you who teach dance, karate or craft may like to come and share your talents.

Children always love to cook.  We would love to have someone making pasta, pizza or some other cultural delight (remembering that you only have 15 minutes).
So… if you can help please email Julie Birch.  


Have a great week.
Kind regards,
Paula Murphy

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