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Squeaky Clean in Year 3
As a part of our ‘States of Matter’ Science Unit, Year 3 students participated in a soap-making workshop. We have been learning about Solids, Liquids and Gases and the changing states of matter. The students firstly designed their soap, choosing the colour and scent and then discussed the chemical reactions that would occur, such as the changing from a solid, to a liquid and then back to a solid form. We used pure glycerine blocks, which we melted and added dye and essential oils. Some students then chose to add a few sparkles and maybe a small toy. The final products were very impressive and we are sure bath time has never been so fun. No excuses for forgetting to use the soap that night!
Sport has the Power to Change the World
Year 3 has had so much fun writing informative texts about The Commonwealth Games this term. It was great to be able to incorporate this topic into our Writing Unit. We firstly started learning about The Commonwealth Games in general, including ‘The Queen’s Baton Relay’, ‘Perry The Bull Mascot’ and ‘The Opening Ceremony.’ We then moved on to researching specific Sports, finding out that there are 10 core sports and then the host city can choose the other seven sports from a list of 22 sports. The next phase of our learning involved researching and presenting information about a chosen Commonwealth Games athlete, past or present. Finally, we crafted sizzling starts and composed exciting endings. We published our work using a program called, ‘Book Creator’ and each student produced a book about ‘The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham’, complete with pictures and to a very high standard. Enjoy reading some of the students’ outstanding paragraphs.
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Sizzling Start Competitive, compassionate, and crafty. 19 sports bringing everybody together. The Kookaburras dominating the arena, the Diamonds smashing Jamaica and The Dolphins pouring power in the pool. Let the games begin!
Matthew Thompson - 3 Green |
Rugby Sevens Did you know that in Rugby Sevens you can only throw the ball sideways or backwards? Fascinatingly a try in rugby equals 5 points, a conversion equals 2 points and a penalty kick equals 3 points. Interestingly in Rugby, you have to drop the ball on the ground before you kick it. In aRrugby game, you have to tackle the opponents and the boundaries are the sidelines. Tough, big, strong Wallabies players won gold in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022!! Tasman Lorger - 3 Green |
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The Queen’s Baton Relay The Queen's Baton Relay is an intriguing race where the Queen writes a note specifically about one topic. The baton travels across the globe for 294 days stopping at all 72 Nations and Territories in the Commonwealth. Eventually ending up at Birmingham just in time for the Opening Ceremony where the Queen's note is revealed and read by the Queen or her representative. The baton needs time to travel around the world so the note was placed in the baton on the 8th of March 2021. This year will be the 16th official relay for the Commonwealth Games. The Queen's topic is to encourage young athletes and wish everyone good luck. Surprisingly, there is a 360-degree camera installed to show the baton's journey across the continents. This baton truly is extraordinary! Eva Kelly - 3 Green |
Sizzling Start Did you know that the Commonwealth Games are held every Four years? Interestingly, the Commonwealth Games is held in Birmingham this year in 2022. We discovered that the local people love this region for its cultural diversity and look forward to showing the world how Birmingham has evolved. The Commonwealth Games bring nations together, The Commonwealth Games are a festival of friends sea of colours and a party of light. The Commonwealth Games is a very big fantastic festival. So let's celebrate and cheer on Australia!
Maisie Prosser- 3 Blue |
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Sizzling Start Compassion, comfort, connected. These are all words to describe how the athletes in the Commonwealth Games feel when competing. Emma McKeon, Peter Bol and Ariarne Titmus, just to name a few are some Aussie legends that just keep going. Did you know the Commonwealth Games were actually originated by a man named Lord Willingdon? GO AUSSIE GO! GO AUSSIE GO! GO AUSSIE GO! Milla Campbell - 3 Blue |
Sizzling Start Did you know that the Commonwealth Games are often referred to the friendly games? The first Commonwealth Games with an innovative idea to unite the Commonwealth family through sport. Commonwealth, competition, and Companion! I don't know if there are any other ways to describe the games. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi! Oliver McNeil - 3 Blue |
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Badminton Have you heard of the outstanding sport called badminton? It´s the fastest racket sport in the world with the shuttlecock flying at a whopping 321kms per hour, that's faster than a car. Badminton is kind of like tennis but the rackets have a longer stick on the end of it and instead of a tennis ball they use something called a shuttlecock. It has been weighted on one side of it and the other side has feathers stuck to it. Badminton started around the 16th Century and is now played at an elite level at the Commonwealth Games and Olympics.The objective of the game is to have a two point lead while being at 21 points and then you will win the set. If you win three sets you win the match. How to get a point- you will have to hit the shuttle out after the shuttle has bounced in their square. Australia's best team at badminton is Wendy and Gronya. Lachlan Banham - 3 Red |
Opening Ceremony A party of light, a festival of friends! That is how you can describe the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. One of the first things they did was make the Union Jack Blue, White and Red Cars. Next we could see a mechanical bull being pulled into Alexander Stadium! Can you believe that Australia was the first team to march around the stadium? Celebrities like Harry Styles came to the stadium to perform songs. 2000 performers performed in the Opening Ceremony isn't that amazing! There were also hot air balloons! The Opening Ceremony started at 7:00pm in Birmingham and went for 2 and a half hours. Lucas Power - 3 Red |
