This week as part of our topic we have been learning about weather systems, and in particular hurricane Matthew. We have worked hard with Miss Ross and learned about how weather systems such as tornadoes and hurricanes form. We produced our own tornado in a bottle which was great fun (and very wet!).
We have also had the opportunity to discuss and create our own survival kits and an evacuation plan, which we know people in Florida are having to do right now.
In Maths we have combined our knowledge of working out the area of a right angle triangle and a rectangle and applied this to find the area of a composite shape. Some of us worked with Mrs Miller and produced metre squares. Using these we made large shapes/patterns. To complete this exercise we had to use team work and measuring skills as well as understand about area. It was great to see the size of a metre square as it helps us visualise real life area.
In writing we began redrafting our letters to President Obama and we hope to post these away before the October holiday. We have practised the skill of proof reading and editing to help us with the redrafting process.
We are always looking to make links in our learning and activities and even at Golden Time Sophia couldn’t help herself as she tried to recreate the Statue of Liberty! 
Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Currie
Firstly, Sophia you make a wonderful Statue of Liberty!
Every time I come into the area I can see how hard you have been working on your topic America, I know you are all very interested in it and you have lots to say about their current presidential election race.
I was also in the area when you were carrying out your activities on area, you were very lucky to have Mrs Millar on hand to help you.
I love your glass wall in class, I can see that so many of you are trying out the challenge questions! Fantastico! Miss Smyth 😀