Philosophy - The Three Questions

Today we read a story based on a story by Leo Tolstoy written by Jon J Muth - The three Questions.
It talked about a boys quest to find the answers to 3 questions that would help him live a good life.

Question one: When is the best time to do things?
Question two: Who is the most important one?
Question three: What is the right thing to do?

After some eventful occurrences the wise turtle helps him realize that...

The most important time is NOW
The most important one is the one you are with
and the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side.

What do you think? Is there another answer or do you agree? Justify your answers.

Term 3

Welcome back after what I hope was a relaxing, revitalizing holiday.

Term 3 is only a 9 week term so we have a lot to accomplish in a short time. We can definitely do it but it will require lots of hard work and effective time management!

Rich task this term is 'Social Justice'. We will be looking at 'what is not fair' and finding a creative visual medium to present our ideas.

This term is speech writing - the purpose of this years speeches is to hook in our reader, maintain their interest and leave them something to think about. Time to get creative!

We are continuing to build up our reading strategies through numerous novels, articles, stories and activities.

Our maths program is continuing to focus on number and problem solving strategies with a focus on posing real life problems to make it more relevant. 

P.E starts off with netball. We also have a 'Chopper Challenge' this term to help raise money for the very worthy course of the Westpac Helicopter - keep getting that sponsorship, if you raise the most money you will win a helicopter ride!! Super cool.

We have book week, arts festival and a writers evening on this term as well as AIMS and cross country. Please check your term overview daily to see what is coming up in this very busy term. 

Just to brag - I'll be off to San Fran, New York and Las Vegas in the next holidays so expect some excitable countdown days from me!!

It will be an exciting, action packed term so hold onto your hats...

Rachael