Daffodil Day Dazzlers

We looked splendid in our yellow finery for Daffodil Day. We successfully raised $200 - yes, exactly - for the Cancer Society. 

Tessellations

Try some of these sites to learn more about tessellations.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Translation-Tessellation

http://www.mathcats.com/explore/tessellationtown.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/tessellation.html

lhttp://www.coolmath4kids.com/tesspag1.html

Nothing like a bit if friendly rivalry!

More of the World's Best Back Strokers

World's best back strikers!

Is it a fish? Is it a mermaid? No! It's a super swimmer!

Expert teaching

The children spend 30 minutes in a small group lesson with an instructor. Individual coaching is provided to children.

Practising the eggbeater kick

Ondine has kindly brought her expertise in playing waterpolo to our swimming sessions. Today she worked with one group on the basic strokes and leg actions, before practising game skills. The children have had an amazing time. (Should sleep well tonight.)

Ordering Decimal Numbers

We have been practising reading and ordering decimal numbers. We used decimal arrow cards to play games to help us.

Top 3 Room 8 Children

1. A boy who threw rocks at his mum's car on Guyfaulk's night and smashed two windows.
2. A girl who imagined that she went on a trip down a waterfall to a fish 'n' chip shop in Hong Kong.
3. A little boy who stole a packet of fruit burst lollies and got caught and said,"No, these are from the Warehouse."

Whose kids are these?
by Caleb

Top 3 Room 8 Parents

1. A mum who dresses up as a sack of potatoes at a dress-up party and wins a competition.
2. A dad who wrestles his kids then goes to the bathroom and comes back with a towel tied around his neck, declaring that is Captain Underpants.
3. A mum who puts cows eyes in the fridge and terrifies her mother.

Whose parents are these?
by Caleb