5/6C’s Class Blog 2008

The Planetarium is at Scienceworks in Melbourne. It is where you look up to watch a movie. When you sit on the seats they move back so it is like you are lying down. The movie we watched was Spinning Out. It tells you about space and the tilt of the Earth and where most of the star constellations are and a lot more. I recommend you go to the Planetarium and watch Spinning Out. We rate it 9 out of 10 but you might rate it better.

By Aiden & Beau

Anzac Day is a very special day in the year of Australia and New Zealand. On this day, we remember the men and women who fought for our freedom and that of other countries.

The Australian War Memorial website describes Anzac Day as: “… probably Australia’s most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day. “

Early on the 25th April, 1915, the troops of Australia and New Zealand landed on the coast of Gallipoli, Turkey.  You can read more here.

 There is a wonderful blog written ninety years ago (the wonders of modern technology!) by Private Harry Lamin. Letters he sent from World War One are posted on the blog on the 90th anniversary of their origin, as are the letters he received from home. The letters are real and we don’t yet know how the war will end for Harry – fascinating and recommended reading.

Next Wednesday, February 20, the school will be open to parents and students for our annual HELLO NIGHT!

 The doors will open at 6.30pm for an hour and we would like to invite all families to come to school that evening, meet their child’s teachers and have a guided tour of the classroom from their child.

 The evening is informal and relaxed and a great way to get the school/family relationship off to a strong start. Hope to see you there!