Horsham West PS – 5OK Learn the way!!


Easter is coming!

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 30, 2009

Very soon it will be Easter and we will be on school holidays.  Have fun trying to solve the Easter puzzles by following the link below.

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/easter-fun/scramblers/

 

Equivalent Fractions

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 29, 2009

Equivalent Fractions are fraction that have the same value. 

For example 1/2 = 3/6

The link below will direct you to a game that will test your knowledge on equivalent fractions.  Strive for accuracy and persist to get better at identifying equivalents.

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html?from=grade_g_2.html

 

Netbooks for Year Five

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 24, 2009

Today was the day that the Netbook computers arrived in our classroom.  We have been busy learning how to use them and exploring all of the cool features.  Tell everyone what you think about them by leaving a comment.

 

Managing Impulsivity Award

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 17, 2009

Well done to Luke and Alicia who this week recieved the ‘Managing Impulsivity’ award for this month. They are both examples of students who work hard and try their best. Because of the choices they make at school, both of them acheive great success. You are an excellent example to the rest of the class, keep up the terrific work!

Captain Cook Knowledge Game

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 16, 2009

Follow the link below to have a go at ‘Fling the teacher’. It is a really cool game that tests your knowledge about Captain Cook.

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/fling/cook/

Early Australia

Posted in Uncategorized by skoenig on the March 15, 2009

In our classroom we have been learning about explorers from Australia’s past. Dirk Hartog, William Dampier, Abel Tasman and James Cook to mention a few. Leave a comment letting everyone know something you have learnt. You can use the links on the side of the page to read more about Captain Cook.