Book week 2011

6B THE RABBITS -

Welcome back!! Term 3 2011

As we embark on another term I thought I'd better update my blog.
Term 3 is set to be another exciting term with many activities and milestones to be celebrated.

A lot of work has continued over the holidays on the building project with the administration area soon to be complete. I have had a tour of the extended and renovated area and it looks great. The final stage of the building area is a state of the art administration facility that is what our Keilor Views Primary School truly deserves.

And we have grass, well artificial grass pretending to be real grass

The synthetic turf has arrived!!

The new FIFA rated soccer pitch is taking shape!

Our new synthetic oval has begun to take shape, only a few more weeks to go!

More Demo Pics of Abmin block

Here are some more pics of the re-shaping of the admin block.

Writers Master Class

We have just begun our 'Writers Master Class' sessions with selected year five and six students who have a keen interest in polishing their writing skills. These students have been identified by classroom teachers and by school data.

The first series of master classes will be focused on narratives, we will look into the depths of the narrative genre and explore the possibilities in students writing. The first challenge has been set, to create a picture story book.

I have enjoyed working with the group during our first two hour session and can not wait to publish some of the work I have seen so far.

Administration and Staff-room refurbishment begins

As you may be now aware the Admin office area is now located in the old library and can be accessed through the door in the courtyard.

The demolition of the admin has begun and is now in full swing.

Here are some pics of the progress so far:

WELCOME TO THE 2011 SCHOOL YEAR

What a massive start to the year, we all have been very busy with everything that has been happening in and around the school.

The five & six grades and the Prep and one year one classes have moved into their refurbished buildings and they look great.

Our oval and new soccer pitch/aths track are well under way and are looking fantastic. When I walk around the yard and speak to students and parents, it seems that everyone agrees that when the area is completed it will be used to it's full potential and look fantastic.

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

Shared space in the Prep Yr 1-Building

BUILDING WORKS

Here are some pics of the new building and some of the work being done on the old prep and 5/6 building.

Year 5/6 Warball Competition

It's on again the annual 5/6 warball competition! This year it is being organised by Aydin and Kavin. Teams have been chosen and the games will begin shortly!

Mr.Borg

WELCOME TO TERM 4!

WOW, time flies when you are having fun, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday, I sure did. It is really exciting that we will be able to use our new building, it looks awesome inside and out.

The Move is on!!

We have started moving the Library into the new building and i for one think that it all looks great!!

Book Buzz Podcasts

Students from 3/4D have been busy creating and sharing their very own podcasts. You can find them on student share, have a listen to them, they are a great way for finding that Just Right Book!

Take a listen from the Student Share drive look for the folder 'Book Buzz'

ipads @ KVPS

ipads are here!
Staff and students are now using ipads at KVPS. There are some amazing educational opportunities using this exciting learning tool.

Independent reading on the ipad

Book Parade

Congratulations to all staff and students who dressed up as a classic book character, everyone looked awesome!

Everyone looked so good dressed up as classic book characters.


Mr.B looked a treat as the hungry caterpillar.


Special shout out to Miss. Scuteri for organising the event.
Pics to follow soon

ROBIN HOOD

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

One of the Seven Dwarfs

Session 2 5/6D

Another great session, did a read aloud and focus on 'text to self connections'. We used the first three pages of Tomorrow When the War Began, by John Marsden. We had some intriguing discussions about the text and used the Book Clubs talk prompts to initiate discussions.

Good work to one and all!! Looking forward to next week.
Happy reading

Wow 5/6 F Book Club going great!

What a session I had! Well done to the girls in the first 5/6F book club. Thank you for putting yourselves out there and holding the 'fishbowl' session where your class mates could watch in and see first hand how the book club operates.

To all the students in 5/6F you made the session work because you all sat and listened respectfully. Cant wait for next week! :)

Sharing Blogging

Sharing my new knowledge of blogging with Mr.B. he is setting his own blog up as I type this.
Check it out on http://keilorviewsvip.blogspot.com/

Book Club 5/6 F

Just had a great book club discussion with the girls from 5/6 F. Mr. B sat in on the book club and was also very impressed. Great job girls. See you Wednesday!

5/6 Girls Book Club Book