7 Gold

‘The Week That Was’

English: Debating has been the focus of work during the past 2 weeks. The lads have viewed a debate and are learning about the roles of the participants in a debate. They have also been learning about persuasive speech which they will be using when they are in a debate. Exercises from their English Workbook have been helping with this.

Unit 4 of Sound Waves is the focus of Spelling.

As far as Reading is concerned the class has been revising Cooperative Reading tasks in their groups.

Maths: ‘Typical NJC Student’ is the theme we are dealing with in Maths. What is a ‘typical’ NJC student? How tall is he? What colour hair does he have? Etc. Using maths the boys will be finding out the answers to questions such as these. Graphing tasks and gathering information to graph has been a focus of this investigation. Units 33, 39 and 34 in Go Maths have been discussed in class. The weekly tables tests are on Fridays.

Science: ‘Fair Testing’ This has been the focus of our discussions during the past couple of weeks. Each class member has set up their own test involving the planting of tomato seeds. Daily and weekly observations will be recorded. The tests were set up with variables some of which have been controlled

SOSE: ‘Federation’ During the past weeks the class has been learning about the importance of federation to Australia. They have been looking at the arguments for and against Federation and the important people who played a role in its formation. Each member of 7 Gold has been placed in a colonial group and they have been asked to draw a map of the colony and to draw their colony’s flag.

RE: These lessons have seen the boys looking at Leadership and the responsibilities that it brings. They have also been looking at themselves and their spirituality. With Lent being the major focus of this term we have discussed the meaning of Lent in today’s society and how they as year 7 students can actually participate in this important part of the Catholic Year

‘7 Gold in Action’

7 Gold involved in Cooperative Reading.

‘What Lies Ahead’

English: Political cartoons, Reading task Cards, Cooperative Reading.

Maths: ‘Typical Student’ Drawing Mud maps of how each student gets to school, writing clear instructions of their journey to school. Maths Assignment.

Science: Continuing with Fair Test experiment. The tomato plants will be continued to be watered and observations will take place throughout the week.

SOSE: Towards Federation – Looking at the important steps towards federation and the people involved. The class will be involved in their own convention. Each of them will be given specific roles to perform at the convention.

RE: Continuing Spirituality in the Christian Tradition.

IT: Photo Story and PowerPoint on Prime Minister

Important Dates

·        29/2 – SOSE Test on Federation

·        7/3 – Sports Photos

·        11/3 – Excursion to Parliament House (Forms for this excursion need to be handed in please)

·        17/3 – Camp Begins