Wangaratta sits nervously after the flooding crisis

Wangaratta sits nervously after the flooding crisis

Well we have survived the worst of the flooding crisis here in Wangaratta, and many residents are now faced with the ramifications of expecting the damage its caused to their properties. Costs are expected to exceed thousands, possibly millions of dollars, but only time will tell as the waters are now slowly receeding. It has been an anxious week for many of our families and staff members as they sat through many community meetings and were asked to evacuate their properties.

Here are some of the pictures of our flooding week!

Doubling and counting by 11's

Recognising numbers up to 1 million!

Ballet

Last Friday 13th August all grade 5/6's participated in numerous Ballet activities thanks to the fantastic organisation done by Miss C. Now you may think Ballet is all about dancing, but let me tell you it's just so much more. If you love footy or any other sport Ballet will not only help your physical stamina, balance, posture, but also give you a healthy and clear mind to achieve the very best you can. Some of us even surprised ourselves!

Wangaratta West Public Speaking Competition

Two weeks ago Brianna and Lara competed in Wang West's Public Speaking Competition. This was the very first time the competition was held at the school. Both girls were required to reseach and present a 4 minute speech about a non for profit organisation. The main idea was for the two girls to market the organisation to a particular audience and talk about the impact it plays in our community.

They were then asked to present their speeches at our assembly. Both girls did a fantastic job. They each received a certificate and a book voucher from our local book store.

Fitness and Gym

As part of our Health and Wellbeing unit this term, grade 5/6P is learning all about the importance of keeping fit, exercising and healthy eating. Each week two fitness instructors from YMCA come to Wang West and run 30 minute lessons, comprising of various fitness activities such as, sprints, boxing, tug a war, hurdles, sit ups, push ups and agility runs. Our Gym programme started yesterday. We had to do hand stands, rolling, bear walks, pencil bounces, front support rolls, tuck sits and soldiers. We had such a great time. Take a look at our video clip!

Our very own Grand Prix Race.

5/6P is currently in the stages of constructing their Billycarts with the help of Mr. B. We were allowed to form our own groups of 5 people and then had to draw a team name out of a hat. We are constructing our cars today after considerable discussion and thought to what design we would devise and what materials would be required. Stick around for the photos in our next update. In the last week of term we will be racing against each other on our school oval based around the actual Australian circuit. We are all so excited, and may the best team win!! Stay tuned for our next post.

Grand Prix