Grade 5/6: SYMMETRY

 

sym·me·try

   /ˈsɪmɪtri/ Show Spelled[sim-i-tree] 

noun, plural sym·me·tries.

1. the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement in terms of like, reciprocal, or corresponding parts.

2. the proper or due proportion of the parts of a body or whole to one another with regard to size and form; excellence of proportion.

3. beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion.

4. Mathematics .

a. a geometrical or other regularity that is possessed by a mathematical object and is characterized by the operations that leave the object invariant: A circle has rotational symmetry and reflection symmetry.

b. a rotation or translation of a plane figure that leaves the figure unchanged although its position may be altered.

5. Physics . a property of a physical system that is unaffected by certain mathematical transformations as, for example, the work done by gravity on an object, which is not affected by any change in the position from which the potential energy of the object is measured.

Band t-shirts

The band t-shirts have been designed and are ready for purchase. The order form has already gone out to the Percussion and Ukulele bands, so they can wear their tees to School of Rock. The order forms will be going out for the Rock and Marimba Bands at the beginning of Term 3.

C.P.S Ukulele Band

Introducing: Phoebe, Marwa, Lenny, Willow, Sienna, Yasemyn, Zayden and Lochlan. They are 'Ukular Attack'.
The Ukulele Ensemble is new to Coburg Primary School this year, and will be performing with the Percussion Ensemble at the upcoming 'School of Rock' Concert.

The Here/There Project

Using a grant from the Sydney Myer Foundation, the school concert this year will be a show using puppets and music designed by and for the students of Coburg Primary School.

Progress report:

The Here/There project is going very well! Nearly every class has had a go at designing and beginning making their puppets for our performance in August. The prep/1s have made beautiful body part puppets, the 1/2 s have created shadow puppets of people, animals and vehicles, the 3/4s have begun making rod people puppets, the 5/6s are making aliens, people disguised as aliens and special effect body puppets...Yes, there is an alien theme developing! Thanks heaps to our parent helpers, you make the process much easier, so keep it up! Also thanks to the teachers and staff for assisting the project, we really appreciate it.

We need boxes! Please if you have large boxes (from fruit boxes to fridge boxes!) Please bring them in to either the office on the senior side or the hall on the junior side in the next two weeks.

Thanks for everyone's enthusiasm, the kids have been overflowing with creative ideas and excitement!                                                                                                           
Katrine and Trina

CPS Garden Programme

The key focus of the Cooking Garden Program is for students to learn how to grow food, prepare meals and enjoy fresh garden produce together as a school community.

Our lessons are centred on the life cycle, beginning with cultivation and how to harvest the vegetables growing in the garden right next to our senior grounds. This learning then extends to the kitchen, where children learn to understand recipes, practice essential cooking techniques, prepare meals and finally eat their creations from the produce they have harvested.

Another aspect of the program is our commitment to a greener environment. Students are engaged in activities relating to the importance of recycling, composting and being energy efficient.

For continued success we welcome parent helpers and/or small donations to cover the cost of ingredients and kitchen equipment. If you are able to assist please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Introducing the CPS Marimba Band

Introducing our fantastic Marimba Band.
This year we have: Delaney, Serenay, Allie, Esin, Patrick, Phoebe, Lochlan, Raphael, Emily, Sienna, Sophie, Alexia, Ivy and Leo. Our Marimba Bands always put on a stellar performance, so we are looking foward to the first performance of the year.



Sorry everyone, have been having trouble getting the rehersal video to upload. Will be here A.S.A.P

MIKO

Miko is a beautiful baby orangutang that has been adopted by our school. The money was raised by our Junior School Council by holding a dress-up day. Little Miko is developing well and has made a special friend.