Last post for Term 3

G'day all

I can't believe that today is our last class already! The term seems to have gone so quickly, doesn't it?

Well, today is DEFINITELY your last chance to finish your report and recount. Then I want you to start doing research on a famous person for your practice oral presentation.

Of course, if you haven't logged on to the DET Portal, then you can't do anything... not even read this post!!

Have a great break but try to do some of the activities suggested on the sheet to keep up your English skills!

Happy Holidays!!!

Week 8

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G'day all

I can't believe that this is the second last class for the term already! I hope you are all up to date with the work you should be doing. By now the Webquest should be completed. If you are having trouble with the report please talk to me!

How are the reports and the recounts coming along? Nearly finished? They have to be ready by next Thursday so Ican check and correct them over the holidays!

Today's class will be a bit shorter than usual due to the morning tea for us in the Student Association. Congratulations to all who willingly participated in the event. As you've probably heard, the Student Association Board have generously given us $1,500 towards our end of year excursion. That's all thanks to YOU and Sally's class.

Last weekend, I went up the north coast to Foster Tuncurry for the Great Lakes car rally. It is a really beautiful place! I tried out my new camera but as you can see from the photos I got more dust than cars!

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Well what can I say? You were all FANTASTIC yesterday at the Car & Bike Expo! It was great hearing you use your English as you handed out show bags, evaluation forms, raffle tickets and food. You spoke clearly, were polite and very friendly. I had some very positive feedback from teachers from other sections about you all. Well done!

Last week we had a great excursion to Bundeena, didn't we? Not even the rain could dampen our spirits!!! I do hope you had an enjoyable day and got something out of it! I'm looking forward to seeing all the photos from the day.

Sally told me today about an article in the Sydney Morning Herald. Have a look at the article and answer these questions.

• What is the article about?
• When was it in the paper?
• Which place is mentioned that you've recently visited?
• Name 2 ways to get there.
• What were the local people called?
• Name 4 activities the locals used to do.
• What's the beach called?
• Name 3 things you can see there.

Use these answers to help you write a short information report about Bundeena. Use the guide from aa recent post to help you with the structure.

Then you can write a recount of last week's excursion. Do you remember the stages and structure of a recount? Ask me for a hard copy of how to write a recount if you're unsure.