tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57678184806018125172024-03-27T20:25:41.446+11:00Junior CrewAn Online Community where Everyone is IncludedSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-63384081864623975452010-04-19T07:13:00.002+10:002010-04-19T07:18:29.388+10:00Best IntentionsHi Everyone,<br />As you can see my class based blogging has not taken off for 2010 in spite of my best intentions. I have been 'flat out' travelling around Victoria, working with teachers and their students on the Autism Spectrum.<br />When at my base school, I have been busy mentoring teachers new to Special Education.<br />Perhaps life will settle down to some sort of routine which will allow me to blog regularly about the children that light up my life. Until then please visit Jill's class in Room 14. You will find a link to their blog in the left margin.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-2867603434427612602010-02-09T18:35:00.003+11:002010-02-09T18:40:27.808+11:00Back to BloggingHi Everyone,<br />We have have been back at school for a week now and everyone is settling in beautifully. As soon as we have all of our blogging <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">permission</span> forms signed for this year, we can begin posting again.<br />We should be ready to start next week.<br />See you then.Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-25069432284698853322010-01-24T12:27:00.003+11:002010-01-24T12:41:18.327+11:00Back to School on February 1st<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvbRtwIVqYChiF8Wl0qodwZaUOBfB3rNboK7aE2LZ11VGye_dJNSi7RWyYpXa0Qpk78I6MTmArZbzk-DPavRcwV11vF0qPChIYOGW1OWFCWIso_BgYAQJjbDxHOfRfPf3zrWHThrl/s1600-h/BACKPACK3%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 336px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430112530647355266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvbRtwIVqYChiF8Wl0qodwZaUOBfB3rNboK7aE2LZ11VGye_dJNSi7RWyYpXa0Qpk78I6MTmArZbzk-DPavRcwV11vF0qPChIYOGW1OWFCWIso_BgYAQJjbDxHOfRfPf3zrWHThrl/s400/BACKPACK3%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br />The school holidays are almost over.<br />In one week we will all be back at school again!<br />Now is a great time to check if your uniform and school shoes still fit.<br />I bet they don't!<br />Have you cleaned out your school bag?<br />I hope that you won't find a mouldy lunch from last year in there!<br />It's time to start going to sleep at your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">regular</span> bedtime so your body gets used to getting up early again.<br />Enjoy your last week of holidays.<br /><br />Sue<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">XXXX</span>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-53489905239023266882010-01-05T13:57:00.013+11:002010-01-05T17:25:08.154+11:00Farewell 2009 - Hello 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sRsyFEmwajZMYZOR64Q-E7ezgmVhoufPCcTCxfb_1n3VgAvl8qAjRpcTaT88TxnCyqHNQ1SOA4DBSOL-i1g5c286wTy8kTzvnMqRE3GM0EjrC7EchGynwEs51F7W4j1hRjSAt8b-/s1600-h/El+16+N.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423086330584813778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21MptCR59_tKnFmyNRbp2BIA8QvjDx_2zUr8D7IGO07Cb77opXRpJQusybwe4y1ZaKTjepxK8M4T-Lo8IDfnKCxul_bgKtFtJkvkpzR5c57e0tNIvoR9N-JZAMmS3rZnhcP_2oVDZ/s400/Dan+3.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmsVgwtBxX046pGA-xbdHaAbL-uuK7l8b0z78QYMOn_dHJRssNhSlQ4ERLlLJkgB-HbsHeou-PI5Icm4y9aNWAQ2NSinqS8aAq7B5bc5isSeMlhzRK9E6s3zdrpIeYcS-oEEYBPsj/s1600-h/Cory+11.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423086152417935394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmsVgwtBxX046pGA-xbdHaAbL-uuK7l8b0z78QYMOn_dHJRssNhSlQ4ERLlLJkgB-HbsHeou-PI5Icm4y9aNWAQ2NSinqS8aAq7B5bc5isSeMlhzRK9E6s3zdrpIeYcS-oEEYBPsj/s400/Cory+11.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Hi Everyone,</div><div>The Junior Crew kids will be in new classes this year and I will be taking up a new part time role ( 3 days a week) as a teaching and learning coach working for teachers working with students on the Autism Spectrum,and a school based role for 2 days which is still in the design stage. I will also be part of the Positive Partnerships Victorian training team . I am going to be very busy. </div><div>This blog will evolve into something new. </div><div>So new in fact, that I am not even sure what will happen yet!</div><div>Watch this space.</div><div>Exciting times are ahead.</div><div>Happy New Year !<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-55015677733335784672009-12-15T19:28:00.012+11:002009-12-17T20:36:30.771+11:00The spirit of giving is alive and well in our Middle Years Unit!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxe7Aixt8Khkzd8Xo-2ElphVTntof1S9pVJVEXkUTknwTjIL5SX8NYXU9WEVDZHJ2vXOfw-xxV1py3Ia85ig2uTCOW0z9qjiRBF4wriptPgC_caXS_3YMFA22MnP3BR3eaS2_-cr8/s1600-h/thank-you%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416134773522207058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxe7Aixt8Khkzd8Xo-2ElphVTntof1S9pVJVEXkUTknwTjIL5SX8NYXU9WEVDZHJ2vXOfw-xxV1py3Ia85ig2uTCOW0z9qjiRBF4wriptPgC_caXS_3YMFA22MnP3BR3eaS2_-cr8/s320/thank-you%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3yrA2ghNt5Fpv3_QdgYa9oh2K7W49BI0oh487e3AENod1HD37GZSafdDLOxps6ggGaVqgVy8ePUc38YyMwWCcQBfgxKPXTLN-LSBIQ0P7CajOurONjoX8qiLx_SD_AiDnjZaoj66c/s1600-h/thank-you%5B1%5D.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>The Junior Crew would like to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pass</span> on an enormous thank you to <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Stephen and Trish's classes</span> for giving us a Christmas present of cash to spend on lunch at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mc</span></span> Donald's!</div><br /><div>The Middle years group have raised money all year preparing lunch orders for the whole school and decided to give their profits away to every class in the school.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It was very generous and kind of you and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">extremely</span> delicious for us!</div><br /><div>Thanks also go to <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Jan and Marg's classes</span>. This group of dedicated young cooks have prepared the most fantastic spreads of hot and cold foods for staff to devour at our whole staff meetings each fortnight. Well done guys!</div><br /><div>Please do it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">again</span> next year :) </div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-87854652506129370462009-11-15T10:30:00.005+11:002009-11-15T10:55:53.428+11:00Connections<a href="http://dave-friendship.blogspot.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404110647327369938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi483HgpQVMj3Y-1ICMlnLf86w4AknAOQfMowaSH1A25i75e2NDE-n4R0UX1jxlrp7v12u4nZxAjA5VSTwWcv6MC7F69v4IXzUwpWsP8ex2-QXQu0v_shhXiv0W4t5vpY50vrk8JL9i/s400/puzzle-peices%5B1%5D.bmp" /></a><br /><div>Hi Everyone,</div><br /><br /><div>The Junior Crew have gone PowerPoint crazy! Over the past two weeks we have learned how to copy and paste pictures, type in text, create special effects and even insert sound files. I am amazed at how quickly the kids have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">developed</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> skills using this program and how well they have made connections and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transferred</span> these skills to other applications.</div><br /><br /><div>I was also pleased to discover that our <a href="http://dave-friendship.blogspot.com/">Friends in Siberia </a>have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> the package of books and music that we sent to them a few weeks ago. One of the best things about blogging is how it helps us to connect with new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Friends</span> from all around the world. If you would like to read their post about our package click on the hyperlink or on the puzzle pieces.</div><br /><br /><div>This week I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> an email from Jim <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Spiralis</span> from the Department of Education and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Children's</span> service, Special Education Resource Unit in South Australia. Jim wanted to let us know that our network of blogs has been cited as a special education <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">resource</span> for teachers in that state. Jim also invited me to present at the Special Education EXPO in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hindmarsh</span> South Australia in July next year. I am so excited!</div><br /><br /><div>As most of you know, this year I have been completing post graduate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">studies</span> in Autism Spectrum Disorder. My last lecture was on Saturday. I have made some very special connections with lecturers and teachers who have shared the journey with me which I hope will continue for years to come.</div><br /><br /><div>The course has meant that I have had to spend a considerable time away from The Junior Crew this year while I have been completing practicum placements and visiting other schools to provide <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mentoring</span> and coaching services. While I have been away the children have been learning how to connect with some amazing casual relief teachers and learning how to cope with change. I am so grateful to this group of talented and caring people who have treated my class as if they were their own. </div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-63912846240468516672009-11-02T10:22:00.006+11:002009-12-15T06:42:57.357+11:00Bakers in the Making<a href="http://www.juniorcrew.blogspot.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399280207904382594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikH0m9-RcBdIkVWB_Nyp6XfJPx5jprU4FWL5cdKX8Af2KY7eRAliC-QV91gqoNEzchMy-3F9igC5wKVkG9RM-LWdxfVx9seN096GFrNV1kh44MTqoKwX7pIhFYUt8d4eL1XlnY4O33/s400/November+2009+052.JPG" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br />On Friday The Crew spent the morning at a local bakery that has a kids cooking program. We made bread and shortbread in the industrial kitchen with the help of the bakery staff. While the bread was cooking we played in a local park and fed some ducks. The food was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">delicious</span> and there was plenty to bring home so our families could sample what we had made.<br />Quite a few of The Crew have decided that they now want to be bakers when they grow up. What would you like to be?<br />What did you want to be when you were their age?Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-74566067275153036282009-11-02T09:57:00.008+11:002009-11-02T10:22:16.524+11:00From Russia with Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcOhIHHHwZoaMV4HSI0JMBOlRk7p9I3yO0SwaU7BajmeJ8eNDQ2jCFNOQ6q-ITZMlVRWbLq3l0QJC1xwxjVmZ9P3wnLuHl-88SiUs0C3IowHbhvTr9fRKtnJtHccgtn7-e6Y8zEsa/s1600-h/November+2009+042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399278327621205634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcOhIHHHwZoaMV4HSI0JMBOlRk7p9I3yO0SwaU7BajmeJ8eNDQ2jCFNOQ6q-ITZMlVRWbLq3l0QJC1xwxjVmZ9P3wnLuHl-88SiUs0C3IowHbhvTr9fRKtnJtHccgtn7-e6Y8zEsa/s400/November+2009+042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZO_OhR1PU838AnAZS8gQeNKtHk2f2SwpqU0-KHau5lTxGabdMht_n7HGvAw_LRNkHExn57849B_H3CXDF-mpRqQxGom4cuWRH8gjfNQxEBi3Jk7jCVTlldX_F2TZzMsgJycTGvR5/s1600-h/November+2009+040.JPG"></a>Hi Everyone,<br /><div><div>The Junior Crew were very excited to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">receive</span> a package from our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">buddies</span> from the <a href="http://dave-friendship.blogspot.com/">'Friends '</a> blog in Siberia. They sent us some postcards, badges , flag and a safety poster that was written in Russian. The Crew didn't have to be able to read Russian to understand it because the pictures carried a very strong message and we were able to figure out all of the rules.</div><br /><div>Our class has sent some Australian songs on a CD and some picture story books by Australian authors. to our <a href="http://dave-friendship.blogspot.com/">Friends</a> in Russia. We hope they like them.</div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-33054939275424459402009-10-23T07:52:00.006+11:002009-10-23T08:03:49.415+11:00On the Mend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm50z3EB7uhaDQwJ_zipXki8IV3t8ezq6TV8WCzX7e4WEKNuYSQUVxW4pj8lquC4mnJMOsdOVqZ7OoHiADsi3twSjqsZcsiAWaL8w5DzCGz5HxFJdD1FssNGeHsyYJ5RwcMPhkDgCz/s1600-h/surgery%5B1%5D.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395532460828151986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm50z3EB7uhaDQwJ_zipXki8IV3t8ezq6TV8WCzX7e4WEKNuYSQUVxW4pj8lquC4mnJMOsdOVqZ7OoHiADsi3twSjqsZcsiAWaL8w5DzCGz5HxFJdD1FssNGeHsyYJ5RwcMPhkDgCz/s400/surgery%5B1%5D.png" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuO1V9MWRqAnmqZhZibaaSAVkBPzdhAPk86Aiam4-UXsce-HWf7r0243whMTBiqs4IlQ6OwyCH5jE89I6LQd38d0mtJzPhlqytFUva-eQAaL1-hrBVOI7N0ScuD27gKojkjVetG9t/s1600-h/surgery%5B1%5D.png"></a><br /><br /><div>Hi Everyone,</div><div>I have been away from school for most of this week helping my husband as he recovers from surgery. Michelle has been doing a great job of looking after the Junior Crew in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">absence</span>. Thanks Michelle!</div><div>I will be back at school on Monday and I am looking forward to finding out what The Crew have been up to while <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">I was</span> away. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-73102193619667809362009-10-12T08:51:00.003+11:002009-10-12T08:55:18.722+11:00Congratulations Paula & Kerry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUltaDQlVbbirLEXl-sdYmb8rqc7rdHVg9p6DJ1ZMNDc22vOztUVhNut8rC_mvfFFCd8bHcVv93whQLzXQmEDeiSfuPMIbrwB5csBG78lPo0XJvnoUal0JF1lAwbbFxCkkgaLjhRS/s1600-h/CIMG0683.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391463769676014866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUltaDQlVbbirLEXl-sdYmb8rqc7rdHVg9p6DJ1ZMNDc22vOztUVhNut8rC_mvfFFCd8bHcVv93whQLzXQmEDeiSfuPMIbrwB5csBG78lPo0XJvnoUal0JF1lAwbbFxCkkgaLjhRS/s400/CIMG0683.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvpV7eGoUeNwFaog7FdyB_SnK5oxebJvQrRZKAqohfJB1ZDe8UmIvBm9gQ_cm9YhuaOTnKyIuacY_W-MzCGYZECW-c36TIQ5Yq0JIqpJMaXcM_I5FKaUP5pPtMuArYLA6S-Uw5Mrh/s1600-h/CIMG0668.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391463527348548226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvpV7eGoUeNwFaog7FdyB_SnK5oxebJvQrRZKAqohfJB1ZDe8UmIvBm9gQ_cm9YhuaOTnKyIuacY_W-MzCGYZECW-c36TIQ5Yq0JIqpJMaXcM_I5FKaUP5pPtMuArYLA6S-Uw5Mrh/s400/CIMG0668.JPG" border="0" /></a> Paula and Kerry got married on Friday. The Junior Crew wishes them happiness for their future together.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-54008928104759100592009-10-10T10:37:00.012+11:002009-10-11T18:09:15.328+11:00We're Back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlR_NewznwJ5Zj0RFYj7EnLJgL3BXYc6VkRlTLHLovfDfnN4P7oGqVa5R2i1lFzrum9fizf5ASOPsje81gDfAxR1yxiKXcMVA7dNTRdNbk7mMRh-Y3ZHezt8kjo_ZhJ-dX5Kathsqx/s1600-h/DSCF0125.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390754500639511218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlR_NewznwJ5Zj0RFYj7EnLJgL3BXYc6VkRlTLHLovfDfnN4P7oGqVa5R2i1lFzrum9fizf5ASOPsje81gDfAxR1yxiKXcMVA7dNTRdNbk7mMRh-Y3ZHezt8kjo_ZhJ-dX5Kathsqx/s400/DSCF0125.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Hi Everyone,<br /></div><div align="justify">This week has been full of events to celebrate. Tim turned 10, Eleanor turned 9 and I turned 44! We have been eating lots of birthday cake this week but nobody is complaining. </div><div align="justify">Nicole joined us to replace Paula at the end of the week because our other big news is that Paula got married on Friday! We had a great time <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">choosing</span> a present and card for her when we went shopping on Friday. We had a present wrapping 101 session with Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> I am not known for my gift wrapping skills and spent lots of time <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thinking</span> of just the right thing to write in the gift card. Sarah left early to attend the service and she has promised to take lots of photo's at the wedding so that we can s<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ee</span></span> how beautiful Paula <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">looked</span>. We are really looking forward to seeing them.<br /></div><div align="justify">We also began our new theme 'The Dreaming '. This term we will be exploring Aboriginal Dreaming stories through story telling, drama , music and art works. If you would like to know 'Why the Crocodile Rolls' follow the link to the Student Blogging area, in the left margin to watch a video of the story. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">In art sessions, Neville has been teaching the children the meaning of some of the symbols that painters from some of the Aboriginal Nations use to tell stories in their art and the kids will be having a go at painting their own Dreaming stories. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">This week I will be sharing my love of <a href="http://www.penguin.com.au/lookinside/spotlight.cfm?SBN=9780670903542">Sally Morgan's </a>beautiful art works and we will be searching the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span> for other contemporary indigenous artists and looking at their art works.<br /></div><div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-24641501215235203152009-09-08T07:26:00.005+10:002009-09-08T07:44:21.556+10:00Mr Nobody Says...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsNxRlmfgruskNjeMaNrX6G53daOJPrw5FP3pUP-YPjf0uFFLNQ-l6VlOXPBTSBRIM9Eo3xt1SktvaF3IklEgV1yuF4jftNFXP3Bx_Fux8w3XMBWVxefyM1xuFvtuME1Gh7Ir5Bis/s1600-h/308337~Invisible-Man-In-Suit-And-Tie-Posters%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378840969373043618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsNxRlmfgruskNjeMaNrX6G53daOJPrw5FP3pUP-YPjf0uFFLNQ-l6VlOXPBTSBRIM9Eo3xt1SktvaF3IklEgV1yuF4jftNFXP3Bx_Fux8w3XMBWVxefyM1xuFvtuME1Gh7Ir5Bis/s400/308337~Invisible-Man-In-Suit-And-Tie-Posters%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;">Turn off the:</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">TV</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Radio</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Lights</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Game console</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Computer</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Heater</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">Air conditioner</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">I don't use them while you are out of the room!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#000000;">You can make a difference to climate change :)</span></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-27803430582442217282009-09-03T10:34:00.010+10:002009-09-03T21:18:20.740+10:00Positive Pester Power<a href="http://www.saveenergy.vic.gov.au/getthefacts/whatisblackballoon.aspx"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377035808443241202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHCa79ymouthpbtycJv3OghqaXRQ2_RR56Jhhyphenhyphenses0BfF4sATgAO14S0k5dBSbPvWdYCSY0CAy07QQvCl0LbYajdar0Vtb_RAYxkzfla9xR7KorwBIZapURnnJSY_WcAwA05sTp4Y/s400/DSCF0029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>A message from the Crew!</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Did you know that if you wash with hot water and tumble dry you will make 6500 grams of green house gas?<br />If you wash with cold water and line dry you will only make 200 grams of green house gas. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Please wash in cold water!<br />You have the power to make the difference to climate change!<br /></div></span></strong><div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-44208538334006705662009-08-30T10:50:00.009+10:002009-08-30T11:15:51.421+10:00Solving the Problems of the World<a href="http://www.visyenviromaniacs.com.au/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375553025363267954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyfb2Q_IuXD3iE9A1SrqDKVPBuDJ2aKL_CI1AQa-OyAQYMf0_TuX8lJzfRNwV-AokkGus9V-7a2oBpKlQRzNEy_Lp4S_300-kIwDPJbZEaswjE3pGMnnow4y9MvIpUyo8OPjTAJ7J/s400/Did.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Parents and friends,<br />The Junior Crew kids are on an environmental mission. We intend to use 'Pester Power' as a positive force. This week our task is to ask family and friends to switch to washing clothes in cold water. The evidence for switching really does speak for itself and it is such an easy way to help protect the environment. Click on the picture to take a look at the <a href="http://www.visyenviromaniacs.com.au/">Visy Enviromaniacs </a>site which is packed with great games to play and information about how to protect our environment. Will you help us solve the problems of the world?<br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vNrzJmPY9nnsOBiXx&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vNrzJmPY9nnsOBiXx&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-38139116531937177772009-08-29T11:57:00.009+10:002009-08-29T13:48:43.032+10:00Cooking - We like it hot!<a href="http://www.mrbreakfast.com/recipe_collection.asp?subcategoryid=1"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375200226300008338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLnLPS3kdIrLDOPvmeHvB8DfJHi9omZdKBS3DRNFjjjksNtIi-oBD7e-JUTwDi61onIBbhHZylcrfuFIKG0W9luJgxXh3Y4rFeipVGZ06T5lgYEFlE1lt7hOi3eyQGeRgP_s1_sNR/s400/DSCF0008.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br /><br />The Junior Crew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">kids have</span> been learning how to make simple meals for themselves this year using all sorts of plug in 'makers' . We have made a variety of pies in a pie maker and sandwiches in a sandwich toaster and over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">the </span>past few weeks we have learned how to make <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">omelets</span> in an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">omelet</span> maker.<br /><br />Learning to use these simple electrical gadgets has meant that all of the children are able to make themselves simple healthy snacks independently. We do watch over the kids while they are cooking to ensure that nobody gets burnt.<br /><br />When this group of kids were younger they learned how to spread fillings, stack them into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sandwiches</span> and how to make simple drinks and desserts by combining ingredients. They also learned how to use a peeler and how to use knives and cutting boards for chopping. This week we have mastered the art of cracking eggs and whisking!<br /><br />Using heated electrical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">equipment</span> independently is the next important step in being able to move onto creating whole meals when they reach Middle Years .<br /><br />Click on the picture to read some fantastic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">omelet</span> recipes.<br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vPmO0e8jLTkAN5yfQ&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vPmO0e8jLTkAN5yfQ&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-47786570870005780522009-08-19T13:49:00.004+10:002009-08-19T14:03:58.898+10:00Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2009<a href="http://www.apac09.org/"><span style="color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371517431873360258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7y7yJnd1QBUfoosTsj8S36xJ2sef7RaFaXn-Oiu60HrYjE_P4X2_C7JzBx3HHezctjTm_lTI2kfZMH4pcsozHvyjW1-hbpLcpO5ORe16A6kfGFLmyLa5-Zk88AzL937F8LA1PUSh/s400/qantas-plane%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">Hi Junior Crew and Friends,</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;">Today I few to Sydney to attend the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">APAC </span>09 conference. I will spend the next 3 days listening to experts form all over the world share their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">knowledge</span> about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Click on the plane to find out more about the conference.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;">Paula and Sarah will be supporting Melinda who will be looking after the Crew in my place for the rest of the week. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;"><strong>Yes Tim, I remember saying that I will bring you all back a present from Sydney if you are good.</strong> <strong>So Crew, make sure you keep up your end of the bargain!</strong></span><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;">Sue</span>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-46938721696372700382009-08-15T07:30:00.004+10:002009-08-15T09:58:25.969+10:00Signs of Winter, Signs of Spring, Signs of Creativity.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAO0-x5u5fhwhiG43A4wMNRcUSgOoOyeG2hQ_QvUL0xt5WD8QLEOPbb-Z3xWYPxYXEu0NTGwQk7NrR2jxF_KL0f8isLPSEf8_II5DJR8LRNI_8B5dQP09ktnEtRexoysNiyw-TlrG/s1600-h/feel_sick-700625%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369935729245385842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAO0-x5u5fhwhiG43A4wMNRcUSgOoOyeG2hQ_QvUL0xt5WD8QLEOPbb-Z3xWYPxYXEu0NTGwQk7NrR2jxF_KL0f8isLPSEf8_II5DJR8LRNI_8B5dQP09ktnEtRexoysNiyw-TlrG/s400/feel_sick-700625%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br />The Junior Crew and staff have been hit by one 'bug' after another this term. Even my lap top got a virus and has been taken away to be fixed.<br />The Crew have noticed some signs that Spring will soon be here . We have posted some art work in our Virtual Gallery based on our observations of trees in the school yard.<br />Check out the Kids Blogging Area for ideas the Crew had to reuse or recycle plastic bottles and coffee lids. Very creative indeed!<br /><p> </p><p> </p><br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vLiiXKafDwMSUyihn&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vLiiXKafDwMSUyihn&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-13703826145519727802009-08-04T19:48:00.007+10:002009-08-15T10:11:09.559+10:00Settling in for the Day & the 21st Century<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhCNmxsW6HUnG0rcBXd63xFPquvmrFO243viEa2l4XOJ8OuBKXROpS_qTGuN42bRHESXE-sMq2lbUcJGZTjC5xMNSC88GG63idnaVgp5lkjeFdUjYylAlrlsOL1hGb4QhCAt4w2Sm/s1600-h/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366045194138818466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhCNmxsW6HUnG0rcBXd63xFPquvmrFO243viEa2l4XOJ8OuBKXROpS_qTGuN42bRHESXE-sMq2lbUcJGZTjC5xMNSC88GG63idnaVgp5lkjeFdUjYylAlrlsOL1hGb4QhCAt4w2Sm/s400/045.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>Hi Everyone,</div><div>The Junior crew kids arrive at school all sorts of ways. Some walk, others come by car but most arrive on buses. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">children</span> start arriving at school at 8:40 am and the last one arrives at about 9:10 so we spend until 9:15 each day working on settling in activities. </div><div></div><div>Tim has been working on this rocket made from recycled materials for over a week. It's fantastic !</div><div></div><div>I was watching an environmental program during the school holidays which cited that 95% of products manufactured in any one day are thrown away within a week of purchase. </div><div></div><div>I'm not sure about the accuracy of the statistic but it made me think that it is important to give every object that is manufactured more than one use. I'm glad that the Crew bring in lots of boxes and containers from their home recycling bins to make things with and that the materials used for Tim's rocket have had more than one use before they end up in land fill. </div><div>We are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">all</span> starting to 'see the signs' that our environment is struggling to maintain and repair itself because of our misuse of resources. The Junior crew challenge for this week is to find ways to use an object at least one more time or purpose before it is thrown away. Are you up for the challenge?</div><br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vmtEb0R5kwI5tYYeO&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vmtEb0R5kwI5tYYeO&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-90458629389932624752009-08-03T20:37:00.009+10:002009-08-15T10:15:35.594+10:00Running to Town<a href="http://maps.google.com.au/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365686473090218290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoV_mEbkDjhvBcCgK1m1u7AMONutbyAK2W8zJrJ2JjF6jkF-ttsOaw8FdKQ6Tzs61WuHc6wOa2CMqSWw-pFck7HU-jfKeibfmRo2TZtQIzPStKphaZxJWXNnRpuCnAfvm8q89POLNQ/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br />Our class blog featured in the 21st Century e Learning Conference today. I participated in a online presentation which showed others how blogs can be used to create links between mainstream and special education schools and help teachers and students in the two settings to learn from each other. I didn't even have to leave my home to show people all around Victoria how capable and amazing our kids are.<br />In maths sessions this week we are looking at measurement topics. Last week we borrowed a trundle wheel from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Seniors</span> classroom and measured the bicycle track on our school oval. We discovered that it is 140 metres long. We also know that it is a 6 km trip from here to the centre of the next town. <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/">Google Maps </a>is such fun to use!<br />Over the next few days the Crew will be running around the track to see how long it will take us to run the equivalent distance to town. I love integrated units of work. Maths + great exercise+ sensory modulation = 1 fantastic activity.<br />Click on the hyperlinks or picture to visit the <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/">Google Maps </a>site.<br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vyWw6yTh21ENGjC1Z&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vyWw6yTh21ENGjC1Z&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-74183027513762947642009-07-28T21:25:00.009+10:002009-07-30T20:09:29.665+10:00Design Creativity & Technology<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2jbAmFxCCb7WRVXPcRMkedMLfdIOkqoSHK9meDIdY6ywcyvhktHz7sFqbYjXxgM8ZF-stecAIphKlDk07ZbCYtDFec7jqQBdyMlh40GzIfJDuxz8t0oZgowBnsfLVkYDE98WkogQ/s1600-h/DSCF0018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363479181911480242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2jbAmFxCCb7WRVXPcRMkedMLfdIOkqoSHK9meDIdY6ywcyvhktHz7sFqbYjXxgM8ZF-stecAIphKlDk07ZbCYtDFec7jqQBdyMlh40GzIfJDuxz8t0oZgowBnsfLVkYDE98WkogQ/s320/DSCF0018.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone, <div><div><div>For the past two weeks the Junior Crew kids have been working on a new DC&T project. We have been painting <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pieces</span> of wood and decorating them using all sorts of materials and fasteners to create some sculptural pieces that we will arrange and photograph <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">in lots of </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">different</span> positions. </div><div><div>It sure has given our fine motor skills a work out and has us working on patience big time. Tim took the photograph of the three students displaying their 'works in progress'. Well done Tim and well done Crew!</div></div></div></div><br /><object height="44" width="148"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vvVXS4nrGrqYusVwZ&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vvVXS4nrGrqYusVwZ&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-45138853731411384542009-07-23T18:53:00.009+10:002009-07-25T16:38:02.926+10:00Oh dear. It's not a good sign.<a href="http://room13kidsspace.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361579823130146450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjew-8Sj5Fn_2goduL26FIQu-YQOsCg1sRhsD3Nss0AFvca33Wn71zhJNe6DFIZluO5rVjbRV9gfk2S3LEJSqR7UemVV9b5usdzfmS8bIe06tNX_S5JIBH-Db77CDB0BrtVZTC4RiDl/s400/Danger+teacher+in+bad+mood.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br />This week has been very busy. A big thank you to Helen for looking after the Junior Crew while I was away. The kids had a great time playing Helen's obstacles course game and making 'Beware of the Monster' signs. while I was gone.<br /><p>We have been looking at and writing about lots of different signs this week. </p><p>If you click on the <a href="http://room13kidsspace.blogspot.com/">student</a> blog link in the left margin you can see how the Crew responded to some questions about some specific signs. Some were very familiar and others required them to do a little bit of research. </p><p>Tomorrow we are off to the local library to borrow some books and look at signs that help us there. We will also be responding to the sign that you see above. I wonder what they will say ?You can find out <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tomorrow</span> by checking out their responses in the <a href="http://room13kidsspace.blogspot.com/">student blog link </a>. Click on the sign and we will take you there.</p><br /><object height="44" width="148"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=via218viaohKzVMUc&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=via218viaohKzVMUc&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-50203437738157558142009-07-19T18:14:00.008+10:002009-07-25T16:33:21.604+10:00Where is Sue?<a href="http://www.autismtraining.com.au/public/index.cfm?returnTo=%2Findex%2Ecfm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360083001137060210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1ifXAfETLz2LV42RbHRQV23IzMfWRKqre_usEibLBfE3ahHwc6MXwO_1G-9Ybj7A41owJJ2611SAOujuc9xVetejXjbKz2dVV4EiKZW4ilDFzFxC9_AJt66oCcg7-IGC9j4g8se8/s400/Sue+King+Benalla.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Junior Crew and friends,</div><div>I will be away from school on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Monday</span> and Tuesday this week. </div><div>I will be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">visiting</span> schools and supporting teachers who are involved in the <a href="http://www.autismtraining.com.au/public/index.cfm?returnTo=%2Findex%2Ecfm">Positive Partnerships Program. </a>This program supports teachers who are new to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. </div><div><a href="http://www.autismtraining.com.au/public/index.cfm?returnTo=%2Findex%2Ecfm">The Australian <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Autism</span> Education and Training Consortium</a> have a fantastic web site which provides teachers and families with free online training about living and learning with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ASD</span></span>. Click on my picture and I'll take you there.</div><div>Junior Crew, I will be back at school on Wednesday.</div><div>Until then, see you later <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">alligators</span>!</div><br /><p>PS : No online recorded speech service today as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vocaroo</span> site is having technical problems :-(</p><br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vJPp7188SIcB9gH6j&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vJPp7188SIcB9gH6j&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-66794221768014437462009-07-14T19:55:00.010+10:002009-07-25T16:46:11.710+10:00Auslan Sign 3 - 'Message'<a href="http://www.auslan.org.au/dictionary/words/message-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358253470244097490" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwxnlNqzC68mOntu_DBLBls6l1QpkYsbwcCTnsf_iuIKo47-2SVUVM4Jyjs3T3KNN95AHjo872c4ny7SmgpQbgGbKLLo6nHMjxESTzy-mWp0u8aKVFcvMIIJwOxlXXp2xdW5h7eKt/s400/Message.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Click on the picture to learn how to sign the word 'message' in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Auslan</span></span>.<br /></span><span style="color:#009900;">If you click on the <a href="http://room13kidsspace.blogspot.com/">kids blogging area </a>picture in the left margin you can look at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">environmental</span> signs that we have started to learn about in class. The children made a fabulous 'talking sign' <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">PowerPoint</span> about the camping sign. U<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">nfortunately</span> our school server will not let us have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">access</span> to any voice recording programs that we can use to both record at school and embed in our blog but I am on a mission to find out how to do it!</span><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=v9S2071zKQ94Zk73Y&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=v9S2071zKQ94Zk73Y&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-59084099600803061532009-07-13T18:25:00.003+10:002009-07-13T18:34:34.853+10:00Auslan Sign 2 - the Word 'See'<a href="http://www.auslan.org.au/dictionary/words/see-2.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357858661353430530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMkp4BqpFYfr69rqBqyY6gd-ApasLmLInh9OWiJDhdiENhEDf9JcldDEVco5LDKRVedY-Xp3MCR2Ogrq1wYzdf8lV3CjAVmAqcuVgAKe1U51jk1Zrn9x1ISwqPE676VTbSwgl16MK/s400/Sign+bank+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Click on the picture to find out how to sign the word 'see' in Auslan. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Then you will be able to tell everyone that the Term 3 theme is 'See the Signs'.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span><br /><object width="148" height="44"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vlOn9Z52Sjk0GZfAb&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"></param><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vlOn9Z52Sjk0GZfAb&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767818480601812517.post-72494901760340711732009-07-13T17:47:00.011+10:002009-07-13T18:22:46.837+10:00Welcome Paula<a href="http://www.afda.com/juniors/games.htm#throwingrace"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357850787189535586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieA0icOIbG92PCEIIukUBqm246H4__i1iZpHECLRV-a19lzO454ImybfroTlaj8S4sr0NMDe5xilK4NmrJAqB-P9XRZ3R7scvefFaMOmDTxuXtLEA6dARwzBg2BG7dXY_DQV3a24pi/s400/DSCF0065.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi Everyone,<br />We would like to introduce you to Paula. Paula is the latest member of the Junior Crew team.<br />Our first day back at school was very wet and cold but at lunch time we had a lot of fun playing outside, on the basketball court, with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">frisbees</span> </span>between rain showers. If you click on the picture of Paula you will find a web site full of great games to play with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">frisbee</span>.<br />In the afternoon we got out hammers, nails, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tacks</span> and wood and had a fabulous time making lots of noise and creating patterns on some off cuts. Nobody hurt their fingers or thumbs in the process. It was lovely to be back together <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">again</span> and a great first day back.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtKCIdEWEP0FAZqyKowtFck9faFIpMZosdCV6zQ_fA0h4ZTgcKmxTbq2NeIE1cwcyiIruEZOFa8mIE009fjdHicH-2G6HeviSkbvBJCxQ9IQvlRnxI9mYl8G4ok3wCvyjwnPiyCew/s1600-h/DSCF0055.JPG"></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;"></span></div><br /><object height="44" width="148"><param name="movie" value="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vDDc8hwQtnZ6Il5EG&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0"><embed src="http://vocaroo.com/player.swf?playMediaID=vDDc8hwQtnZ6Il5EG&server=m1.vocaroo.com&autoplay=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="148" height="44"></embed></object>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com0