Bushfire Paintings

Bushfire Paintings

By Jasmine and Meg

We have been thinking of those involved in the recent bushfires around NSW, particularly those in the Blue Mountains. On Wednesday 24th October Year 5 painted pictures of bushfires with burning trees. The background is made with red, orange, and yellow paint blended together. We used black oil pastels, white oil pastels and a lead or black pencil to make the trees. We used the white oil pastels to smudge the tree.

We also wrote prayers underneath about the fire brigade and those around them to keep  them safe. Here are some of the prayers:

Dear God,

Please help the people fighting the fire succeed. Please help the people who lost their homes, and protect the fire fighters and people who are near the fires.

Amen. By Tracey T

Dear God,

Without the Fire brigade there would probably probably already be hundreds dead, please help them to fight the fires and keep them and those around the fires safe.

Amen. By Meg B

Dear God,

Please help the fire brigade to stop the fires and keep all the people whose homes are threatened and gone to find a new home.

Amen. By Jasmine E

Dear God,

Thank you for the fire brigade please help them to stop the fires so that we can be safe and happy Amen.

By Luke D

Noun Rap

Noun Rap

By Meg and Jasmine

In class Year 5 have learnt the noun rap. The lyrics to the noun rap are:

Noun Rap

A noun is the name of a person, place or thing,

like Sam in Sydney with a ball of string.

An adjective, an adjective describes a noun,

like a big, wide smile on a painted clown.

Verbs, verbs, are doing words,

they like to move and fly like the birds

An adverb likes to add to a verb

and tell you more about the word.

Nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs

learn these carefully and you will be superb

Year 5 got split into 5 groups and each group got a verse. We then recorded the groups doing their verse. We all had a lot of fun doing it.  

The trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

Crucifixion of Jesus

By Angelica, Jasmine and Tracey

On Holy Thursday, Year 5 presented the crucifixion of Jesus as a  liturgy.  We had 4 scenes.  Every student was involved and did a wonderful job.

In scene 1 we showed how everyone wanted Jesus to be crucified on the cross.  The people in this scene were Mikayla, Jasmine, Luck, Jason, Gabby N, Clare and Jack.

In scene 2 we showed the soldiers putting clothes on Jesus and mocking him.  The people in this scene were Sarina, Christian E and Dylan.

In scene 3 we showed Simon of Cyrene helping Jesus carry the cross.  The people in this scene were Michael N, Gaby S and Emma.

In scene 4 we showed Jesus dieing on the cross.  The people in this group were Angelica, Ashleigh, Tracey, Samuel, Charbel, Kathleen and Michael V.   

Christian B was responsible for beating the drum three times for every new scene.   Mahare and Lily made a lovely presentation of the songs.  Meg and Christopher were the narrators, and Georgia read the prayers.  

Congratulations to everyone on a very reverent representation of the crucifixion of Jesus.  

Image from: http://reformedapologist.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/did-person-die-on-cross-or-just-jesus.html

As we celebrate the Easter season we remember how Jesus was mocked by those around him- the crowd, soldiers and even another criminal.  May we remember that our actions may hurt other people.  Let us try to treat others with respect and kindness.  

Project Compassion: Coin Weight

Coin Weight

By Mikayla and Jasmine

On Tuesday 5th March, Year 5 had a competition between all 6 tables. The whole idea of the competition was to have the heaviest weight made up of coins. The winners were the harlem shakers with 350g, they also got the highest amount of money which was $21.30. Everyone else tried very hard and we raised a large amount of money. Check out some photos from the challenge.

Electing a New Pope

It is a pretty exciting time in the Catholic Church at the moment.  We have been finding out about the process of electing a new Pope.  Have a look at what we have discovered.

How a New  Pope is Elected

By Angelica, Sarina, Jasmine

The cardinals are lined up into rows, there are 117 cardinals around the world voting to be a pope. The cardinals are locked in a room. This meeting is called a conclave .

The doctor and cook go with them into the conclave. The cardinals are only allowed to drink and eat bread and water.

The cardinals pick their candidate and write it down on piece of paper and put in secret ballot 4 times a day. They do this 2 times in the morning and 2 times in the afternoon in the Sistine Chapel.

To choose the pope the candidates need 2/3 of the votes. They burn  the ballot papers and and use the colour of the smoke it signal the result to the public.

Black smoke= No result
White smoke = new Pope

If they pick a Pope they use a chemical to form white smoke.

When they have chosen the Pope, the Pope chooses his Papal name and signs the paperwork.  Then he appears on the Vatican's main balcony to deliver his apostolic blessing.

Check out the list of ALL Popes:   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes

Gabby N has created an excellent presentation explaining how a new Pope is elected.

Monet's Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge

  Monet

By Angelica and Jasmine

Image Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Water-Lilies-and-Japanese-Bridge-(1897-1899)-Monet.jpg 

Year 5 has painted a Monet painting. First we used a white oil pastel and drew a bridge. Next we used green and blue watercolours for the background. Then the next week we added water lilies.  We drew the water lilies with oil pastels.  We made the water lilies in the front big and the ones at the back smaller. Next we got white oil pastels and put a bit of white on the water lilies then we smudged it with our finger because Monet didn’t care if it wasn’t neat. Then we drew flowers on the water lilies. After that we coloured the water lilies with red and pink oil pastels then smudged the water lilies with our fingers. Finally we hung them up in the classroom.  They look so good- we have some great artist in this class!