UDIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE #10

K2: Caring for nature - K2 has been learning about what plants need to stay healthy. The class recently planted a range of vegetable seeds and have been taking care of them for the past two weeks.
Y4: Solids to liquids - As part of their Science topic on states of matter, the Year 4 students conducted an experiment on how tin changes from a solid to a liquid when heated over a candle flame, and how it then turns into a solid again when cooled in water. Tin forms many interesting shapes when it is cooled in water!
Y6: Learning about the clothing industry - The Year 6 students have been exploring how clothes reflect and project aspects of our identity, as well as developing practical textile skills. Through inquiry, they have discovered that the mass-production of clothing can have environmental and social consequences, such as excessive use of finite resources and poor conditions for workers.
MY: Learning about friendship - Year 7/8 English Language Acquisition students began their unit on friendship. We discussed the importance of trust, honesty and caring for each other through friendships. The students were eager to show how they interact when they play games together so we practised with a fun card game.

Introducing Ms Diana (MY Arts and Learning Support)

Ms. Diana is an artist who enjoys doing research on different genres of art and looks to understand culture through visual creations. As a former Scout leader, she is an outdoor enthusiast and a spokesperson for learning through experience and teamwork. She also enjoys reading about different belief systems and their cultural contexts.

Languages at UDIS - English

We have been learning about acrostic poems for the past few weeks. We discussed the things that we like and made links to our UOI unit “How We Express Ourselves”. We created our own acrostic poem using our names and a few other topics that we know lots about.

UDIS Fun Fair 2024 Our - UDIS fun fair returns for 2024. Come and enjoy a fun morning with activities and food at UDIS. Activities from 10am on Saturday 3 February. See you there!
Term 1 parent survey - Thanks to all of our parents for your help with completing the Term 1 survey. We have a lovely, supportive group of parents at UDIS who are excited and engaged about their child’s learning. We are looking at things that parents would like us to improve on including progress reporting, English language learning, homework and library services.