Transit of Venus 2012

The transit of Venus is a rare, twice in a lifetime occurrence. Twice because it always happens in pairs, 8 years apart, but those pairs can be as much as 105.5 to 121.5 years apart. The last time this occurred before this pair began was December 6, 1882. The transit of Mercury, while not quite so rare, happens at intervals of 7, 13, or 33 years. In our time we have a very rare quadruple of transits between the two within a very short period of nine years. May 7, 2003 -- Mercury transit June 8, 2004 -- Venus transit November 8, 2006 -- Mercury transit June 6, 2012 -- Venus transit We have one left to complete the suite. And that happens to be in 2012, when the end of the Age is due. Venus plays a part in the significance of this date as it was used by the Maya to calculate cosmic time in sync with the Solar and Lunar rotations. Venus has long been associated with the Moon but happens to be closely associated with the Sun as well. Without the Sun we wouldn't see either one as the light we see from them is a reflection of Sun Light.

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Who is Morris Gleitzman?

 

www.morrisgleitzman.com/

I can’t remember much of my childhood. Just the best bits (books, corned beef and scoring goals) and the worst bits (sties, rhubarb and a stiff hamster). And the birthday morning I ran joyfully into the living room, tripped over my presents and sprained my elbow.

I read every book I could get my hands on. Classics, westerns, Enid Blyton, soccer star biographies, Richmal Crompton's William series (my favourites) and recipe books (particularly the corned beef sections).
Then, in 1969, we immigrated to Australia. It was a big change. The heat, the flies and the completely different tinned meats. The shock was so great I stopped reading books for nearly a year. When I started again I found I wanted to write as well.   

A fantastic iPad App for drawing

Tips 2012 iPad App Guide #47: Drawing Pad

Who is your Reading Super Hero?

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A Reading Super Hero knows the awesome power of reading and loves to read for at least 10 minutes every day. The Reading Super Hero could be your mum, your dad, your teacher, your grandma or it could even be you... Tell us in 25 words or less who your Reading Super Hero is and you could win an amazing Super Hero prize! The most creative and fun answers will win. 

Children's Day - Japan

Fun Children's Day activities

Explore Japan

Kodomo no Hi

TeacherTube Videos - Children's Day in Japan

Champions Read

Interactive website for current book titles at Holy Family Library

Book list of recommendations

Harry Potter fans

Australian Children's Laureate

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"Much-loved children's authors Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor are
Australia's first Children's Laureates! Both are talented and award-winning
storytellers who bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the position -
Alison as a renowned author and illustrator, and Boori as a celebrated author,
performer, dancer and poet.

As the Children's Laureates for 2012 and 2013, Alison and Boori will act as
national and international ambassadors for Australian children's literature and
will separately visit every state and territory inspiring young people to tell
their own stories and be part of an active literary culture for enjoyment,
wellbeing and success in life.

This prestigious national honour is the culmination of the work by the
Australian Children's Literature Alliance (ACLA) to promote the transformational
power of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians.

A new outstanding Australian author or illustrator of children's literature will
be appointed as a Laureate in January 2014."

LibraryThing - New Books Listing

Easter fun

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter from INFOZONE. Here are some interactive online links for you to enjoy.  We have rolled out your bookmarks for Stage 1, 2 and 3.  You will see a QR Code in the blue and red on your bookmark.  Go to the App store and download a QR reader app.  I recommend Qrafter Pro as this works well with Codes covered in contact.  If there is too much light shining on your bookmark, the code cannot be read due to the glare. ENJOY!!!

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Ipad Apps

 

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App store

Latest and greatest iPad Apps

Rory's story cubes

Record yourself

You can record yourself here at InfoZone, Don't worry, no-one else can hear you, and it cannot be saved on InfoZone. You might be getting ready for that big Debate, or providing a reflection of a book you have just read. Maybe you just want to hear how your voice sounds to other people whilst talking, or singing your favourite lyrics.  Have some fun with this recorder, because at the end of your recording, you can save it to somewhere personal.

To see an example, click here

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Technology in your future: a day made of glass

Watch these videos to see how technology will assist you with your learning in the future.

Here, in the next clip, Corning explain where they are at with their technological innovation

Hans Christian Andersen Awards 2012

Who is nominated?

Grimm's Fairy Tales

Grimms - Play - Listen - About

Are we there yet?

 

Are we there yet?

Travel Australia with the family on their adventure via Google Earth by visiting http://googlelittrips.org/

National Simultaneous Storytime (Cranky Bear)

Bob Graham - Author

Bob Graham has written and illustrated many children’s picture books. He was born in Sydney, and studied at the Julian Ashton Art School. His books are well known for their simplicity and humour, told from children’s perspectives, including “Oscar’s Half Birthday,” “Buffy,” ( Smarties Book prize silver award winner) and “Let’s Get a Pup” ( shortlisted for the 2002 Kate Greenaway medal; winner Boston Globe-Horn book award.) He won the 2000 Smarties Gold medal for “Max”, the 2003 Kate Greenaway medal for “Jethro Byrde,” and the Australian Children’s Book of the Year Award four times. Other titles include “Queenie the Bantam,”( highly commended for the Kate Greenaway medal,) “Dimity Dumpty” and “Brand New Baby.”

Bob Graham - Author

Access your library from home

https://loginparra.catholic.edu.au:8443/nidp/idff/sso?id=8&sid=2&option=credential&sid=2 

Find your favourite authors or titles by signing into your student portal. You can also find the next Lexile you would like to read by viewing your catalogue.

Electronic Resources for Projects or Knowledge Building

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http://www.oldmapsonline.org/

The OldMapsOnline Portal is an easy-to-use gateway to historical maps in libraries around the world.

It allows the user to search for online digital historical maps across numerous different collections via a geographical search. Search by typing a place-name or by clicking in the map window, and narrow by date. The search results provide a direct link to the map image on the website of the host institution.

 General Information

First School Years was created by a small number of primary teachers to provide worksheets and resources for parents and teachers of children in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Many of these resources are available as free downloads however we do provide a small selection of purchasable items in order to cover costs such as staffing, the software required to create the resources and the costs involved in maintaining and running the site. 
Although all links from this site are tested for their quality and relevance, responsibility for content on these sites lies entirely with the site's creators.
All efforts have been made to ensure that images, sounds and text used within our site have been done so with the appropriate permission. If you believe you own the copyright to any included image, sound or text and you feel that it has not been used appropriately, please email us so that we may investigate and act accordingly.
Some of the artwork used in our worksheets has been produced by S. Fitton.
All worksheets and resources are ©Copyright 2001-2008 First School Years. Permission is granted for educational use only. Please do not distribute our resources by any other means.
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 Vocabulary, Spelling and Grammar

Please be aware that this site is American based for spelling eg. Color as opposed to Colour, however there are some very useful links and resources.

http://lcgshub.wordpress.com/curriculum-resources/english-resources/vocabulary-spelling-and-grammar-resources/

Test your knowledge

Free Colouring pages to download

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