The following is only an approximation of the learning undertaken this term, far more learning occurred than was recorded here. My notetaking continued to be poor this term and a great deal of non-academic work was undertaken as we continued with play production.
Huge Term Project:
Every two years our homeschool group undertakes a play production with our wonderful director Sue Kearney. This year we undertook the production of the musical, The Sound of Music! and it was performed at the Criterion Theatre!! It was a huge undertaking, the focus of much work in Terms 2 & 3.
Ignatius and Sebastian had the leading male roles!! Captain Von Trapp and Max!!! Sebastian’s first time performing and wow oh wow.
Siena also had a number of medium level roles! She was Sr Bertha, and the Baroness Von S_.
The work that goes into these productions is intense. The skills the children learn and develop in so many areas is invaluable.
What a privilege to be part of this!
Group Work:
Morning Basket: Daily selection of Poetry and Literature, at least 20+ lessons.
During this time we read through our books of History, Science and Faith Reads, and our Read Aloud.
History Core:
Sebastian & Siena – Our Island Story by HE Marshall. Read 6+ chapters. Covered King Henry 8th, Queen Mary 1st and Queen Elizabeth. Wherein I rant and rage at this book about the anti-Catholic sentiment and discuss with the children the importance of primary sources, and seeking the Truth in History. Prejudice and rewriting history from a Protestant bias. I daily threaten to burn this book.
Ignatius – ?
Science Core:
Sebastian & Siena – The Mystery of the Periodic Table by Benjamin D Wiker. 6+ chapters, covering: Scientists trying to organise elements, Triads and early grouping systems, and the development of patterns in atomic properties
Ignatius – ?
Faith Core: ? 3+ Lessons
Read Aloud: River Rats by Jean Craighead George
Weekly Writing Club – WC continues to be a success, loving the synergy as always.
Sebastian’s growth as a writer is impressive, as is Ignatius’. Siena is moving along at her own pace, enjoying being in a group with girls.
Monthly Book Club – Book Club continues to be a huge success, with new children joining each month! I love how the children are motivated and keen to read.
The Book Club Reads for our children were:
July: Ignatius read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and Sebastian and Siena read The Lord of the Rings Book 3 by JR Tolkein
August: Ignatius read Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux and S & S read Ash Road by Ivan Southall
September: Ignatius read Before the Coffee Turns Cold and S & S read My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Ignatius
Maths: ? Lessons
Writing: Ignatius continues his huge writing project this term!! He spends hours most days writing. A novel undertaking!
Sebastian
Dictation: 3+ Lessons
Notebooking: ? Lessons
Maths: 20+ Lessons
Faith Novel: ?
Science Novel: ?
History Novel: 10+ chapters
Geography 3+ Lessons online, countries of the world
Literature: 25+ chapters
As well as Book Club Books Sebastian continued his Binge reading of the year. He read the following:
Heroes of the Olympus The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune, The Mark of Athena, The House of Hades, The Bood of Olympus, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Titans Curse and The Lost Olympian by Rick Riordan. Rangers Apprentice The Sorcerer in the North, The Oakleaf Bearers, The Icebound Land, The Burning Bridge, The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan.
Siena
Spelling: 3+ Lessons.
Narrations: 4+ Lessons.
Maths: 20 Lessons.
Faith Novel: My Bible Friends by Maxwell – 20 Chapters.
History Novel: ?
Science Novel: ?
Literature: 12+ Chapters. Read and finished The Lord of the Rings Book 3!! Impressive!!
Music: Violin Lessons.
