Tidy Number Strategy

During maths this week we were learning to use a tidy number as a strategy to solve problems like

17+__ =61

17 to 20=3

20 to 60=40

60 to 61=1

40+3+1=44

True Colours

I’ve performed in front of an audience. Bigger than my school. But that wasn’t the issue. The issue was that they'll be staring at me. I was the singer. I kept fidgeting. I guess it was just nerves. The number of performances passed and every time they did, I'd fidget even more. I knew that Kahlanie and his group were before me.

One of our M.C.’s (Robertanna) announced us to the eagerly awaiting crowd." Now its time for Elizabeth and Anita!!!”. My stomach lurched nervously in response. I stood up. (Or tried to) And entered the stage. My knees trembled nervously.


“This is a song about Perseverance” I said timidly. Elizabeth and I exchanged glances. Before the song started she gave me a look which signalised ‘time to start’. I managed to get some sound out. Before I knew it I started dancing to the beat. Throughout the song I became confident enough to smile and sing without difficulty.

Once our song drifted to and end. Once I've finished singing I announced our next song. “Our next song is I’m Yours. I chose this song to sing for fun.” I said a little bit confident this time.

I’ve performed in front of an audience. Bigger than my school. But that wasn’t the issue. The issue was that they'll be staring at me. I was the singer. I kept fidgeting. I guess it was just nerves. The number of performances passed and every time they did, I'd fidget even more. I knew that Kahlanie and his group were before me.

One of our M.C.’s (Robertanna) announced us to the eagerly awaiting crowd.” Now its time for Elizabeth and Anita!!!”. My stomach lurched nervously in response. I stood up. (Or tried to) And entered the stage. My knees trembled nervously.


“This is a song about Perseverance” I said timidly. Elizabeth and I exchanged glances. Before the song started she gave me a look which signalised ‘time to start’. I managed to get some sound out. Before I knew it I started dancing to the beat. Throughout the song I became confident enough to smile and sing without difficulty.

Once our song drifted to and end. Once I've finished singing I announced our next song. “Our next song is I’m Yours. I chose this song to sing for fun.” I said with a little bit more confidence this time.

My Swimming Highlight

My highlight of swimming was when we took turns to swim freely through the water. It felt nice to put my face in the water and feel the coolness of the water refreshes my face. I t felt proud when I could do what our instructor said. I look forward to learn more swimming skills.