Pixar quiz winners

Well, no one got every question right. But there were 6 students who got all but one question, so they will all get a prize.

Congratulations...

Ruby Downes (7 Coudere)
Jazmyn Galea (8 Xavier)
Devlin Wootton (10 Briant)
Bianca Sagor (10 Garnier)
Katerina Mifsud (10 Garnier)
Isaac Carpenter (10 Morse)

You will need to come to the ILC to collect your prizes.

Congratulations to the other students who had a go. Better luck next week!

Check out the blog again next week for a new competition and a chance to win!

For those who are curious the correct answers were:

Q1. What was the first feature film released by Pixar?
 A. Toy Story

Q2. Name the film
 A. The Incredibles

Q3. The short film "Presto" was released as the introductory clip before which feature film?
 A. WALL-E

Q4. Name the character
 A. Bruce

Q5. Which was the lowest rated Pixar film on Rotten Tomatoes? (i.e. people thought was the worst)
 A. Cars 2

Q6. Name the film
 A. Finding Dory

Q7. How many Pixar films have been nominated (so far) for an Academy Award, and how many have won at least one award?
 A. 13 nominated, with 9 films wining at least one award

Q8. Name the character
 A. Heimlich

Q9. From which Pixar short film did their desk lamp icon come from?
 A. Luxo Jr.

Q10. Name the character
 A. Young Macintosh

Student book reviews

Fangirl
by Rainbow Rowell

Fangirl is about a girl named Cath going to college. She and her twin had always shared everything, they were a packed deal, but when they got to college it all changes.

Why I picked it up: My mum gave it to me as a present.

Why I finished it: It was really hard to put down. It always had me hooked.

I'd recommend it to: Anyone who is up for a book filed with love, adventure and fan fiction.

I rate it:


Year 8 student

Time Traveling with a Hamster

by Ross Welford


This book is about a kid named Al Chaudhury who lives with his mum, step-dad and step-sister. On his 12th birthday he gets a letter from his dead dad to go back in time to save him. Now Al, and his pet hamster, have to travel back and forward in time to save Al's dad.

Why I picked it up: My teacher recommended it to me.

I'd recommend it to: People who like adventure books

I rate it:


Emily Hurst (7 Carroll)

Google like a pro: Tip #6

Do a reverse image search

Looking for an image, but don't know how to describe it? Perhaps you have saved an image but now need to go back to the original website to get EasyBib details? Or maybe you have found a picture, but you don't know what it is, or how to find something similar.

Google lets you search by uploading an image. Simply click the camera icon in the search bar. Upload the image, paste it, or even drag and drop. Simple!

Calling all book reviewers

The ILC would love to start publishing YOUR book reviews. After all, the best way to find your next
great read is to ask a friend. So we want students to start recommending books for other students.

Book reviews don't have to be long, or hard to write. If you are not sure where to start try the following formula:

• What was it was about: No spoilers please! What sort of book was it, how did the plot start? (maybe about 50 words)
• Why I picked it up: what attracted you to the book? e.g good cover? genre? recommendation? (1-3 sentences)
• Why I finished it: what was good about it? characters? style of writing? action? (1-3 sentences)
• I'd recommend it to: a friend? people who enjoyed a particular book?  (1-3 sentences)

  Give it a star rating:
    1 star = Didn't like it
    2 stars = It was ok
    3 stars = I liked it
    4 stars = I really liked it
    5 stars = OMG it was amazing

We are happy to give you the credit, and publish your name. Or, if you are shy, you can remain anonymous - it is your choice (let us know).

email your book reviews to Mrs Kelleher (kelleherr@)

Pixar quiz

This fortnight's competition is all about Pixar cartoons. The movies, the shorts, the characters. The student who correctly answers the most questions will win the prize.

How well do you know Pixar?

Go to the competition

Entries close on Friday 28th of October.

Winners announced Monday 31st of October.

Small Things by Mel Tregonning

This is a great book with no words that tells the story of a young boy who feels overwhelmed by his worries and fears.

In the beginning of the story his worries make him feel isolated, no one else seems to notice or care that he feels like he is falling apart. But gradually he learns that there is help, and that he is not alone. In fact, that most people are being followed around by their own worries.

With amazing illustrations, many people will be able to find parts of themselves in the pages.

Writing vs. Typing

Did you know that writing things using a pen and paper makes you learn better and faster?

Did you know that students who use their laptop for all of their note taking usually end up taking more notes, but remember and understand far less?

Taking written notes when researching

• Removes the "cut and paste" temptation that can lead to plagiarism.
• Re-writing in your own words helps you check understanding.
• Makes things easier to remember.
• Forces you to make sure you are sticking to what is really important.

[Jessie S] . (2016). Note-taking: writing vs. typing notes. Retrieved September 5, 2016 from https://studyskills.com/students/note-taking/?inf_contact_key=827980b2a7905ed4e3db8f8485871ce23fb1f03adac1526f9af69afbbd787ec4