The Golden Sun Newsletter

Achilles Community Report

Reading

In Reading this month, students have been actively engaged in developing their ability to visualise and infer while exploring both fiction and non-fiction texts. Through a variety of captivating stories and informative materials, they are learning to paint vivid mental images and draw insightful conclusions, enhancing their comprehension skills.

Furthermore, our young readers have been delving into the minds of authors, investigating the purpose behind each written work. They've been identifying whether the primary aim is to entertain, inform, or persuade.

Students have also been working on summarising a text after they have read it to ensure they understand what has happened in the text. 

 

 

 

 

Writing

In recent weeks, our students immersed themselves in the art of persuasive writing. Their writing pieces delved into topics that meant something close to them, showcasing their ability to articulate well-reasoned arguments supported by evidence. From school issues to persuading parents to get something.

The persuasive essays stand as a testament to the diverse voices within Achilles and each piece of writing a unique expression of the thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives that make our school community vibrant and dynamic.

Now, as we bid farewell to the persuasive genre, our students eagerly embrace the exciting challenge of biographical exploration. The shift to biographies opens the door to a rich tapestry of human stories – tales of resilience, innovation, triumphs, and setbacks. Through this literary journey, our students will explore some amazing people and learn the structure and writing style of a biography.

 

Maths

In Maths, we have been exploring mass, volume, and capacity as part of our measurement unit. Students have compared the mass of two different objects through hefting, along with the use of scales. 

 

Students have also explored the capacity of various containers in our classroom, along with ways to measure volume, through using measuring spoons, measuring cups, and laboratory glassware. 

 

 

Inquiry

In Inquiry, we have been exploring different cultures around the world that co-exist in our local community and in Australia. They explored the different ways in which these cultures express their beliefs and values through art, music,drama, dance and story. Students actively participated in cultural presentations to discover different cultures. They enjoyed making a paper doll and decorated it with the traditional outfit representing their own culture.

 

 

 

SEL

In Social Emotional Learning, we have been exploring our emotions and how  we can identify and deal with our ‘big feelings.’ As a class we have identified the different situations and events that could make students overwhelmed, upset, excited and angry. Students have looked at strategies to help them work through their ‘big feelings’. For example, counting to ten, walking away, ask a friend to talk to you, belly breathing, drinking water and drawing to calm down. This month, students also explored friendships and how to maintain and form relationships with their peers. We discussed what makes a good friend and what we could do to make new friends. 

 

  

  

 

  

 

Victorian Curriculum

Here is the link to the Victorian Curriculum if you would like to take a look at what we cover throughout the year. 

https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/level1

https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/level2

 

Reminders 

  • Doors open at 8:40am
  • Dismissal at 3:10pm
  • Ensure your child’s belongings are clearly labelled. This includes clothing, drink bottles, hats and lunchboxes (lids too) 
  • Students are to come to school with a full water bottle each day (labelled)

 

What you can do with your child at home

  • Continue to read to and with your child each night.  
  • Encourage your child to develop more independence. (Help pack/unpack their school bag/lunch, or get their uniform ready)
  • Encourage your child to take increased responsibility for their own belongings.
  • Establishing a regular routine helps students to develop a positive approach to learning and will benefit them as they progress through their schooling.  
  • Encourage your child to practise tying their own shoelaces.
  • If you need to speak to your child’s mentor teacher, please contact the office to pass on the message or organise this before or after school.

 

Kind Regards,

1/2 Achilles

Holly, Scott, Britt, Calvin and Amanjot