Years 1 & 2

Grade 1/2 had a wonderful experience making Tangyuan 汤圆. The students enjoyed getting hands-on, learning about this traditional Chinese food and making their own Tangyuan.   They also explored and practised Chinese vocabulary and expressions related to the ingredients, utensils and steps involved in making Tangyuan. It was a lovely opportunity to connect language learning with Chinese culture through a shared hands-on experience.

Students in Years 1 and 2 enjoyed making their own tanghulu! They explored this traditional Chinese snack by coating fresh fruit in a crunchy sugar glaze. It was a fun, hands-on opportunity to experience Chinese food culture while learning about different fruits and enjoying a special treat together. 

In Grade 1/2, students have explored procedure writing using the model text How to Tame a Wild Thing. They developed their understanding of the purpose and structure of procedures through oral retelling, actions and shared modelling. Using the Procedure Toolkit, students identified and applied key features, including clear titles, goals, materials, sequenced steps, imperative verbs, precise adverbs and time connectives. They then planned and wrote their own procedures, applying these features to create clear instructions. The selection of student writing below showcases their developing understanding of procedural text structure, vocabulary and sentence construction.

Earth Care – Learning to Look After Our Planet! 

Our students have been getting creative in the classroom while learning about the importance of caring for our planet. As part of our Earth Care unit, the students created colourful posters sharing ways we can help protect the environment. Their wonderful artwork and thoughtful messages highlighted the importance of recycling, reducing waste, saving water and looking after nature. We are so proud of their creativity and the fantastic ideas they shared about making our world a cleaner, greener place!