Deputy Principal News

Term 1 Learning Highlights

As we conclude Term 1, we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students during these first ten weeks. 

From a teaching and learning perspective, our focus has been on building a solid foundation that fosters optimal conditions for learning, establishing effective classroom routines, ensuring rigor in bookwork, and developing key skills and understanding across English, Mathematics, topic studies, and specialist classes.

In this edition, I am excited to share personal reflections from students across Prep to Year 6, showcasing their achievements and successes from a wonderful term of learning.

Henry PED 

I have learnt how to count and add numbers. I know how to write the words cat, dog, kid and pig. I love learning in my classroom.

Cleo PED 

I have enjoyed learning new letters. I know how to write the letters c, m and n and say their sounds. I feel good when I learn new things.

Uchi PPN 

I have learnt new letters to help me read. I like looking at books and I love it when Miss Nardella reads to me.

Julian  PPN 

I love Art with Mrs Lockett. We get to draw, and I have enjoyed drawing pictures of people.

Matilda  1CM 

I have learnt many things in Maths with Miss Mand. I have been learning my doubles and I love maths.

George  1CM 

I have enjoyed RE lessons and going to mass this term. I have learnt about Jesus’ disciples and how he helped other people.

Spencer  1MW 

This term I have loved spelling and writing. I have learnt about consonants and vowels. I think I can spell words better than at the start of the year.

Isabelle  1MW 

I have enjoyed Art this term in my classroom and with Mrs Lockett. I have liked making artwork with clay and with paint.

Emma  2AN 

I have loved writing information reports about sharks. We did a lot of research on sharks and this information I could include in my writing.

Harry 2AN   

In Maths I have learnt a lot about subtraction. I now know how to solve problems using the split strategy and bridging.

Eloise 2HS  

I have really enjoyed SEL lessons this term. I have been able to learn the names of some new emotions. It was great working in teams with other girls.

Maxim 2HS  

Maths has always been my favourite subject. I’m beginning to learn more about multiplication, and I’ve also been learning about bridging with addition and subtraction.

Floss 3CS  

In writing, I have learnt how to write simple and compound sentences. I can use joining words like because, but and so to extend my sentences. My holiday recount was my favourite writing piece this term.

Kael  3CS 

This term I have enjoyed reading. I have liked reading nonfiction books because I learn new things about the world. Reading has been my favourite subject at school this term.

Clemmie  3JC 

I have loved Italian lessons this term. This is the first time I have learnt Italian, and I have learnt many new words and phrases. Signora is a great teacher and she makes learning fun.

Boh 3JC 

In Topic lessons, I have learnt a lot about democracy and local government. I worked in a group to come up with a new idea for Harlestone Park to make it better for the community and people who visit it. I worked well with my classmates and we made a great team.

Grace 4AF  

Powered Writing has been my favourite activity this term. I love getting the chance to write creative stories. I have also learnt more about persuasive writing and the strategies I can use to convince my reader.

Johnnie 4AF  

I have enjoyed Maths lessons and being taught new topics by Miss Freeman. I have felt challenged while solving problems related to length.

Georgia 4MH  

I have enjoyed Maths lessons because I like being challenged with tricky problems that I have to work through. In Maths, I have learnt more about perimeter, length and addition. Working with my friends has also helped me because we can share ideas and discuss problems.

Edward 4MH 

In Topic, I have enjoyed learning about local government and working on our group project where we redesigned Harleston Park to fit the needs of citizens. Our group came up with a new law for the park and created a map showing our new design. We worked well together and I was proud of our final project.

Lachie  5KM 

This term I enjoyed learning about narratives and writing my own story based on a family holiday. I learnt how to uplevel my writing by improving my sentences and word choices to make it sound more professional and descriptive. Towards the end of the term, I learnt about dependent and independent clauses and I look forward to using these in my writing.

Ines 5KM

In PE this term, I have enjoyed learning gymnastics with Mr Sandler and our gymnastics coaches. It was fun designing our own routines where we had to move around the space with others. Music played while we learnt the routines and it made it even more fun. Next term I am looking forward to school soccer.

Evelyn 5CD  

This term I have enjoyed listening to and reading our class novel Once. I have learnt a lot about WW2 from reading this book and the history of what happened at this time. I have learnt new vocabulary and I am beginning to notice the different techniques authors use to make their writing engaging.

Leo 5CD 

Topic has been my favourite subject in Term 1. I have learnt a lot about citizenship and loved designing my own country, as well as learning about the rights and responsibilities of its citizens. Designing a flag for my country was enjoyable and I worked well with my partner, Nicholas.

Rosa  6JJ 

I have enjoyed learning about parliamentary committees and running our own version of one in the classroom. It was fun replicating a real committee and it meant I needed to do lots of research to prepare for my speech. Going to Canberra for school camp helped me.

Massimo 6JJ  

I have learnt about integers in Maths lessons this term. I know how to order them, add them and subtract them. I have also learnt how they are used in the real world, and I feel like I have extended my knowledge on this topic across the term.

Ryan  6ES 

Topic lessons about Parliament and government have taught me many new things. I have learnt how Parliament works, what politicians do and how laws are made. Going to Parliament House in Canberra was helpful because I could connect what I learnt on the trip with the work I was doing in class.

Zoe 6ES  

In Term 1, I have enjoyed the leadership opportunities that come with being in Year 6. I got to run many school tours and I enjoyed welcoming families to the St Joseph’s community and sharing information about our school. I feel like I have become better at working in a team and alongside my friends.