Junior School

你 好 (ni hao) Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 families, 

What a fantastic week of learning in Year 1! In Writing, students explored procedural texts by creating their own set of instructions for making funny face cookies. They then followed their steps to create their delicious creations, learning the importance of clear and sequenced instructions.

During Literacy, students participated in Readers' Theatre, working in groups to perform Little Red Riding Hood. They practised reading with fluency, expression, and confidence while bringing the characters and story to life.

In Guided Inquiry, students proudly completed our unit, How Humans Survive? To showcase their learning, they created trioramas featuring three key areas: how plants and animals help us survive (including food and clothing), first aid and safety, and protection from the environment. Students demonstrated a wonderful understanding of the ways people meet their basic needs and stay safe.

In Mathematics, students continued investigating 2D and 3D shapes. Using shape blocks and hands-on materials, they identified and described shape names and explored their properties, including faces, edges, and vertices.

We are very proud of the enthusiasm and effort students have shown across all learning areas this week!

Melinda (Miss Emmett) & Ash (Foundation), Beth, Cassie & Suzie (Year 1), Shaye, Emma, & Chelsea (Year 2)

Reminders: 

Next week is the last week of Term 2! Don't forget:

• Early finish on Friday the 26th of June at 2:30PM
• Harmony Day Parade on Thursday the 25th of June

Pupil of the week

2S: Yijian W

For showing a love of learning in writing. You used amazing sensory language in your poetry. Fantastic work Yijian!

2G: Ada C

For consistently demonstrating all of the school values. You are a responsible, lifelong learner who takes pride in every aspect of your learning. Great work, Ada!

2E: Annie H

For demonstrating creativity when designing and building your Guided Inquiry diorama. It was wonderful to see you brainstorm an interesting solution to help reduce pollution in our waterways. Outstanding work Annie! 

1B: Jacob W

For demonstrating life-long learning with your handwriting and editing. In our Writing lessons, you have reflected and improved on these skills. Keep up the amazing work!

1C: Patrick W

For demonstrating integrity and life long learning when skip counting by 5s and 10s. Excellent work Patrick being about to skip count up to 100. Well done!

FE: Quinn A

For demonstrating life long learning when showcasing your understanding of addition strategies when completing your thinkboard in Maths. Keep up the amazing effort! 

FA: Isabel L

For demonstrating lifelong learning through developing your confidence in your speaking. It was great to hear about your adventures with the take home toy! Well done.