Year 1 Update

With only two weeks left of the term, we are continuing to make the most of every learning opportunity. While students may be starting to feel a little tired after a busy term, we are staying focused and motivated. Students will keep engaging in meaningful learning experiences, practising important skills, and celebrating the progress everyone has made. These final weeks are a valuable time for students to strengthen their learning and finish the term feeling proud of their efforts.

Our Learning - Weeks 8 & 9

In English, students will: -learn Stage 7.1 digraphs - ai, ay, ee, ea. -read words, phrases and sentences with the focus digraphs. -spell and write words with the focus digraphs. -discuss vocabulary in texts. -ask questions before, during and after reading. -write an incursion recount and a narrative text. -discuss parts of a story, including characters, setting, problem and solution. -use a story map to plot the key events of the story. -include capital letters and full stops in sentences. -continue to practise handwriting of lower-case tall stick letters b, d, f, h, k, l.
In Mathematics, students will: -compare and order objects using attributes and language of length and explain reasoning. -measure the length of familiar objects using a range of informal units including unifix, paper clips, popsicle sticks and counters. -line up units end to end and ensure there are no gaps. -ask questions to collect data and create a picture graph using the results. -continue to build number fluency through Ninja Number Sliders.
In Inquiry students will: -participate in the Cultural Explosion incursion and Harmony Day which focuses on understanding different cultures and developing an appreciation for cultural diversity. -discuss ways communities care for places and make a plan to care for our school. -identify friendships and how they change over time.
In S.E.L (Social, Emotional, Learning), students will: -learn about positive coping strategies including calming down and cheering up and strategies to manage anxiety.

News and Reminders:

Monday 23rd March - Family Fun Night
Friday 27th March - SRC Dress Up Day, come dressed as something that matches the first letter of your name.
Please make sure your child brings along their school hat each day. Children without a hat will spend recess and lunch playing in shaded areas or in the Wellbeing Room.
Remind your child to bring in their blue reader bag every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to swap their reader.

Celebration of our learning:

Maths MAB animals

Year 6 Buddies