Year 1 Update

Term 4 is well underway, and the Year 1 students have been working hard as they continue to build on the skills and knowledge they have developed throughout the year. Over the past few weeks, we have been busy with a range of learning activities and assessments, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and celebrate their progress. It has been wonderful to see their growing confidence, enthusiasm and independence as learners.

With only six weeks remaining, we have lots more learning, fun activities and exciting events planned before we finish the year. We are looking forward to making these final weeks memorable and celebrating everything the children have achieved in Year 1. Please remember to keep an eye on Compass and the calendar of events below for important dates and upcoming activities!

Our Learning Weeks 5 & 6

In English students will:

- begin investigating Stage 7.4, focusing on the split digraph 'u_e' making the /yoo/ sound, as in tunes and tubes. We will also explore 'ue' making the /yoo/ sound, as in muesli. Additionally, students will begin learning about the letter 'u' making the /yoo/ sound, as in music, and 'ew' making the /yoo/ sound, as in new.

- begin exploring the importance of imagination.

- understand about rhyme and rhythm in stories.

- explore the meaning of onomatopeia.

- make connections between stories and the theme of family.

- read and unpack the books Imagination and Magic Beach, exploring the themes, characters, settings and descriptive language used throughout each story. Students will share their ideas, make connections and discuss how authors use words and illustrations to bring their stories to life.

In Maths students will:

- explore fractions by identifying and describing equal parts of a whole.

- partition shapes and collections into equal parts, including halves and quarters.

- identify and represent fractions using pictures, objects and hands-on materials.

- demonstrate an understanding that fractions represent equal parts of a whole.

- recognise and describe fractions in everyday situations.

In Inquiry students will:

- begin learning how animals are raised and cared for and how people use products that come from animals.

- investigate how butter is made.

- explore how animals are raised and cared for and how products from animals can be used for clothing and shelter.

In S.E.L (Social, Emotional, Learning), students will:

- understand what makes a good friend

- recognise when we feel stressed and identify strategies that can help us manage stress and feel calm.

- engage in Hillsmeade Primary School's 'Kindness Campaign'.

News and Reminders:

Week 6: Friday 13th November: The Colour Explosion Fun Run!
Week 7: Thursday 19th November: Big Goose Excursion
Week 8: Wednesday 25th November: Curriculum Day
Week 10: Monday 7th December: End of Year Extravaganza
Read with your child every night and practise reading Heart words
Return library bags with books on your child's library day
Check Compass regularly for ongoing reporting and updates on your child's learning

Celebrations of Learning:

Text Studies - Imagination

Maths - Fractions

Inquiry - Making Butter

Indigenous Incursion