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Year 1 Writers Bring Stories Alive

This term in Year 1, we’ve been busy learning how to write a recount of a story. We’ve been building our writing skills by using adjectives, verbs, topic-specific vocabulary and text connectives to make our recounts more interesting.

We’ve had a great time reading A Home for Bilby and Ninni Yabini, and had a go at writing recounts of both stories. We’ve learned that a great recount includes characters, setting, feelings, connectors, action, and an ending – and we even have hand actions to help us remember these! Ask your child to show you at home.

Take a look at some of our amazing work on display. We’ve written independently, in groups, and as a whole class. What an exciting first four weeks of learning in Year 1!

Next up, we’ll be reading How the Birds Got Their Colours and Tiddalik the Frog as we continue our journey with recount writing.

Young Hands Fold for Peace

Hi everyone,

With less than 9 weeks before the Japan Study Tour takes flight, we are embarking on the massive task of folding Senbazuru – one thousand origami cranes. These will be taken to Japan by our wonderful Year 5 and 6 students and offered as a mark of respect at the Peace Memorial in Hiroshima.

This is a beautiful and meaningful tradition that symbolises hope and a wish for peace. It’s inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl affected by the atomic bombing, whose legacy continues to inspire peace efforts around the world.

We’d love for as many students as possible to contribute to this special project. Even a single crane makes a difference!

The details

Who: Year 3-6 students

What: Origami Club

When: First break on Tuesdays (come along after you’ve eaten your lunch), beginning week 2

Where: Ms Aboud’s Japanese classroom

Thanks for your support,

Jessica Faithfull | 3C Classroom Teacher.

☀️ No Hat, No Play

We are noticing an increasing number of students arriving at PE lessons without a hat. Our spare hat supply is very limited.

Please ensure your child brings their own clearly named hat to school every day. Hats are an important part of our SunSmart policy and are required for outdoor activities, including PE.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe in the sun.

Student Absences

Please be aware that our student absence email is absentstudents@ironsidess.eq.edu.au, not studentabsence@ironsidess.eq.edu.au.