Level 1: Connect

Hello Level 1 Families,

Well, here we meet again. As we zoom into Week 9 next week, it’s hard to believe how quickly the term is flying by. Only three weeks to go...

We have now wrapped up all of our assessments. It's been so rewarding to see the growth that most students have made over the year. Quite remarkable really!

To showcase their learning about all things Mesopotamia, students have been working on their own individual projects- everything from posters, dioramas, models and booklets. They are all so proud of their work. We would love for you (other family members and friends) to pop on up to the Level 1 classrooms next Tuesday afternoon from 3-3.30 pm so our students can present their projects to you. They are all very excited at the prospect!

Have another great couple of weeks at SEPS!

Term 4 Reminders:

Literacy:

Heart words: This coming fortnight we will be focusing on words such as  picture, different and answer and writing these words into sentences. 

This week we focussed on the words below:

Phonemes: Next week will be revising some of the phonemes we have learnt about throughout the year including 'ea', 'age' and 'kn' phonemes and words.

Morphology: During our core literacy lessons, we will revise many of the suffixes that we have learnt about this year including -ed, -est, -ing, -er and -ly.

Writing

Over the next two weeks, our Grade 1 students will be diving into the exciting world of letter writing. We’ll explore the main parts of a letter—greetings, the message (body), closing, and signature—and practise how to organise our ideas in clear, friendly sentences. Students will also learn how to use appropriate punctuation and add personal touches to make their letters meaningful.

As part of this unit, students will write two special letters: one to a family member and another to Santa. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to express their thoughts, feelings, and creativity while also building confidence in their writing skills.

We’re looking forward to seeing their personalities shine through in their letters and celebrating their growth as young writers! 

Maths:

This week in Maths, we have been learning to tell the time on an analogue clock, focusing on half past, quarter past and quarter to. While students have found this a little tricky, they have shown great persistence and a positive attitude towards their learning. Over the coming weeks, we will continue to use retrieval practice to help consolidate our understanding of time. Looking ahead, our next focus will be on place value — exploring numbers up to the thousands.

Inquiry:

In Inquiry, we have just completed our unit on Mesopotamia, finishing with a look at the fascinating gods, goddesses and the beautiful temples they were worshipped in. Students wrote an impressive piece showcasing everything they have learnt about this ancient civilisation — including farming, laws, cuneiform (the first form of writing), and how Mesopotamia became known as the first civilisation. Over the coming weeks, students will have the opportunity to create something to show their learning about Mesopotamia during class time and we will be ready to showcase these projects next Tuesday!

Level 1 Term 4 Specialist Timetable 

All the best for a an amazing fortnight,

Suzanne, Robyn, Leon and Marc

Level 1 Teachers