Year 1 Curriculum
Newsletter
Dear Families,
Welcome to Term 3! We are excited about the engaging and enriching learning experiences planned for your child. Here is an overview of what we will be focusing on this term across various subjects:
ReadingFairy Tales: We will dive into the magical world of fairy tales, exploring classic stories and their characters, settings, and morals. Students will learn new words that appear across various domains, enhancing their understanding and use of language. Our focus will be on improving students' ability to decode words and read with increased speed, accuracy, and expression.
Writing
Narrative Stories: Students will craft their own narrative stories, developing interesting characters, detailed settings, and compelling problems with solutions. We will emphasise writing within the dotted third lines, ensuring letters are properly formed and legible.
Mathematics
Addition and Subtraction:
Students will continue to practice and master addition and subtraction skills.
Time: We will learn to tell time, focusing on reading clocks and understanding hours and minutes.
3D Shapes: Exploration of three-dimensional shapes, identifying their properties and understanding their real-world applications.
Data and Graphing: Students will collect data, represent it using graphs, and interpret the information presented.
Fluency: Daily practice using fluency books to reinforce their skills and confidence in math goals.
Inquiry
Students will explore the geography of Australia, learning about its states, major landmarks. With the upcoming Olympics, we will delve into the history, importance, and various sports of the Olympic Games, fostering a sense of global awareness and sportsmanship.
We look forward to a fantastic term of learning and growth. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.
Year 1 Team
Leah, Dannie and Jody
PE
In Grade 1 PE classes, students will continue to build on their fundamental movement skills through fun and interactive activities. They will engage in more structured games and sports, learning basic rules and teamwork. Students will also explore concepts like spatial awareness and develop social skills through cooperative play.
Japanese
This term in Japanese, the Grade 1 students will develop their Japanese vocabulary through the book ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?’. Students will be supported to read the book chorally. Students will use flashcards to help with their recall of 8 animals and 8 colours. They will participate in games and songs to support their learning. Students will learn to use the animals and colours in sentences. They will develop their reading and writing skills through tracing and copying activities of the focus vocabulary. Students will participate in rotational activities to support their engagement and learning of term 3 vocabulary, as well as revising previously learned vocabulary.
Visual Arts
This term students in Year 1 will continue to explore new materials and techniques to create works of art. They will use new materials to create 3 dimensional sculptures. Students will continue to study the work of famous artists as they follow their ideas and styles when creating their own art. They will continue to paint their Anna Blatman inspired flowers on canvas that will be sure to be a highlight of the Art Show. Students will be supported to take courageous steps when exploring new concepts and they will work safely in the art room. This term students will experience how exciting it is to share their artworks with their family and community at our well anticipated show.
Performing Arts
This Term in Performing Arts, Grade One students will be working as a team to choreograph a dance performance to the popular song ‘Can’t Stop This Feeling’. Students will be working on their gross motor skills and timing when learning and rehearsing various dance steps as well as remembering stage positions and rotations. They will build upon critical thinking skills when giving and receiving feedback with each other and develop their on-stage confidence when sharing their performance to the school and community at assembly later in the term.