Year 1 News
North Melbourne Primary School
From Yolanda Andrews, Year 1A teacher
It has been a busy time in Year 1, with the excitement of the NMPS School Fete, many assessments to celebrate academic progress, and the anticipation of the fun Swimming Program in Week 9. It is still a while away but please take a moment to complete the following steps to ensure your child is ready to jump in:
- Provide permission: Please consent via Compass and return the physical permission form to your classroom teacher.
- Volunteer to help: We are looking for parent volunteers to support us during this exciting program. We would greatly appreciate your help to safely walk the students to and from the North Melbourne Pool. A working with children check must be provided and inductions complete prior to helping
- Offer friendly motivation: Volunteers also play a huge role in encouraging the children to change into their clothes quickly after their lesson, a little friendly encouragement goes a long way!
Literacy
We have been journeying around the globe to explore celebrations around the world.
During Reading, we investigated a wonderful variety of books about cultural traditions, including Diwali, Christmas, Easter, St Patrick’s Day, and Eid. The students loved uncovering the history behind these festivities, showing wonderful respect and curiosity for different cultures. A big focus during these sessions was learning how to tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
Writing
Students put their new skills to work by transforming the facts they gathered into their very own Information Reports! We explored the structure of non-fiction writing, focusing on how to include a clear heading, organized subheadings, factual details, and a labeled diagram.
Take a look below to see examples of our learning journey, from the initial planning stages to the fantastic completed reports!
Take a look below to see examples of our learning journey, from the initial planning stages to the fantastic completed reports!
Maths
Our focus has been all about skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, with many students even challenging themselves to skip count by 3s!
We also investigated arrays, learning how they are collections of objects arranged in equal rows and columns. The students discovered how arranging items into these neat grids makes it much easier to count, add, and multiply faster and more accurately.
Take a look at some of our wonderful skip counting and array work below!
A massive thank you to all our wonderful volunteers at the NMPS Fete, and to everyone who contributed generous donations! Your support truly brought our stall to life and put a smile on so many faces. It was a beautiful afternoon filled with music, fun, and a brilliant community spirit!
