Year 1 News
Reading
During Reading sessions the past two weeks, students have been practising the skill of inferring using pictures. They have been making inferences about what is happening in a picture using the clues in the picture and their prior knowledge. It was fantastic to see students come up with some very impressive inferences. Students have also continued to practise answering retrieval questions using information in a text. It has been great to see students consolidate their knowledge of retrieval questions.
“I liked looking at the pictures and making inferences” -Isaac 1B
“My favourite picture was the dog and the girl with mud on them”- Lara 1B
Writing
In Writing, students have continued to work on Recounts. They engaged in a special session where they went into the other Year 1 class to do an activity. Students then had the opportunity to write a recount about their experience. It was amazing to see students use time connectives such as first, then and next in their writing. In Grammar and Punctuation lessons, students have continued working on adjectives that are used to describe nouns. In handwriting, students have continued to practise the formation of letters on dotted thirds.
“I had fun going to 1A”- Hiro 1B
“I measured the steps board in 1A" - Oscar 1B
“I like doing handwriting” - Maria 1B
Maths
During Maths, students have measured and compared the capacity of different containers. This involved students using water to estimate, measure and compare the capacity of different containers. Students were very engaged in their learning and displayed the school value of Responsibility.
Students also engaged in activities where they explored 2D shapes. They had the opportunity to participate in a shape hunt around the classroom. Many students found lots of different shapes in the classroom and used tally marks to count how many of each shape they could find. Students were very engaged in their learning and enjoyed this task!
“The clock is a circle’- Brooklyn 1B
“The whiteboard is a rectangle”- 1B
“I liked cups to measure with water”- Kayra 1B
Inquiry
Over the past fortnight, the Year 1 students have been exploring different features of landscapes through their Inquiry learning. They learnt about natural, managed and constructed features and discussed how each type can be identified in everyday environments. Students visited the school oval to observe and draw the different features they could see around them, helping them connect their learning to the real world.
The students also explored the night sky and investigated the phases of the moon and different constellations. They enjoyed learning how constellations are made up of groups of stars and used toothpicks and marshmallows to create their own constellation models. This hands-on activity helped students build their understanding of patterns in the night sky in a fun and engaging way.
“A constructed feature is a building.”-Jenan 1A
“I built the Southern Cross.”- Gideon 1A
Social and Emotional Learning / SWPBS
Over the past fortnight, the Year 1 students have been participating in a range of SEL and SWPBS learning experiences. As part of their learning, students created a special Mother’s Day card for an important person in their lives. They used their hands to trace and create colourful flowers and a vase, showing creativity and care while making their thoughtful gifts.
Students also explored what it means to play responsibly and discussed ways they can make safe and fair choices during playtime. Through class discussions and activities, they learnt how to include others, share equipment and solve small problems respectfully.
As part of their SWPBS learning, students focused on the meaning of respect and identified ways they can show respect towards their classmates, teachers and school environment each day.
“I loved making a special thing for my mum”- Julia 1B
“I’m good at drawing my hand.”- Alan 1A
AUSLAN
Year 1 students have been learning about how to describe size and shape in Auslan. They explored signs for different shapes and practised using their hands and movements to show whether objects were big, small or different sizes.
Students used the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to practise their Auslan skills in a fun and engaging way. Through the story, they signed and described the different sizes of objects belonging to the bears, helping them build confidence using size and shape vocabulary in context.
“We learnt how to sign big cup.”-Jem 1A
“We learnt how to sign small.”- Elyas 1A
Special Event
ANZAC DAY
Students took part in a special ANZAC Day assembly. They showed respect by listening carefully, reflecting on the importance of the day, and participating in a moment of silence to honour those who have served and sacrificed.
In class, students also spent time learning more about ANZAC Day, discussing why it is important and how it is remembered across Australia. They talked about ways they can show respect and appreciation, both during the assembly and in our everyday actions.
It was wonderful to see students demonstrating respectful behaviour and developing an understanding of this important day in our history.
“On ANZAC Day, we remember the soldiers and the people in war.”- Elyas 1A
“We do silence to show respect.”- Archie 1A
Buddies Picnic
The Year 1 students had the opportunity to have a picnic and play games with their buddies. This was a great opportunity for students and their year 5 buddies to continue to get to know each other. Students enjoyed spending time with their buddies.
“My favorite part of the buddies picnic was when we played fruit salad”- Julia 1B
“I liked when we did the 3 legged race”- Aydin 1B
“I liked when we read a story together”- Lara 1B
Mother’s Day Stall
The Year 1 students also enjoyed visiting the Mother’s Day stall and had the opportunity to choose a special gift for an important person in their lives. They were excited to carefully select their presents and showed thoughtful decision-making while shopping independently.
“I liked using my money to buy my mum something.”- Archie 1A
“I got my mum a teddy bear.”- Aiza 1A