Year 1 Celebration Newsletter

We are thrilled to share the highlights of Term 3. Your children have been doing an incredible job in their learning, and we want to celebrate their achievements and progress. Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to:

Reading: Exploring Fairy Tales

Our students have been diving into the enchanting world of fairy tales. They have been working on improving their reading skills, with a focus on:

Accuracy: Practicing to read words correctly.
Fluency: Reading smoothly and with expression.
New Vocabulary: Discovering new words in every story.
Comprehension: Understanding the story's main ideas and details.

Writing: Narratives

In Writing, our students have been busy crafting their own narratives. They have been learning to:

Identify Characters: Creating and describing characters in their stories.
Setting: Developing rich settings for their narratives.
Problem and Solution: Exploring plot development.
Handwriting and Spelling: Practicing neat handwriting and spelling words correctly.

Mathematics: Mastering Key Concepts

In the world of numbers and shapes, students have been working hard on:

Addition and Subtraction: Building a strong foundation in these essential operations.
Place Value: Understanding the value of digits in numbers.
Shape: Exploring 2D and 3D geometric shapes and their properties.

First Production: A Stellar Debut!

We recently had our whole school production, and it was a resounding success! Every student demonstrated tremendous enthusiasm and performed amazingly on stage. It was a heartwarming sight to see your children shine as they brought our story to life.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Your involvement plays a significant role in your child's growth and success.

Celebrating a Successful Term of Learning in Specialist Classes

We are delighted to share with you the incredible achievements and hard work of our students this term in our Specialist classes. The Kismet in Story Land production was a remarkable collaboration of all Specialist classes, showcasing the diverse talents and skills of our young learners.

The production brought together the Performing Arts skills acquired in singing, acting, and stage movements, as well as the Physical Education skills developed in fine and gross motor skills through dance. Additionally, the Visual Art skills that students acquired were put to great use in creating stunning props and costumes that added a touch of magic to the show. Our Japanese Buddy scene showcased the fine work in languages and traditional folklore.

We are immensely proud of all our students for their dedication and commitment to learning in all Specialist areas. They have demonstrated great enthusiasm and a genuine passion for exploring their talents and acquiring new skills. The Kismet in Story Land production truly reflected their hard work and dedication.

As we approach the end of the term, let us celebrate the achievements of our students and acknowledge their hard work. We look forward to more exciting opportunities in the next term, where our students can continue to grow, learn, and showcase their talents in Specialist areas.

Japanese

This term in Japanese we had a whole school focus on self introductions. The Grade 1 students learnt how to say “Nice to meet you”, “My name is…”, “I am … years old”, “I like…”, “I live in…” and “I’m in grade 1”. On Tuesday 1st August, our school hosted Japanese students from Nagano High School, the sister school of Sunbury College. The Grade 1s had the opportunity to introduce themselves to our visitors, showed them around their classrooms and made origami. This term students also continued to develop their understanding of the Japanese writing system through various activities and build their vocabulary through games, songs and crafts.