STAGE 1

Stage 1 News!

Stage 1 has had a fantastic Term 3, filled with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration! Students have been busy developing their reading, writing, and problem-solving skills while also exploring exciting new concepts in mathematics, science, and the creative arts. Our classrooms have been buzzing with hands-on learning experiences, and it has been wonderful to see the students showing such enthusiasm and persistence in their work.

Highlights of the term have included our exciting excursion to Centennial Parklands 🌿, a fun Basketball clinic 🏀, engaging Maths activities ➕➖✖️➗, and hands-on science experiments 🔬✨. We are especially proud of the way Stage 1 students continue to build their confidence, independence, and kindness towards one another.

Upcoming highlights include:

🗣️ Public Speaking - competition is coming up soon. Stay tuned for more information

💃 Western Liverpool Festival of Performing Arts – best of luck to all those performing!

⭐ R U Ok? Day – SRC Mufti Day Fundraiser. Wear yellow! Wednesday 10th September.

🐝 Buzz Day – A fun technology reward for those who have been working hard this term!

Science Experiments ✨🔎💡

Our Year 2 students have been busy little scientists this term, exploring the forces around us! 🌍✨ In science, they investigated gravity by creating their very own DIY toy parachutes 🪂. Students carefully designed and tested their parachutes, observing how air resistance works against gravity to slow them down. It was wonderful to see the excitement on their faces as they experimented, shared predictions, and compared results. The activity not only sparked curiosity but also encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Well done, Year 2! 👏🔬

🏀Basketball Clinics🏀

Stage 1 students have been developing their basketball skills this term with great energy and enthusiasm! They have been practising important fundamentals such as dribbling, crossovers, passing, and shooting. Students have enjoyed fun drills and games that helped them improve coordination, teamwork, and confidence on the court. It has been fantastic to see everyone giving their best effort, encouraging each other, and showing wonderful sportsmanship. Well done, Stage 1! 👏✨

Stage 1 Excursion to Centennial Parklands 🌿🦇

Stage 1 had an amazing adventure at Centennial Parklands this term! Students explored the great outdoors while taking part in mud mapping 🗺️, pond netting 🐸, and spotting fascinating wildlife. They were thrilled to see flying foxes 🦇 in action and even caught a glimpse of a possum 🐾. The excursion was a wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning, teamwork, and connecting with nature. Our Stage 1 explorers returned with big smiles and lots of stories to share! 🌞✨

Maths Work 🧮

🧮 Stage 1 students have been busy little mathematicians this term! ✨ We’ve been learning all about sharing ➗ and area 📏. Students practised fair sharing by dividing objects into equal groups and discovering what it means to share things evenly 🍎🍪. We also explored area by covering surfaces with blocks, counters and paper shapes to find out which spaces are bigger or smaller 🧱🟦. It has been so much fun working together, solving problems, and discovering new maths skills along the way! 🎉