Year 1 Update

Year 1 classes have been running so smoothly! Students have demonstrated maturity in returning to our school routines and getting settled into their learning. It is awesome to see each of them growing in their outcomes and achieving goals.

The weather has been unpredictable so please make sure your child has comfortable clothing that will keep them warm. Remember to name all clothing so if lost it can be returned to the rightful owner.

Our school-wide Kindness Campaign has been launched. Students have been reflecting on what kind words or actions they have displayed throughout the school day and have been eagerly demonstrating kindness in the playground! During Term 3, teachers will be awarding students with raffle tickets when they are 'caught' being kind in the yard and our lucky winner this fortnight was Aliyen in 1A!

Our Learning -Term 3 -Week 3 and 4

In English students will:

- begin investigating Stage 7.3 'ow' and 'ou' making the 'ow' sound as in 'brown cow' and 'mouse'

- investigate Stage 7.3'oi' and 'oy' making the 'oy' sound as in 'coin' and 'toy'

- identify character perspectives

- make text to self-connections between various texts and students' lives

- identify themes in texts and linking it to caring for the environment

- discuss human impact on the environment

In Maths students will:

- investigate, name and describe 2-dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional objects

- use correct vocabularyto describe the features of shapes and objects

- identify the location of objects and the position of the object

- give and follow simple directions

In Inquiry students will:

- discuss caring for Country and place

- observe weather and seasons

In S.E.L (Social, Emotional, Learning), students will:

- discuss positive gender relations

- investigate respecting each other

- practise consent through asking to use or play with someone else's belongings

- engage in Hillsmeade Primary School's 'Kindness Campaign'

News and Reminders:

Week 5/6 - Book Fair - Friday 14th August - Tuesday 18th August: Open in the library before and after school
Week 6 - Wednesday 19th August: Curriculum Day. No students at school.
Week 7 - Monday 24th August: Book Week Parade
Week 7 - Wednesday 26th August and the 4 following Wednesdays: SWIMMING
Read with your child every night and practise reading Heart words
Return library bags with books on your child's library day
Check Compass regularly for ongoing reporting and updates on your child's learning