Level 1

2024 Level  1  WhatsApp group

We are excited to announce the introduction of our 2024 level WhatsApp groups. 

2024 families, please use your phone to scan the QR code below.  Each level currently has a parent representative. The role of the parent representative is to regularly check in with teachers and post anything on the chat that is helpful to families in remembering the many things happening at HEPS. All families must read the norms below before agreeing to join the group. 

2024 WhatsApp norms 

The purpose of this group is to share information and keep us up to date with events relevant to our level. By joining this group, you agree to be respectful and courteous. All participants will be friendly and kind in their messaging. As this is not an official school channel, any questions about the general running of the school from an academic or Education Department perspective or involving any staff member should be raised with school leadership. 

The purpose of this group is to share information; any disagreements between people in the chat will be resolved offline and outside of the group. We all acknowledge that any message that is deemed by the level representative (s) to not meet these rules will be deleted. Continued failure to abide by the rules will result in the removal of the offending person (s) or the disbanding of the group. 

Level 1

What a wonderful start to the year our Level 1 students have had! They have returned to school enthusiastically and have been eager to begin this year’s learning journey.

CONNECTIONS

All Level 1 classes have been focusing on making connections and building a strong foundation of trust and respect between students, peers, and teachers. Students and teachers are all enjoying the routine of participating in a daily Circle Time, where we respond to questions that explore our student’s interests and opinions, link back to our learning or explore issues that students have been experiencing in the yard. It has been wonderful to see students developing a sense of trust within the circle and becoming braver in sharing their ideas. Some questions we have explored this week include:

• What is something that makes you happy?
• What zone (of regulation) are you in right now?
• What’s your favourite flavour of ice-cream?
• What is your favourite subject?
• How would you feel if another student stole your hat? What would you do if it happened to you?
• Would you rather….be able to fly or breath underwater? …. eat nothing but ice-cream or never eat ice-cream again?... spend the day at an amusement park or go to the beach?

ACTIVITES

During the startup program, students have complete lots of fun activities to allow their classmates to get to know them. The students enjoyed learning about ‘Bucket filling’ that involved us understanding the means of ‘being a good friend’. Introducing the values of the school through lots of craft activities and games have allowed the students to understand how to be respectful and resilient inside and outside the classroom. 

Reminders

• Digital technology agreement notice send back to classroom teachers.
• Hats, sunscreen, and drinks bottles to be brought to class.