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The 0ne-der Stars 1s
Term 3 Week 6 2025 - Friday 29th August
What have we been up to?
What a fun-filled and exciting week we’ve had in Grade 1!
Our Book Week celebration was a huge success! Students came dressed as their favourite book characters, and we were so impressed by the creativity and effort that went into every costume. From superheroes to comic book favourites. Thank you to all families for helping bring the magic of books to life!
In Writing this week, students turned into scientists! After a hands-on volcano experiment, they wrote their very own scientific reports, describing what they observed, how the experiment worked, and what happened when the volcano “erupted.”
It was a fantastic way to combine writing with science, and the students were so proud of their work!
Our special Wild Action incursion brought the wonders of Australian wildlife into our classroom! Students had the chance to see and learn about fascinating native animals up close, including a crocodile, a python, a sugar glider, and even a Koala!
It was a hands-on experience that sparked curiosity and lots of great questions. The excitement was contagious, and the students loved getting to meet these incredible creatures.
Here are some photo highlights from the fortnight that was.
Volcanos!
Book Week
Wild Action Incursion
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Term 3 Phonics Focus
Week | Phonics Focus | Examples |
Week 1 | er, ir, ur | her, perch, first, shirt, nurse, hurt |
Week 2 | oo | food, spoon, moon, wood, stood |
Week 3 | ow | clown, now, towel, chow, flower |
Week 4 | oi oy | toy, oink, coin, enjoy, foil |
Week 5 | VCe vs VC | cape, plane, bite, stone, cute |
Week 6 | -ed | planted, loved, looked, longed |
Week 7 | ai ay | braid, maid, saint, spray, tray, pray |
Week 8 | ee ea | weak, reach, steal, teeth, street, reef |
Week 9 | igh ough | night, light, flight |
What is coming up?
Reading + Writing
Write 2 Learn: There is still a focus on using adverbs in their writing to make their writing more interesting.
Students are doing various experiments and looking at the scientific method.
Maths
Students will begin looking at patterns and skip counting.
Inquiry & Science
Students will explore life cycles of various animals and plants and what they need to survive.
Important reminders:
- If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's classroom teacher through Compass or via the school email and it will be passed on to them.
- Specialist Days
- Monday- AUSLAN, PE, Art/Cultural Studies & Music
Thursday - Performing Arts & Health (with classroom teacher)