Year 1 and 2

Year 1 Teachers: Hsien Tran (Level Leader), Zara Abrahams, Maddi Fletcher, Chantelle Quinn, Nic Walsh and Fiona Hedstrom
Year 2 Teachers: Sarah Battle (Level Leader), John Hoskin, Nerida Forster, Katia Lumley and Kath Jones

What a jam packed couple of weeks we have had!

This week the Grade 2s had their Minibeast incursion on Tuesday which was held in the Learning Centre. Many very excited students, and a few nervous ones, arrived to meet Liv, the education leader from 'Wild Action' who was very welcoming and engaging. Liv had brought in many varied tanks, cages, crates and boxes which drew interest and wonder straight away.

The students were introduced to many varied minibeasts, one at a time, with Liv explaining interesting facts about their habitat, appearance and adaptations plus many other relevant details. The students were invited to pat, touch and hold the animals if they chose to, which added to the excitement. We saw a wide collection including a starfish, millipede, tarantula spider ( thankfully in a jar!), leaf insect, a giant crab and even an owl.

The last animal to be shown was making a lot of noise in a large box throughout the session which both fascinated and intrigued the students who were full of questions of what the creature could be. When Liv finally brought it out, the students were surprised and delighted to see an echidna, who was a bit nervous to be greeted by such enthusiasm, but still allowed the students to have a gentle pat.

We would like to thank Liv for such a fun, informative presentation with such an interesting collection of amazing animals which the students thoroughly enjoyed. Please check out our photos below of our incursion with many of our students holding a variety of animals.

This Thursday and Friday, the skies cleared just in time for the Grade 1s exciting trip to CERES. Students eagerly set off on a mini adventure, hunting for tadpoles and mosquito fish while discovering the different ecosystems that inhabit the water. They wandered the beautiful grounds and used their senses to observe and describe the sights, sounds, and smells around them. Students also enjoyed crafting little bee baths, an activity that connected them to nature in a hands-on way. To top it all off, each student left with a special souvenir - a small seed of ‘Warrigal Greens,’ a native bush food they can plant and grow at home, an.

A massive thank you to the parent helpers who volunteered their time to attend the excursion. Your assistance was truly appreciated.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday 20th November: Last Footsteps session

Monday 18th November: P-2 Assembly

Thursday 28th November: Grade 2 Sleepover

Thursday 12th December: Christmas on the Lawn

Friday 13th December: Year 1-6 Transition Day

Friday 20th December: Last day of school and final assembly (12:30pm Dismissal)

Term 4 Overview

Grade 1 - English

Literacy- Read Write Inc. Phonics program - all term.

Writing

Weeks 6-7: Comics

Week 8-9: Poetry

Weeks 10-11: Letter Writing

Grade 1 - Mathematics

Weeks 5-6: Fractions & Shapes

Weeks 7-9: Problem Solving & Length

Weeks 10-11: Christmas Maths, Graphing and Calendars

Grade 1 - Inquiry/Science

We are learning about the Water Cycle and its ecosystems this term. We will also explore how water is collected and how fresh water gets to our taps through the pipes and drainage systems.

Grade 2- English

Literacy-Read Write Inc. Phonics program- all term.

Writing

Weeks 4-7-Information texts

Weeks 8-9- Comics

Week 10- Letter Writing

Week 11- Christmas activities

Grade 2- Mathematics

Weeks 5-6-Addition/Subtraction and Volume/Capacity

Weeks 7-8-Multiplication/Division and Problem solving

Weeks 9-10-Place Value and Problem solving/Calendars.

Week 11-Christmas Activities

Grade 2- Inquiry/Science

We are learning about Minibeasts this term which incorporates Science topics including; learning about body parts, life cycles and how they affect our world.

Grade 2 Sleepover

Please refer to Compass for all relevant emails and up to date information including equipment list and program details.

Please contact your child's classroom teacher directly for any questions or queries.

Thankyou.

Vermont Views School Magazine

The Vermont Views magazine is available for purchase for $15. This is a great keepsake of 'the year that was' and a fun way to track your child's journey through their school years. The magazine has every 2024 class included, special items from the specialist subjects, and a reflection from the student leaders and the Principals.

Orders can now be placed through the Compass Parent Portal, under the Shop Menu. To access the Shop Menu from the app, click the ‘More’ button at bottom right of screen. Then click on the 'Shop' tile.

If you would like to purchase a copy, you will need to do it before it orders close on Friday 6th of December 2024.

Holidays

Please notify your child’s classroom teacher via email and in advance if your children will not be attending the last weeks of school due to family holidays etc. This helps us plan our activities for the rest of the term. This will also need to be updated in Compass.

No nuts, please

We have noticed some students bringing nut products in their lunchboxes. A reminder that this is a NO NUTS school, due to many students having severe allergies. Please ensure to carefully check ingredients in spreads, chocolate bars, muesli bars and other snacks for nuts before sending them to school with your child.