Grade 1/2 News

Key Dates for 1/2 students and families

• Monday 31st August: Melbourne Zoo Excursion

Reminders:

• Melbourne Zoo: Please refer to Compass for permission and payment details. If you need support with this or if you have any questions regarding the excursion, please contact your child's classroom teacher. A message regarding parent helpers to support this event was sent out to families via Compass. Please also email your child's teacher by the end of this week to express your interest to attend as a parent volunteer.

   

• Jumpers: Please ensure your child's school jumper has their name on it. We have a growing collection of unnamed jumpers in our rooms. Also, please check that your child is bringing home the correct jumper each day.

   

• Toys at school: We have noticed an increasing number of students bringing toys to school. Where possible, we ask that toys remain at home, as they can be distracting during learning time and may be lost or damaged. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a positive learning environment.

What we have been up to...

Upcoming Learning  

Literacy 

Over the next two weeks, we will be reading 'Gecko', 'The Triantiwontigongolope' and 'My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks'. For writing, we will continue working on narratives before moving on to poetry.

Mathematics

We will continue learning about Multiplication over the next two weeks.

Topic 

As part of our Celebrating Differences unit, students will be learning about the countries India and Nigeria. They will investigate the differences and similarities compared to Australia. 

In Respectful Relationships, students will continue exploring positive coping strategies, with a focus on cheering themselves up and calming themselves down when faced with different emotions.

Our team and emails are as follows:

Madie Floyd: Madison.Floyd@education.vic.gov.au

Tegan Edwards: Tegan.Edwards@education.vic.gov.au

Jane Rodda: Jane.Rodda@education.vic.gov.au

Penny Gamble: Penny.Mclaren@education.vic.gov.au

Brooke Ingram: Brooke.Ingram@education.vic.gov.au

Chris McClellan: Christopher.McClellan@education.vic.gov.au