Grade 1

English

In English, the Grade 1's have been continuing to work on their Core Knowledge unit, 'Animals and their Habitats' where they are exploring the following big questions:

• What are the features of the ocean habitat and what animals live there?
•  Why is it important to protect the koala and its habitat in Australia? 

• How do different ocean animals live, move, and stay safe in their habitat?​
• Why do different places have different plants and animals? ​

The students are also revising writing the four sentence types (statement, question, command, exclamation) and drafting a narrative from a picture prompt.

Mathematics 

Students will be learning about mass, 2 digit algorithms with regrouping and volume. Students will also continue practicing their Maths fluency each day.

Creative Connections

In Creative Connections the students have been making dioramas to show their knowledge of animals and their habitats.

Key Dates & Reminders 

3rd November: Curriculum Day – no school for students

4th November: Public Holiday Melbourne Cup – no school for students

13th November: SCHOOL CONCERT DAY! Rehearsal during the day and students to be dropped by parents at Costa hall at 5:00pm. Show starts at 6.00pm.

19th November: Prep Excursion to Werribee Zoo

(Please ensure you have given permission on Compass)

26th November: Prep Nurse Visit

1st December: Prep to Grade 3 Swimming program begins

9th December: Whole school transition day

11th December: Christmas Picnic at 4.30pm

15th December: House Sports Day

18th December: 9:15am Final Assembly

19th December: Last day of Term 4 - casual dress 

1:15pm Prep classroom celebration and farewell (families invited) 1.30pm dismissal

27th January, 2026 - First 2026 school day for staff 

29th January, 2026 – First 2026 school day for students