Year One

Communicating with the Year One Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2024, and welcome your input:

Mrs. Julie Hall (Class 1A) Julie.Hall@education.vic.gov.au

Mr.Andrew McFarlane (Class 1B) Andrew.McFarlane3@education.vic.gov.au 

Inquiry

This term, our Year One students have been engaged in an exciting Inquiry unit, “My Place in Australia.” Throughout this unit, students are exploring the geography of our local community and the wider Australian landscape, including both natural and manmade landmarks. We are learning about local places and the unique features that make each area special.

As part of our Inquiry, students are creating a journal to document their learning. This is being done alongside our book study of Under the Southern Cross, which has taken us on a journey to incredible locations. The book also introduces students to diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and communities, enriching our understanding of Australia’s cultural heritage.

Through our lessons, students are discovering how different parts of Australia can look, sound, and feel very different from our own local community, helping them to appreciate the diversity of our beautiful country.

Halloween Disco

On Thursday, 31st October, Upwey South Primary School celebrated our Halloween Dress-Up and Disco! It was a fantastic event filled with fun and excitement. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make the day memorable for everyone. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Tricky Words

Through the InitiaLit program a range of Tricky Words are taught. These words are referred to as Tricky Words as they cannot be spelled by sounding them out. Due to the nature of the program, the sets of Tricky Words get taught in groups of three and are taught during any given lesson. 

You can assist your child at home in many ways. For example try: sky writing the tricky words, writing them on paper or putting them in a highly visible area, such as the fridge and spell them aloud repeatedly. Below are Term 4's tricky words.

Take Home Readers

Each week, your child is provided with the opportunity to change their hard copy reader to read for the week. We ask that the book is read 3-4 times per week and is logged into your child’s reading diary. 

Your child’s reading diary and book needs to be brought to school every Friday morning to be checked by your child’s classroom teacher. We kindly ask that all books are taken care of and returned in good condition every Friday in 1B and Wednesday in 1A.  

Students have taken home their MultiLit eLibrary passwords so they can choose to supplement their take home reader some nights of the week.

Specialist Timetable

Please note the following information regarding the days that each grade has specialist classes.  * These times are subject to change during school-wide events (eg: swimming timetables) *

Students attend the Library for borrowing with their class teacher.

1A  Wednesday 12:00-12:40 Library                                      1B Wednesday 1:20-2:10