Year 1

Welcome to term four. 

We can’t quite believe we are here in the last school term for 2026. We are getting ready for a busy term ahead. Please find information below about curriculum areas that will be covered this term. 

Please remember hats and water bottles every day.

Here’s to a great term ahead. 

Religion

The To Live in Christ Jesus Curriculum strand that is the focus this term is Christian Life and Social Teaching. In this inquiry, students learn that:

• the bible is made up of many stories and different authors
• we take a deep dive into their worlds and ours
• they learn that the bible is a symbol and message to love God with all our heart.

English

Reading

This term in Reading we will be exploring Nick Bland as our author study and are continuing focusing on implied and explicit comprehension strategies to assist us to decode the text. We are focusing on fluency, expression and decoding skills whilst reading. Every week we will be emphasising new words that appear in our stories. It is important, as much as possible, that you read with your child every day!

Writing

As our students develop as writers, it is important for them to be exposed to a variety of texts. To begin the term, we are exploring persuasive texts and revisiting narrative writing. Students will have the opportunity to delve into the world of writing, in which students will use the structure and features of the narrative and persausive text types, with a focus on punctuation and adding quality and quantity to our writing.

Throughout the year, we will consistently be incorporating Colourful Semantics into our writing. This will enable students to develop their ability to use descriptive language, use punctuation and be gramatically correct. Students will use a range of different connectives, which will enhance their writing.

Handwriting

When handwriting, we will continue to model correct hand grip, paper position, body posture and letter formation. Students write on dotted thirds to foster the appropriate size and position of letters.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students will continue to explore the concept of addition and subtraction. Students will read, write, model and solve simple equations using a variety of strategies such as part-part whole, number lines, tens frames and manipulative materials. We will also explore the concept of data and the concept of capacity.

Science

This term, students are investigating chemical changes, with a focus on squishing, twisting and bending different materials. We will be using the skills of observation and prediction.

Summer Season

During Terms 1 and 4, students are required to wear their school hats for all outdoor activities as per our Sun Smart Policy. Students should bring a named drink bottle to school each day. Bottles can be refilled as needed during the day.

Home Learning

We ask that your child spends approximately 5-10 minutes a night (where possible) reading aloud to a parent/guardian/older sibling and discuss what they have read. The students should continue with theuse of their reading diary for them to fill in with the book or library books they have read, which will be checked by their teacher every Monday.

Uniform

A reminder that children are to wear appropriate uniform or sports uniform on designated sportday. If your child is not in their uniform, please write a note for your teacher to explain the reason. If your child’s hair is longer than their shoulders, please remember to make sure their hair is tied back.Please refer to the School Uniform Policy on the school website.

Communication

Please make sure that concerns or questions regarding student learning are communicated via email to your student's teacher. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher. We are here to help.

We look forward to working in partnership with you. 

Melissa Moore (1M) mmoore@stacbourne.catholic.edu.au

Zvonko Majstorovic (1Z) zmajstorovic@stacbourne.catholic.edu.au

Cassie Vannitamby (1V ) cvannitamby@stacbourne.catholic.edu.au