Connect: Year 1

 Hello families, 

The children were very interested and respectful when we were honouring ANZAC day. They made us proud during assembly.

What we are learning in Grade 1

In Literacy we have learned the sounds 'ar', also represented by 'a' in grass and 'al' in half. We also are learning 'or', also represented as 'aw' in straw and as 'ore' in more. In their red home reading folder, there is your child's login for online decodable books and the new activities for those students who like to do extra practise at home.

In Maths we have been learning that the position of digits in numbers is important. The students have been investigating making 2-digit numbers and naming the tens and ones. They also have a login for Mathletics which is a great way to practise.

Our Inquiry this Term is all about helpers within our community and we are asking for some support from any family members that could volunteer some of their time to come in and speak to our students about your job and what it is you do. Are you a firefighter, paramedic, police person or do you play another important role within our community? If so, we would love to hear from you. We sent out an email with further details around this.

Wellbeing 

Term Two our focus is on teaching students a range of coping strategies to help children deal with emotions that can arise throughout the day. Learning skills to solve problems and face fears provides our children with skills they can tap into throughout their lives. 

Students are continuing to earn Dojo points for displaying the Skye Primary School values relating to Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationship. 

Next term the students will be visiting Moonlit Sanctuary as part of their writing unit on Australian animals. The cost is $30. Permission forms will be sent out later this term.

Shanae, Michelle, Julieanne and Fiona.

 Key dates

Gallery

Paper planes in 1B and measuring in 1