Year One

Dear Year One Community, 

Reading

In Reading, our students have been diving into the world of Non-Fiction books. They are learning about the importance of text features such as illustrations, photographs, captions, headings, and subheadings, which help them better understand the information presented. They’ve also been working on understanding phonemes, the smallest units of sound in a word. By substituting one phoneme for another, they are discovering how words can change, for example, “mum” becomes “fun.” Additionally, we’ve been exploring the "sh" digraph to enhance our reading skills. Students also continued to participate in reading groups once a week with their teacher, using shared texts to work on individual reading goals and decoding strategies.

Writing

In Writing, the students had an exciting time crafting a procedure for diving after watching some thrilling diving performances in the Olympics. They carefully observed the steps involved, translated their observations into pictures with labels, and then completed a clear, step-by-step procedural piece of writing.

Maths

In Mathematics our students focused on division, where students learned various strategies to solve division problems independently. As part of their hands-on learning, they completed a division sunflower craft, applying their new knowledge creatively.

Inquiry

For Inquiry, students have been using the See, Think, Wonder Board to explore how Point Cook has changed over time. They’ve been comparing the past to the present, documenting their observations and thoughts, and deepening their understanding of the local area’s history and development.

Reminders:

• Students are expected to bring their satchel to school every day filled with their take-home reading books, diary, and homework book.
• Students are expected to bring their iPad to school every day fully charged. 
• Late arrivals (8:40 am onwards) require a late pass from the office.
• If your child is absent, please ensure the reason is entered on XUNO; if you need support with this please reach out to the office staff or your classroom teacher.
• Students should be completing nightly reading and spelling as part of their Year One Homework Expectations. Please refer to SchoolBox for the updates. Homework is due every Friday. Students receive their spelling words in their homework books every Monday and will be tested every Friday. 

• Monday 19th August- Friday 23rd August- BOOK WEEK 
• Friday 23rd August- Student book/dress up parade 
• Friday 13th September - Animal Land Excursion consent and payment due

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey!

Kind regards, 

The Year One Team.