Systemic Knowledge

Systemic Knowledge – Science (Biological Science) Year 1

This term in Systemic Knowledge, our Year 1 students will be learning about Biological Science, with a focus on the topic 'Survival Needs of Animals and Plants'.

Students will explore the big question: What do living things need to survive?

Through activities, discussions and investigations, students will learn that all plants and animals have basic needs, including air, water, food and shelter. They will also discover that the places where living things live, called habitats provide what they need to grow and stay healthy.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Identify the basic needs of plants and animals
• Explore different habitats and how they meet those needs
• Compare living and non-living things

• Observe how living things depend on their environment. 

   

Health & Human Biology – Safe and Fair Play Year 1

This term in Health, our Year 1 students will be learning about 'Safe and Fair Play' as part of our focus on Safety and Interpersonal Skills.

Students will explore the personal and social skills that help them build respectful relationships with others. Through class discussions, role play and shared activities, they will learn how to:

• Play safely and fairly with others
• Take turns and include everyone
• Use kind words and actions
• Solve small problems calmly

• Understand how their behaviour can affect others

   

We will also talk about strategies students can use if they feel unsafe or upset, and who they can go to for help. These lessons help children develop confidence, empathy and the skills they need to build positive friendships both at school and beyond.

Systemic Knowledge – Health and Human Biology (Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence) / Geography (Human Geography and Aboriginal Knowledge) Year 2

This term our Year 2 students will be exploring the concepts of Health and Human Biology, as well as Geography. These concepts have a focus on self awareness and human geography. 

Students will explore the big questions: 

Who am I? How do our feelings and qualities shape who we are? How do people and cultures connect to places?

Through stories, discussions, creative activities and collaborative tasks, students will learn about their personal qualities, emotions and identities. They will explore how families, cultures and communities help shape who we are, and begin to understand the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and connections to place.

Throughout the term, students will:

• Identify their personal qualities and emotions.
• Learn about the different Zones of Regulation and strategies to manage feelings.
• Explore how family, culture and community shape identity.
• Recognise the value of diverse skills and abilities in a team.
• Learn about local places and Aboriginal connections to Country.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): 

We will continue to work through the Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationships Program (RRRR). This program supports schools and early childhood settings in promoting and modelling respect, positive attitudes, and behaviours. It

teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience, and confidence.

Using the RRRR Program, and with support from Open Parachute and Zones of Regulations, we aim to help build positive social interactions across our class and the whole school community.