Junior Report 

Junior Report

Miss Deane - Junior Classroom Teacher

Literacy:

This fortnight, the Prep students finished learning the th, ck and wh sounds and began exploring the th sound in greater depth. They also continued building their knowledge of tricky words, including they, what and this.

The Year 1/2 students completed their oi and oy spelling test and continued developing their understanding of when to use ow and ou in words. They also explored prefixes, focusing on un- and re-, and how these change the meaning of words. Students practised identifying and using words such as redo and unfit.

Across the Junior Room, students explored the structure of poetry, with a particular focus on haikus. They learnt about the traditional 5–7–5 syllable structure and explored how syllables, rhythm and word choice contribute to creating a haiku. Students also investigated the importance of carefully counting syllables and using descriptive language to express their ideas through poetry.

Maths:

The Junior Room continued developing their understanding of multiplication this fortnight. They focused on learning and practising their 2, 5 and 6 times tables. Students worked on recognising multiplication patterns, recalling multiplication facts and strengthening their understanding of how multiplication relates to equal groups and repeated addition. Through a range of hands-on activities and practice, students continued building their confidence and fluency with these multiplication facts.