Year One
What a wonderful and busy fortnight it has been in Year One! Students are continuing to settle into routines, build independence and grow in confidence each day. We are so proud of the way they are approaching their learning.
Phonics – Inquiry into Words
In our Inquiry into Words, we have been exploring the Long E sound. Students have been learning the different ways this sound can be represented, including:
ee as in see
ea as in eat
y as in happy
e-e as in these
Through hands-on activities, word building, reading and writing tasks, students are strengthening their ability to hear, read and spell long e words. It has been fantastic to see them applying this knowledge in their daily reading and writing.
Writing
In Writing, we have been using writing seeds to spark ideas and inspire creativity. These prompts help students generate ideas, build vocabulary and develop confidence when beginning a piece of writing.
We are continuing to focus on stretching out words to hear sounds, using finger spaces, forming letters correctly and writing complete sentences.
Reading
Students have begun our class novel, which has created lots of excitement and rich discussion in the classroom. We are practising listening carefully, making predictions and talking about characters and events.
Our take-home readers have now begun going home. Please continue to read with your child every night and record this in their reading journal. Regular reading makes a huge difference in building fluency and confidence.
Mathematics
In Maths, we have been exploring patterns. Students have been identifying, creating and extending repeating patterns using shapes, colours, numbers and objects.
We encourage families to look for patterns out in the world — in clothing, nature, tiles, buildings and even food! Spotting patterns in everyday life helps strengthen mathematical thinking.
UOI
We are looking forward to an exciting few weeks as we begin our first Unit of Inquiry, Who We Are. This unit will explore identity, relationships and what makes each of us unique. We cannot wait to dive into this learning together.
Homework
Homework will begin next week. In the meantime, please continue to:
Read every night
Track reading in reading journals
Reminders
Photographer Consent forms can be found on XUNO
Reading satchels need to come to school every day
Students must bring a water bottle and hat each day
Thank you for your continued support — we truly value the partnership between home and school.
Warm regards,
The Year One Team