Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

What a wonderful first full week back at school it has been! Students in the Inquiry Centre have settled into class routines, embracing new learning opportunities and having lots of fun. After establishing our class expectations in Week 1, students have focused on using their character strengths and showing the school values in their new classes.

In English, we have spent lots of time discussing the habits of great readers. We have learnt about choosing “good fit” books, spotted lots of two letter codes whilst reading and made connections whilst reading stories together. Students have also packed their orange folder with take home books and their reading journals. These books are specifically chosen for students to be able to read independently to you each night. Students should be reading for 15 minutes each night and then recording what was read in their journals. Here are a few great questions to ask your child after reading:

In Maths, we have become pattern experts and used our character strength of creativity to make and draw patterns with different colours, shapes and sizes. We even created our own class pattern books, showcasing all that we learnt about patterns throughout the week! A highlight was exploring number patterns through skip counting and hundreds chart puzzles. Students used their knowledge of place value to find patterns to put hundreds chart puzzles back together!

In Guided Inquiry, students are exploring the theme “Places and Spaces” with a focus on what a community is, who is in our community and what places we might find. It would be great to have a conversation with your child/ren about what community means to your family! We are excited to keep investigating this topic.

Finally, the Inquiry Centre was quite literally buzzing as we ventured into the garden in search of bugs for our Science inquiry. We spent time searching through our beautiful garden for tiny creatures, focusing on making careful observations like scientists. Throughout the term, we will learn about insects, life cycles and animal habitats.

It has been a busy, action-packed first week and we are so proud of the amazing efforts we have seen across the Inquiry Centre!

Student Voice

Pincheng - "I liked doing Maths this week because we got to make lots of great patterns"
Hanley - "It was fun going to the garden and finding lots of potatoes"

Reminders

Students need to wear hats during Recess and Lunch. Please ensure hats are clearly named so they can be returned if lost.
Students should bring and keep labelled headphones to use while at school.
Donation of tissue boxes to use in the classroom would be greatly appreciated
Don't forget to fill in your Reading Journal each night!

Pupil of the Week

1/2G: Jasmyra C -

For showing responsibility and love of learning in Maths. It was great to see your creativity when making colour and shape patterns!

1/2H: Durga H -

For demonstrating teamwork and a love of learning in Maths. You worked with your partner to create a variety of interesting patterns for our Pattern Book. Fantastic work Durga!

1/2J: Benny T -

For showing a love of learning and fairness while moving into Grade 1! You are always excited to share your ideas during class discussions, but also make sure to listen to what others have to say. Well done, Benny!

1/2SV: Amelie H -

For showing kindness by helping others in the classroom. You consistently try your best and you are always asking to help pack up things and tidy our classroom. Keep it up Amelie!

1/2W: Emily F –

For demonstrating kindness and teamwork as you transitioned back into the classroom. You have done a wonderful job caring for your friends and have worked well in groups to achieve success. Keep up the great work Emily!

1/2Y: Lucas O -

For showing kindness to peers in the classroom. You work hard to help pack up and always offer to support others. Keep up the great work Lucas!