Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

Selamat Siang. Even though this week was short, we have been very busy in the Inquiry Centre. Students have enjoyed sharing their plans for their extra-long weekend. 

During Reading sessions this week, each class has explored a different author. Students have enjoyed learning lots of interesting information about them as well as reading lots of books that they have written. It was interesting to find the similarities and differences in each author’s work. 

During Writing sessions this week, students have begun planning and drafting their own narratives. Over the next two weeks, students will follow the writing process to complete their narrative, sharing it with their peers and offering feedback, advice, and ideas to enhance their work. It is wonderful to see how excited students are to work through this process and we cannot wait to see their published pieces next week. 

In Maths, the Inquiry Centre has focused on time this week. Students have been exploring different ways to show time using both analog and digital clocks. Students have shown perseverance as they begin to investigate new times such as half-past and quarter-past/to. It was amazing to see students challenging themselves even further to begin working out the differences between the two times using strategies such as number lines and our mini-yellow clocks in the classroom. 

Students have also enjoyed working in the kitchen this term as part of our kitchen garden program. This week students have been working on their cutting skills making some delicious apple pastries! 

Have a great week from the 1/2 Team!

Mrs Danes, Miss Glen, Mrs Martin, Miss Molloy, Mrs Seadon, Mrs Moroney and Mrs Tang

Student Voice 

• Adnan A -“I like counting by 5s when using an analog clock which is easy!”
• Max C - “I am always careful when I use the iPad”
• Jessica A - “I loved learning all about Heath McKenzie’s books”

Reminders

• Production costumes - If your class has been asked to bring any items in please do so ASAP
• Tissues boxes are greatly appreciated to get us through cold and flu season. Thank you!
• Next week - 1/2M is hosting assembly. Families from 1/2M are welcome to come along to the hall at 3 pm Wednesday to see what we have been up to. 

Pupil of the Week

1/2DT: Stella F - 

For your excellent participation in Science. You demonstrated curiosity with all your noticings and wonderings, and showed kindness while helping your classmates make slime. Great work, Stella!

 1/2G: Abby N - 

For demonstrating kindness and inclusion when working with others. It is great to see you spotting other people's strengths and building your teamwork skills. Well done, Abby. 

1/2K: Lucky B - 

For demonstrating perseverance when learning to tell the time using an analog clock. You challenged yourself to practice ‘quarter past’ and ‘quarter to’ times to support your learning. Impressive work Lucky!

1/2M: Logan H - 

For demonstrating perseverance in Maths this week. You worked with a partner to show and say different times and even began to work on showing the duration between two times. Keep up the amazing effort, Logan! 

1/2SS: Eric C - 

For demonstrating amazing improvement when writing. You listen to feedback and add more detail and increased vocabulary to your work. You take care with your handwriting ensuring it is neat and on the dotted thirds. A super effort Eric!