Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

Selamat Siang!

We hope you had an amazing extra long weekend and enjoyed some family time. 

In Writing students have continued following the writing process of drafting, editing and publishing a variety of different poems. They have worked in creative teams to brainstorm and offer feedback to each other to help improve their writing. It has been wonderful to see students collaborate with each other, use their creativity and enjoy the writing process. You can see some of your child’s poems up on Seesaw by the end of the Term. 

During our Literacy sessions we have been looking at different types of texts including many songs and their lyrics. Students listened to and followed the lyrics to identify and explain what the Author’s purpose was. We explored the words to the Australian anthem as well as the song ‘Try Anything’. Students also had the opportunity to make text connections and provide insight into what the songs mean to them.

Students have been exploring measurement in Maths. They have been using informal tools such as unifix blocks and pencils to measure objects around the classroom. They have also started using a ruler to measure and compare different items. Students also experimented with balancing weights and they made predictions about what object will be heavier or lighter.

In our Wellbeing sessions we have been sharing and discussing strategies we can use to help problem solve when an issue happens in the playground or with your friends. Some strategies include rock, paper, scissors to help with decision making, take deep breaths, talk to a friend or a teacher. We all have problems at different times so having a toolkit to go to manage our feelings really helps with problem solving.

We are looking forward to another wonderful week of learning!

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

Student Voice

• Malia K - "My favourite thing about school is Writing. It makes me feel happy!"
• Anoshka M - "I enjoy reading groups because we get to do different activities"
• Braxton R - "Maths is my favourite because we learn about fractions and money"

Reminders

• Swimming permission slips. Please see Sentral for further details.

Pupil of the Week

1/2ET: Elsa F - 

For always displaying a love of learning in the classroom by contributing to class discussions. We always enjoy listening to your creative ideas. Keep up the great work Elsa!

1/2G: Ruben O- 

For demonstrating perseverance when writing a creative narrative about ‘The Great Escape.’ It is great to see you developing your writing skills and growing as an author. Fabulous work, Ruben!

1/2K: Sabrina R -

For demonstrating creativity when creating your illustration of what the song “We Are Australian” meant to you. You presented and explained each part of your picture confidently. Fantastic work Sabrina!

1/2M: Mia B - 

For consistently showing kindness to your classmates. You are always the first to ask if someone is ok, and you take care to help others feel included. Keep up the great work, Mia! 

1/2SS: Malia K - 

For consistently showing teamwork and kindness when working with a partner or in a small group. You listen to others and always try to help when you can. Well done Malia!