Super Scientist Competition Dear Parents In Week 5, th e Year One children have been invited to present a short science experiment to their peers. The class will select the top two ‘ super scientists’ and they will move forward to the Year Level Challenge. Task • The children need to research a scientific concept and then deliver a short experiment on this concept to their peers. • Each presentation can be no longer than 5 minutes and a minimum of 2 minutes in length. • Children can use ICT resources such as MS PowerPoint to support their presentation, in addition to posters, charts etc. All resources must be made by the children and written in their own words. • Experiments should be simple to set up, demonstrate an outcome within the time limit and be SAFE. • Children need to explain what they are demonstrating, what procedure they are f...
Mathopoly - like monopoly, but with math challenges. We loved learning this math game. Blog week 4 We are well underway with our learning in T erm 2. It is encouraging to see many children farewelling their parents with such confidence. As we near the middle of the year , we encourage each child to arrive at school with a polite greeting to their teachers, as well as managing their own belongings such as bag, folder and water bottle. Allowing children to complete this simple morning routine will aid in building their independence and confidence. Year one Literacy In writing this term we are having a wonderful time continuing to learn about narratives and the correct st ructure to follow. The narrative structure includes starting with an opener such as once upon a time. Introduce characters and setting. A series of events that lead...
Dear parents, Welcome to Term 3 ! This term we have a number of exciting events including… • School photos – Week 2 • Book Week Fancy Dress – Week 5 • Faction Sports Carnival – Week 7 • Spring Flower Pot Competition – Week 8 • Interschool Sports Carnival – Week 9 • Science and Maths Day – Week 9 More information regarding these events will be provided closer to their respective dates. In the classroom this term, we will be focussing on… Note: Hyperlinks lead to definitions and/or examples on reputable external websites. • Fluency and c omprehension in Reading , particularly students’ abilities to find and locate answers to literal questions and formulate answers to inferential questions. • Digraphs and blends in Spelling , as well as the ‘ Bossy E ’ (silent E) spelling rule. • Persuasive...
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