Room 9 2021

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 to a problem. A solution to the problem and an ending. You can help support our writing program at home by reading narrative/  f

    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 following, what happens and if they can, why it happened.  •  I would like the children to include some information as t

Place value games with friends  Place value games with friends  Place value games with friends  Breaking apart numbers with simple addition.  Breaking apart numbers with simple addition   Week 2  – Term 2 It is an absolute pleasure to  be  back at school wi th the boys and girls of Room 9  for another term of learning!   We thank all parents for following the recommended  Covid  procedures, including wearing a mask when on school grounds and limiting the amount of parents inside the classroom at one time.    The following is an outline of our learning focus for this term.    Literacy: This term, students will continue  with their  usua l Literacy activities, with a new focus on Narrative  writing. Image:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pink-Tulip-Teaching-Creations The following points outline the  Writing  skills and knowledge the  children  will  learn  throughout the term: -Identify the Characters (Who), Setting (Where) and Problem (What) of a Narrative. -Identify the pur

 On the last day of term we had a lovely time celebrating all our hard work by enjoying some Easter themed activities. The students engaged in card making, biscuit decorating, colouring competition and Easter bunny ears.