We have been keeping busy in the 1/2 space with Cross Country, where fun was had by all! Alongside this, students have continued exploring a range of texts, extending their Inquiry knowledge and sharing their thinking through class discussions and activities. We also enjoyed our first transition session, where students had the opportunity to get a feel for next year and begin preparing for the next stage of their learning journey. It has been a busy few weeks filled with lots of learning, new experiences and opportunities to grow!

Literacy

In InitiaLit 1 and 2, students have been consolidating their knowledge of previously taught sounds and spelling patterns, while continuing to apply these skills in their reading and writing. They are becoming more confident in reviewing their work, identifying errors and making corrections. Students have also been strengthening their comprehension skills, focusing on understanding texts, recalling key information and discussing what they have read.

In Writing, students have continued to explore the structure and features of informative texts, learning how to organise and present information clearly. Linking to our Inquiry unit, we have been comparing items from the past and present, including toys, schools and transport, and describing how they have changed over time.

Numeracy

In Numeracy, students have been developing their understanding of fractions, with a focus on halves, quarters and eighths. We have been exploring how to divide a whole into equal parts, recognising that two halves, four quarters or eight eighths make one whole. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, students have been practising identifying, making and representing fractions, while developing their understanding of equal shares and how a whole can be divided in different ways.

Inquiry – Through Generations

Building on our learning from the Mont De Lancey excursion, students have been busy creating our very own Badger Creek Museum as part of Inquiry. Over the past couple of weeks, students have enjoyed bringing in special items from the past to share with their classmates, sparking interesting conversations about how things have changed over time. We have loved discovering the stories behind these treasured family items and learning about their purpose and significance. A particular highlight was getting to experience a little Michael Jackson music played on a CD player! It has been wonderful seeing students so engaged and excited to share a little piece of the past with their classmates.