Navigating Year One!
YEAR ONE
Later in the Term, the Year 1 students went on an excursion to the Essendon Traffic School as part of their Inquiry topic on Mapping. They enjoyed riding bikes around the traffic school while wearing helmets and following all the traffic signs, including stopping at railway crossings and traffic lights. TERM 4 The Year 1 students looked forward to celebrating their Year 1 Dinner on the 7th of November. This special event involves dressing up in disco clothing and sharing a celebration dinner.
This year we had so much fun, especially on Crazy Hair Day in Term 1. Everyone went wild with different hairstyles and colours. We loved seeing Mr. Abney-Hastings with his pink and purple hair! Another special memory was our Hall of Fame production in Term 2. We were excited and a little nervous to perform in front of our parents/carers, but the whole night was such a fun experience. We got to sing and dance together, and everyone did their best. Now, we are super excited about our Year 1 dinner coming up soon. It’s going to be a great time to celebrate the year with our friends! - Taher A & Marlee M
TERM 1 The Year 1 students went on an exciting local walk, exploring the beauty of their community, observing nature, and identifying different features found on a map. They even learned a little about local history along the way. TERM 2 Our curious Year 1 learners explored mapping skills through the world of Hairy Maclary! As part of their Inquiry unit, students created their own Hairy Maclary towns, placing key story locations on a map and learning how to give and follow directions. We were so proud of their creativity, teamwork, and growing understanding of how maps help us make sense of the world around us. TERM 3 On Thursday, 26 June, Years 1s took part in two fantastic friendship workshops run by Urstrong Friendship. Through fun role-play with teddy bears, students learned the basics of friendship, including the Four Friendship Facts, the qualities of a Green-Zone Friendship, and how to use the Friend-o-Meter to reflect on how they were feeling in their friendships. They also practised how to put out Friendship Fires by Talking-it-Out, and learned the difference between Friendship Fires and Mean-on- Purpose moments. Students worked through the Friend- o-Cycle and practised when and how to use a Quick Comeback.
“I am looking forward to having a disco with my friends.” – Rafael G
They also looked forward to celebrating Dinosaur Day in December, where all students came dressed as either a dinosaur or a scientist.
“I am looking forward to talking about dinosaurs and dressing up in a dinosaur costume.” – Carter M
“I would like to have fun with the dinosaurs.” – Clarissa T
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