Grade 1/2 Learning Community

  • Mr Luke Prenga

    Grade 1/2 PLC Leader

    Grade 1/2A Classroom Teacher

  • Mrs Narelle Pepper

    Grade 1/2B Classroom Teacher (Mon)

  • Miss Katie Howe

    Grade 1/2B Classroom Teacher (Tues-Fri)

  • Mrs Bianca Sciberras

    Grade 1/2C Classroom Teacher (Mon-Tues)

  • Mrs Laura McKerracher

    Grade 1/2C Classroom Teacher (Wed-Fri)

  • Miss Selin Bilik

    Grade 1/2D Classroom Teacher

  • Miss Emily Megaloudis

    Grade 1/2E Classroom Teacher

  • Miss Lori Kolceg

    Grade 1/2F Classroom Teacher

Term 2

Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2!

We are extremely pleased to mention that the students in the Grade 1/2 cohort have all settled back into school routines extremely well and are enthusiastic for the term to come!

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students will investigate addition and subtraction, focusing on developing efficient mental strategies. We will learn about 2D and 3D shapes and their features and explore transformative properties, such as flip, slide, and turn. Students will also investigate directional language by giving and following simple directions in various contexts. 

Reading

This term in Reading, students will continue to be immersed in a range of fiction and nonfiction texts to practice a range of reading strategies, such as summarising, predicting, visualising, and making predictions. Students will continue to be exposed to new vocabulary while collaborating and working in small groups for reader’s theatre, which focuses on fluency as well as speaking and listening. 

Writing

In Writing, students will investigate the structure of information reports. They will be exposed to a wide variety of texts and develop the necessary tools to research, draft, and publish their own finished piece.

Students will also begin to explore different types of poetry, including sensory poetry, acrostic poems, alliteration and diamante poems. They will have the opportunity to create their own pieces.

Editing techniques such as checking for the correct placement and size of letters, ensuring full stops and capital letters are in the right place, and re-reading students’ work to ensure it makes sense will continue to be a focus throughout the term.

Integrated Studies

The theme of our Integrated Studies unit in Term 2 is ‘Growing & Changing’. We will investigate and focus on living things and life cycles.

In line with our commitment to The Resilience Project, students will be exposed to the underlying principles each week: Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness. Students will also participate in activities designed to elevate wellbeing and resilience every Wednesday during our Wellbeing Hour.

Other information

  • If your child is late to school, please ensure that they sign in at the office and get a late pass. We encourage students to arrive at school on time to ensure they maximise their learning opportunities.

  • Students will have brain food in the morning session each day. Please remember that this is not snack time, so students should only eat an appropriate serving of fresh fruit and vegetables. Students will be given additional time to consume their snacks in class before recess.

  • Home reading will continue in Term Two, with the expectation that students read for five nights a week. Please encourage your child to read and record their nightly reading in journals. Congratulations to those students who have made excellent progress on their reading charts in their classroom; keep up the great work!

  • As with home reading, homework will continue throughout Term Two, and students should have received their updated activities in their homework books. Please note that there is an additional activity this term. Students will also write three sentences using their spelling words and complete their regular activities from Term One. Students will receive their spelling words each Wednesday, with homework due the following Monday.

  • Please ensure your child's clothing and drink bottles are clearly labelled. We understand it is frustrating when items go missing. Labelling the items with your child's name and class assists us in making sure they can make it back home.

Important Dates

Upcoming Events for Later in the Year

We have some very exciting events coming up in Term Four!

Being that this time of the year can be a very hectic and expensive time, we would like to give families prior notice as to what can be expected:

Grade 1 Dinner and Grade 2 Sleepover

Swimming Program

Please note that we will provide costing and additional information closer to these events.