Semester One Parent Meetings

Semester One reports will be handed out at the end of this term (6 and a half weeks away). Please book a parent meeting with me if you wish to discuss your child's learning and development. I am available before school at 8:00am daily and after school at 3:00pm (except Tuesdays). 

Term 2 Week 4: What We Are Learning This Week

Literacy: This week students are learning about the digraphs ar and or. They will be using these sounds to read/write words and construct sentences. During guided reading sessions this week I will be exposing students to the reading strategy 'Say the first sound mouse' to encourage them to hear the initial sound in words as they are reading. In writing lessons this week students will continue to learn about the structure of a report. As a whole class we will be innovating a report about a duck. Students will begin to write they own reports. Handwriting sessions this week will focus on the zig zig monster letters w, z, x & v.  

Numeracy: The math focus for this week is number and algebra specifically focusing on ordering numbers from largest to smallest and smallest to largest. Students will revise place value by making two digit numbers to one hundred with tens and ones. 

Science: This week students will conduct a science investigation in pairs. Our investigation will pose the question "What happens to a volcano when we change the amount of ingredients we add to the cup?" Students will use their science inquiry skills to plan, conduct and evaluate their investigation.   

Thank You

Thank you to all Room 6 families who were able to attend our Mother's Day morning tea last Friday. Your continual support is greatly appreciated. 

Term 2 Week 3: What We Are Learning This Week

Literacy: This week students are learning about the digraph oo (as in moon and book). They will be using these sounds to read/write words and construct sentences. During guided reading sessions this week I will be exposing students to the reading strategy 'Don't Forget Ellie' to encourage them to use their memory to recall words they have seen before. In writing lessons this week students will continue to learn about the structure of a report. As a whole class we will be imitating a report about a pelican. Handwriting sessions this week will focus on the robot letters k, p and  h.  

Numeracy: The math focus for this week is measurement and geometry value specifically focusing on time. Students will revise recognising the time to the hour and half past. During activities students will also practice their number writing and counting skills.  

Science: This week students will conduct a science investigation in pairs. Our investigation will pose the question "What happens to the bounce of a ball when it is dropped on different surfaces?" Students will use their science inquiry skills to plan, conduct and evaluate their investigation.    

History: Due to cross country commitments our class will not be completing a history lesson this week. 

Cross Country

Last week a note was sent home regarding cross country at YBPS this term. Cross Country will be held on Friday the 13th May. Year One's will run their event at 2:30pm. Spectators are welcome to attend however students and parents must stay in their allocated areas. If any parents which to assist in the event please see Mr Jefcoate. 

Mother's Day

On Friday (6th May) all Mum's are invited to attend a Mother's Day morning tea hosted in Room 6 at 11:20am. The morning tea will finish at 12:20pm. At 12:20pm all Mum's are invited to eat lunch with their children. We look forward to welcoming you into our classroom next week. Last week a note was sent home regarding the Mother's Day stall this week, please check your child's bag for more information. 

Welcome Back to Term 2

Welcome back to YBPS for another exciting term ahead. I hope you all had a safe and relaxing break. This term is going to be very busy so please ensure that you keep up to date with school messages by checking your child's bag for notes, reading the class notice board and checking our class blog regularly. Please be aware that there is no news this week due to students attending only three days of school. News will commence next week. An updated news roster is on our class notice board and a copy will be sent home with your child this week. Reading homework will also be given out this week.