Parents

Dear Grade One Families,

We’ve had a fantastic Week 3 in Grade One, with students continuing to build their confidence as they learn new skills across all areas. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom each day.

 Reading

This week in reading we have been focusing on the story The Boy and the Elephant and looking at how we can understand a story by only looking at the pictures. The students have also been learning about different parts of a story, including the beginning, middle and end. 

 Phonics

In phonics our focus has been on the long /e/ sound. Students explored different ways this sound can be represented, including /ie/, /e_e/, /ea/, /ee/, /y/, /ey/ and /e/.

 Writing
Students have begun drafting their own narratives, ensuring they include a clear beginning, middle, and ending. They are also starting to think about how they want their audience to feel at different points in their story.

 Numeracy
We have started learning about length and how to measure accurately. Students have been describing and comparing the lengths of different objects.

 Inquiry
Students have begun taking action following their learning about how fairness guides our actions. As part of this, they are compiling their knowledge into a personal “toolkit.”

 Reminders

• Homework and take-home readers should be returned each Friday.
• Please pay for the Hands on Science incursion via Compass as soon as possible. This is due by Monday, 18th May.

 Swimming
Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their bathers and brings a towel and a change of clean, dry clothes in their bag.

During Week 6 (Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May), we will be running Survival Week at swimming. Your child will need to bring clothes to swim in that are labelled during this week.

 Hats
Hats are no longer required at school. Students should have taken them home by now. You will be notified later in the year when they are needed again.

 Book Fair
The Book Fair will be held in the Learning Lab from Tuesday 19th May to Friday 22nd May. Families are welcome to visit and purchase books from 8:30–8:50am and 3:15–3:45pm each day.

Have a fantastic week,

The Grade 1 Team

Josh, Jamila, Bryoni, Romy, Emily, Mia, Jasmine, and Jade

Dear Grade Two Families, 

This week the Grade Twos explored: 

Reading 

This week, students learned how stories are structured, including the beginning, middle, and end. They identified problems and solutions, recognised patterns in events, and practised sequencing stories in order. Students also developed their reading fluency by using expression, phrasing, and pausing to show meaning. 

Writing 

This week, students used persuasive sentence starters such as “Firstly…”, “Another reason…”, “Finally…”, and “In conclusion…” to organise their ideas. They also revised their writing to correct capital letters, spelling, and punctuation. 

Phonics

j, ge, dge, g sound

Numeracy 

Double numbers and make equal groups, Count in 2s, 5s and 10s, Use repeated addition, Make and describe arrays, Show numbers in different ways. They use hands-on materials and drawings to help them understand.

Unit of Inquiry

Students are continuing their investigation related to problems and solutions related to materials we use, focusing on reducing, reusing, and recycling.

A few important reminders:

• Swimming has started for this term! Don’t forget your togs!
• Homework is sent home on Friday and is due back the following Friday. Check your kids homework book as numeracy has been added to this week.
• Book fair is on the 20th (Wednesday) and 21st (Thursday)of May. Parents and family can visit in the mornings from 8.30am-8.50am and after school at 3.15pm-3.45pm. Online orders to be handed over to the bookfair helpers.
• Please bring in any recycled belongings to help with our ACTION for our sharing the planet (this will be used for art work) things like bottle caps, rubbish, paper, cardboard etc) for next week 

The Grade Two Team,

Liam (H17), Katie (H18), Shelby (H19), Krichelle/Beth (H22), Eleanor (H23), Lan (H24) and Agnes (H25)

Dear Grade 3 families,

In Reading this week, we started exploring a new mentor text “The Gentle Genius of Trees” and focused on the features of a nonfiction text type. We also analysed how the author moves the text along by first introducing the topic, then explaining it further using cause and effect as well as leaving the reader with a message at the end. Students have been thinking readers by continuing to justify their thinking using evidence from the text and making connections to their world. 

In Writing, students have continued writing Haiku poems. They revised and edited their Haikus against a checklist and took it through the writing cycle in order to publish it. 

In Numeracy, we have been learning to read time to the nearest minute. Students have also been using mini clocks to represent the time and writing it in different forms.

In Unit of Inquiry, students have begun looking into their personal inquiries. They brainstormed on a topic they would like to advocate for and have come up with questions they would like to ask their interviewees in order to hear different people’s perspectives on issues they care for.

Reminders:

• The swimming program has begun. Please remember to pack your child’s swimming bag on their allocated days. 
• 8 June 2026 – King’s Birthday Public Holiday. No school.
• 9 June 2026 – Professional Practice Day for all teaching staff. Students are encouraged to stay at home on this day. If you are unable to provide care, students may attend school and will participate in an alternate supervision program. Further information will be provided soon.
• 26 June 2026 – End of Term Assembly
• 26 June 2026 – Last Day of Term 2

Kind Regards,

The Grade 3 Team

Kasey (H27), Krystal (H28), Monique (H29), Ash & Clayton (H30), Ritu (H31), Preet (H32), Ritika (H33).

Dear Grade 4 families,

We have another exciting few weeks ahead, with some important events and rich learning taking place across our classroom.

Important dates:

Book Fair 

Our Book Fair will be running from Tuesday 19th May to Friday 22nd May in the Learning Lab.

Families are warmly invited to visit during the following times:

Mornings: 8:30am – 8:50am 

Afternoons: 3:15pm – 3:45pm (from Tuesday onwards) 

Celebration of Learning 

We are excited to invite you to our Term 2 Celebration of Learning on:

Tuesday 19th May at 2:30pm

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their learning and achievements with you.

Reminders

• Homework is sent home every Friday. Students have until the following Friday to complete and return it.
•  We encourage students to read for at least 10 minutes each night to build fluency and comprehension skills.
• As we transition into cooler seasons, students are not required to bring their hats to school. Please keep them ready for use again in Term 4.

Word Work

Students are exploring the less common long A vowel, building their understanding of how sounds can be represented in different ways. 

Reading 

We are focusing on developing a deeper understanding of texts, including the structure of texts, character motivations and emotions, and character arcs. Students are also transferring their inferring skills into deeper comprehension, helping them read between the lines and better understand what is not explicitly stated. 

Writing 

Students are exploring narrative texts and beginning to develop their own creative narratives. We are excited to be working towards submitting these pieces to a local council story writing competition, encouraging authentic engagement with the wider community. 

Numeracy 

Our new unit focuses on measurement, with a focus on millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), and metres (m). Students will use scaled and digital instruments to interpret unmarked and partial units to measure and compare lengths using appropriate units. 

Inquiry- Where We Are in Place and Time

Students are investigating different locations and comparing their features, including:

-Natural environments 

-Man-made structures 

-A combination of constructed and natural features 

They will also begin exploring neighbouring countries and their geographical features, building a broader understanding of the world around them.

Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you need any support!

Kind regards,

Grade 4 Team

Dear Grade Five Families,

We have had another fantastic week of learning in Grade 5. Students have been bringing great enthusiasm to their learning, and it is always rewarding to see them push themselves and give new challenges a go.

In Numeracy, we have been focusing on multiplicative thinking, diving into a range of multiplication and division strategies. In Writing, students have been crafting their own factual narratives based on real-life events. In Inquiry, we have been exploring critical strategies to help students recognise the influence of the media they encounter every day. 

A few reminders:

• Celebration of Learning will be held at 2:30 on Tuesday, 19th of May.
• Homework is sent home every Friday and is due the following Friday.

Have a great weekend ahead!

The Grade Five Team, Elise and Kafa (H41), Melanie (H42), Stacey (H43), Anne (H44), Ashleigh and Stephanie (H45), Jayde (H46) and Ana (H47)