This week in 1CZ & 1EJ we have been exploring patterns.
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig
We learnt that there are many different types of patterns including; shape, colour, size, number, letter, object and movement.
We created our own patterns using different objects in the classroom.
Today we enjoyed a day of cultural celebrations for Harmony Day.
The students learnt about how all Australians equally belong and enrich this nation. We discussed our own cultural background and created a collaborative class poster to display the theme of Harmony Day – ‘Everyone Belongs’.
Hi Families,
Next week on Monday the 21st of March it is Harmony Day.
Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity. The theme for Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’.
To celebrate Harmony Day students are welcome to wear the colour orange or traditional cultural clothing on Monday. The canteen is also having a $5.00 special of pumpkin soup, roll and orange jelly.
This week in 1EJ & 1CZ we have been learning about the importance of Harmony Day. We created our own posters showing how we help others belong.
Hello 1EJ and 1 CZ!
Today is Shrove Tuesday.
We hope you are all taking care and staying well. Below are a few more activities if children want to do some learning at home. Looking forward to seeing you all back in the classroom soon.
Phonics & Writing
Today’s sound of the day is the /g/ sound. Watch this video to learn more about the /g’ sound:
You may like to practice writing a row of lowercase (g) and upper case (G). See if you can think and record any words that contain the /g/ sound.
Try completing our interactive writing sentence for the day.
‘The giant goldfish was giggling because…’
Religion
Today is Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent begins.
Do you know why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Traditionally we use up all the special ingredients in our homes to make pancakes. This is so during Lent we can focus on Jesus who was fasting for the 40 days of Lent.
Watch this short video to learn more about Shrove Tuesday
Health – Keeping Safe
Watch this song about feelings.
Think about….
What emotions did you see or hear in the song?
On a piece of paper complete the sentence:
I feel…..when…
Example: I feel happy when I play with my dog.
Happy Friday 1CZ & 1EJ! Here are some activities you may like to complete today.We hope you all have a relaxing weekend.
Character Strengths
This week we are focusing on:
Honesty and Bravery
Think about….
How can you use these strengths?
How have other people in your life shown these strengths?
Draw a picture of a time that you showed honesty or bravery
Art
In Art today we are exploring self portraits. A self portrait is a picture you draw of yourself.
Watch the video to learn more about self portraits.
Before you draw your own self portrait have a look in the mirror. Try drawing a detailed self portrait using pencil.
Reading
Watch the video to listen to the story ‘Hope the Rainbow Fairy’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXuFEoOvnhQ
Think about….
What could you do to spread joy from your home today?
Finish the sentence:
I can spread joy from my home today by….
Hi 1CZ & 1EJ,
Below are a few more activities if children are wanting something to do at home. Once again, there is no pressure for anything to be completed as your health is our main priority.
Reading
See if you can read at least 2 books a day and record your reading in your Reading Diary so we can celebrate your progress when you are back in the classroom.
Phonics & Writing
Today’s sound of the day is the /r/ sound. Watch this video to learn more about the /r/ sound:
You may like to practice writing a row of lowercase (r) and upper case ( R). See if you can think and record any words that contain the /r/ sound.
Try completing our interactive writing sentence for the day.
‘Rex the Rhino was racing to…’
HASS
In HASS this week we are learning about recycling and different waste systems.
Watch this video to learn about how recycling works:
Play this game to practice recycling waste into the correct bin.
https://www.turtlediary.com/game/recycling-waste.html
You may altos like to design your own poster to teach other children at Holy Family about recycling. Check out some examples below:
Dear Families,
We hope you are all taking care and staying well. We will be posting some resources on our blog to assist children who are unable to attend school during this time and would like to complete some learning at home.
Reading
See if you can read at least 2 books a day and record your reading in your Reading Diary so we can celebrate your progress when you are back in the classroom. If you get stuck when you are reading try this weeks reading strategy – ‘Eagle Eye’ When you get stuck, look at the pictures for any clues.
Phonics & Writing
Today’s sound of the day is the /e/ sound. Watch this video to learn more about the /e/ sound:
You may like to practice writing a row of lowercase (e) and upper case ( E). See if you can think and record any words that contain the /e/ sound.
Try completing our interactive writing sentence for the day.
‘Eric the elephant likes to eat…’
Numeracy
Last week we started learning about different ways we can represent numbers. Watch this video on different ways we can represent numbers:
One way we can show numbers is on a number line. Try creating your own number line for numbers 0-20. If you want to challenge yourself try highlighting or circling the 2’s & 5’s in different colours.
Hi Families,
This week in maths we have been learning about skip counting.
We sang these songs to help us count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s.
We created our own counting by tens Rockets. Have a look at our work!
Hi Families,
Today the children will be taking home their Reading Diaries. The reading diary is to help encourage students to read each night. To help parents/carers we encourage children fill in the diary by themselves. The diary will be left in their library bag and will be checked once a week, on a Monday, by the teacher. When students reach their reading Awards they will be presented with the certificate in class on a Monday.
With a strong focus on literacy we encourage parents and carers to listen to their child read each night. Understandably this can be difficult for busy lifestyles, one way to combat this is to have children read aloud whilst you are performing day-to-day activities (cooking, cleaning etc).
Hello to 1EJ and 1CZ families!
We are looking forward to meeting you all today. We ask that you leave your child at the classroom door (rooms 11 & 12) with Miss Jackson and Miss Zurcher and let us know the exit gate you are planning to pick your child up from this afternoon. The teachers will deliver your child to that gate entry / exit at the end of the day to meet you. (3pm)
Please find our 2022 information newsletter attached to this post.
Kind Regards,
Emily & Claudia