What skills to revise during the holidays? During the holidays, it would be greatly appreciated if you could revise the following : Mathematics Pre Primary Count forward in sequence to 100. Make collections up to 20. Counts backwards from 20. Start counting from any point. Use the strategy ‘counting on’. Read numerals, identifies numerals and matches to quantities 0-20. Count each object once only. Compare collections according to quantity i.e. ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘same as’, ‘not the same as’. Copy and continue a pattern with objects, drawings, sounds and movements. Create a pattern with objects, drawings, sounds and movements. Recognise patterns in the environment. Sort and classify familiar objects and explains the basis for these classifications. Model adding and sharing using a variety of practical strategies. Add and subtract small quantities. Describe position and movement i.e. in front, behind, next to, under, on, in, between, forwar
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Super Scientists in Room 7 As part of our Science Program, the children have continued to complete one science experiment per day. Here is a selection of experiments from this term. Baking soda and vinegar volcano Air takes up space Paper hovercrafts Ice experiment (hot and cold water) Energy transfer through balls Congratulations to all the scientists in Room 7. You are amazing! Kind regards Miss Ryan
Year One Fortnightly Tests Term Two Congratulations to Jaydon, Matilda, Jacob and Bryan for achieving 100% on their week 4 Year One Fortnightly Test. Congratulations to Bryan and Jacob for achieving 100% on their Year One Spelling Test. Congratulations to Jaydon, Kairav, Jaxon, Urshia, Chloe, Vincent, Tallon, Bryan, Matilda and Caitlin for achieving 100% on their Year One Measurement and Geometry Test. Keep up the outstanding effort ☺ Kind regards Miss Ryan
A Wonderful Term Two! Over the last nine weeks, the children have progressed in many areas of development including academic, creative, physical and social and emotional. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the children become responsible for their learning. The children have participated in many exciting events during the term. Year One Family Mathematics Night Thank you to all the families for attending the Year One Family Mathematics Night. It is great to hear that you now have a better understanding on how you can support your child’s understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning at home. If you have any questions about the activities, please come and see me J Super Scientist Competition The Year One children were invited to present a short science experiment or report on a science related topic to their peers. All the children were creative, used their imagination and had fun in preparing and presenting their science experiment or
Fundraising Dear Parents/ Caregivers, A Y ear Six student (Michael Webber) has chosen The Amanda Young Foundation which is part of Meningococcal Australia as his community project. Michael has selected them because it is a lesser known disease but it still affected 41 people in Western Australia last year. He wants to create awareness about the disease in our community. Michael will be displaying some information about Meningococcal disease and selling some of his handmade goods like bag- tags, earrings and bracelets. The funds raised will go directly to The Amanda Young Foundation in support of the many people affected by the disease and to create more awareness in Western Australia. When: 24th - 28th June 2019 Where: Alcove of Block 4 (near the undercover area) Time: 8:15am- 8:45am I hope you are able to support Michael with this fundraising initiative. Kind regards Miss Ryan
Year One Family Mathematics Night 2019 Dear Parents/ Caregivers, You are invited to a Family Maths Night for all Year 1 students and their families. During the evening, we will explore a number of fun mathematical activities the whole family can do together. When: Tuesday 18th June 2019 Where: Blocks 1 and 3 Time: 4:30pm - 5:45pm (Please arrive between 4:15pm - 4:30pm to register) Cost: Nil R.S.V.P. To assist us with our organisation, please return the slip on your invite by Thursday, 13th June 2019 . I look forward to seeing you all at the Year One Family Mathematics Night. Kind regards Miss Ryan
Mathematics Strategies Word Problems In Room 7, I am teaching the children to use the CUBES Strategy to solve word problems. At home, I would like you to remind your child to use the CUBES Strategy when completing word problems. The steps are: Fact Families The children are currently revising fact families. I would like you to please provide opportunities for your child to complete fact families at home. What is a fact family? A fact family is a group of math facts using the same numbers. In the case of addition/subtraction, you use three numbers and get four facts. For example, you can form a fact family using the three numbers 11, 5 and 6: 5 + 6 = 11 6 + 5 = 11 11 − 6 = 5 11 − 5 = 6 Where do we use fact families? We can use fact families to reinforce or learn the connection between addition and subtraction , and to help children memorize the basic addition & subtraction facts . Example