1T – Mrs Erin Torres

1M – Ms Camilla McDonald

1N – Miss Louise Ninness

Assistants and Specialists

Year 1 Classroom Assistant: Ms Margaret Chu

Learning Enrichment Centre Assistants: Mrs Marilyn Banfield, Mrs Catriona Burton

Literacy Specialist: Mrs Mary Watty

Chinese: Ms Joy Chung (1T), Ms Winnie Yung (1M), Ms Judy Kuang (1N)

PE: Ms Christine Simms

Music: Miss Rebecca Lowe

Art: Ms Narelle Cridland

Library: Mrs Megan O’Connor

School Counsellor: Mrs Zoe Byrnes

Head of Early Childhood: Mrs Lisa Price

We believe childrendevelop differently

have many different gifts and talents

want to learn

are capable and independent

come with their own knowledge

need a holistic approach to their education

learn best when school and home are partners

We try to avoidrating children

comparing children

underestimating children

placing children under pressure

Communication• Diaries:

- Please read, sign, date and return each day.

- Home reader: Please record the title of the reader each day and sign to let us know reading has been completed.

- Changes: Please note any changes that would affect your child. This includes any changes with transport, the bus company must also be contacted.

• Email: We are happy to communicate by email. Please understand that we will endeavour to respond to emails within 24 hours as teaching your child is our priority. Please phone the school and leave a message if it is an urgent request.

• Year 1 Newsletter: Fortnightly and will be sent via email and made available on the OLP.

• Online Learning Platform (OLP): Currently being updated.• Birthdays: Please notify your classroom teacher if you would like to send in

cupcakes to celebrate your child’s birthday.• Appointments: Please make a note in your child’s diary or email us to request

an appointment.

Recess and Lunch

Recess: 9:45-10:05

Lunch: 11:40-12:00 Eating time

12:00-12:30 Play

Students who bring a packed lunch eat together in the classroom under the supervision of a Year One teacher.

Afternoon Snack

Hats - Students must wear their hats at all recess and lunch breaks. No hat, no play on the field.

Reading

Home ReadingNeeds to occur everyday

Book is at an easier level to allow students to practise the skills they are learning at schoolWill commence tomorrow

Modelled/Shared reading Direct teaching of concepts of text and comprehension strategies

Guided Reading Children grouped according to level and teaching focus

Books read are at a higher level than the home reading book

Reading ClubA program to support students who require further development of early literacy skills

Getting Reading RightSynthetic Phonics

Program runs from Prep to Year 2.

Phonemes = soundsGraphemes = letters

Phonemes are studied as units together Eg. ee ea y e bee leaf funny me

Camera words = high frequency, irregularly spelt words

Students learn to read and write the camera words Eg. one, want, love, has

MathematicsClassroom learning is hands on and explores mathematical concepts

through games and activities.

HELP WANTED – we will require parent assistance with our “Count Me In Too” (CMIT) program. Please refer to our Year 1 Newsletter for more

information.

Home Learning

Reading

Camera Words

Mathletics

Parental Assistance

There are times when we require parental assistance. We will let you

know of opportunities via the Year 1 Newsletter.

Reading Club Excursions

CMIT Special Events

Class Parents

Our class parents are there to support new parents and to

organise social events. Please let us know if you are interested in

this role.

Thank you for coming!

Parent – teacher interviews will be held towards the end of the term.