read quality literature and learn about narrative elements including character, setting and story structure
explore the role characters play in texts and begin investigating figurative languag
engage in daily writing sessions based on the mentor text the class is focused on for the week
engage in phonics, spelling, reading fluency, reading comprehension and grammar lessons
Mathematics
Students will:
participate in activities including hands-on games, written work, mental strategies and group activities
participate in 'Number Talks' to develop mental maths strategies and methods of communicating mathematical thinking and reasoning
engage in learning of place value, number bonds, additive strategies, patterns, 2D shapes, measurement and data
HSIE
Students will:
investigate the past and learn about the terms that describe the passage of time
look at dates and times that are significant to them
learn a range of historical skills including examining historical sources, inferring details from historical photographs, looking at primary and secondary sources and discussing different perspectives
Science
Students will:
learn about the diversity of animal life through observing the features and behaviour of small animals
explore small animals leading to a better understanding of how their adaptations help them survive in their habitats
learn how animals move, feed and protect themselves
PDHPE
Students will:
participate in weekly fitness/sport lessons plus daily short fitness breaks such as dancing and skipping
learn how to keep healthy
Creative and Performing Arts
Students will:
engage in a range of performance, listening and composition activities based around several themes: Chinese Lunar New Year, percussion instruments, and Torres Strait Islander music and dance
SchoolBytes
Sign permission forms and make payments on SchoolBytes
Copyright for this website is owned by the State of New South Wales through the Department of Education. For more information go to https://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/footer/copyright.
