In Grade 1 this year we have:

Grade 1 Teaching Staff

1A: Deb Ford

1B: Joshua Turner

1C: Karlee Weir

1D: Jessica Weller

Educational Support Staff

1A: Tyler Fox

1B: Jayani Perera & Laura Russo

1C: Nikki Teusner

1D: Jim Barlow

In Term 1 the academic focus has been on:

Maths – In Maths, we are learning to deepen our knowledge of place value by learning to read, recognise and write numbers to 120. We have been experimenting with manipulatives such as number lines, charts and MAB.  

Maths Masters – Mastering number based skills through specific learning activities.

Reading – Check for understanding when we read and how to monitor our own reading for accuracy and meaning. Skip the word and re-read.

Word Work – Students will continue to work on their understanding of phonics including digraphs like ch, sh and ng.

Speaking and Listening – We do much of this through our reflections and Circle Time.

Writing:
Recount Writing – A retold past experience

Author study on Imaginative Narratives – Analysing Julia Donaldson’s writing style

Integrated Topic: 

Term 1 - “Community”
Students learn about the local history and how the community has changed over time.

Term 2 - “Geography”

Students explore the places they live, features of places and how places can be looked after. E.g. Australian states and territories.

Personal and Social Capabilities – setting goals and having confidence

Library – Students are able to borrow 5 takehome books per week and up to 2 of their own choice books.

Specialist Timetable

Please see one of us if you have any questions about Grade One in 2026.