Year One Excursion

Last Friday we were lucky enough to go for an excursion with 1P to Wonnerup House. We started the morning with an exciting bus trip to Busselton and we even got to watch Stuart Little on the way.

When we got there we watched a short video outlining the history of Wonnerup House and learnt about the Layman family who used to live there. After that we got organised into our groups with our fabulous parent helpers and set off to explore the grounds.

We saw the Main House, Stables, Blacksmith Shop, Dairy Kitchen, Old School and Teacher's House. Along the way we had questions to answer about each area, so we were kept very busy looking around to find the answers and also observing all of the interesting old things.

We had a lovely lunch on the beautiful grassed area and then we got to run around, play cricket, do hula hooping and skipping with Mrs Hughes and the Mums.

After that it was time to have a final look around before we headed back to school. We were so exhausted by the time we got back but we had a fantastic time with the other Year One class at Wonnerup House and learning more about school and places in the past. A huge thank you to Prue, Katinka, Kristie and Anita for their amazing help with our groups on the excursion. Come in and check out our awesome recounts that we did this week!

Marvellous Measuring

We are currently focusing on the area of Measurement in Mathematics and we have learning about measuring length using informal units. Last week we learnt about estimating and measuring the length of different items in our classroom using blocks. Today we had a super time using rulers and learning about centimetres to measure the length of lolly snakes. In each group one child keep their snake as it was, one child had a headless snake, one child had a tailless snake and one child had to stretch their snake. The children estimated the length of each snake and then measured and recorded the actual length, remembering to have one end of the snake on the ruler starting at 0cm. We love measuring in Maths!

A few reminders...

Good afternoon Parents,

Just a few reminders for the next two weeks: 

Think Mentals

Thank you to all those people who handed in their Think Mentals books on Friday. I have loved seeing all learning occurring at home! Thank you to all those parents that are giving their children instant feedback. 

The next fortnight we will be working through Unit 13 and 14 but as the school holidays begin at the end of next week, we ask that the children hand them in next Thursday 22nd September (which is the day of the sports carnival)  

Math Books and Feedback forms

Please ensure Mathematics books are returned tomorrow with the feedback form completed. Thank you to all the parents that returned their child's book today. It's been lovely to read all the positive feedback and comments so far. 

Learning Journeys

Next Monday afternoon we have our Learning Journey, please ensure you have written your name down in a time slot on the timetable outside the classroom. The children are very excited to show you their learning!

Excursion

This Friday the 16th Sept we have our excursion to Wonnerup house. Children come as normal in their sports uniform and please send their lunch separately in a clearly labelled plastic bag. We will be having crunch and sip and recess before we leave school. 

Sports Carnival

Next Thursday the 22nd of Sept we have our OLC sports carnival. The children are encouraged to bring teddies, mascots and are allowed to spray their hair to support their faction. If you wish to take your child home at the conclusion of the carnival, an email has been sent out with a permission slip. Please fill this in and return to me ASAP.

PUPIL FREE DAY ON FRIDAY 23rd September. 

2 weeks to go! 

Miss Lissiman

Learning Jouneys

Good evening parents,

On Monday the 19th of September (week 10) we will be having our Year One Learning Journey afternoon. This will run from 3.30pm - 5.20pm in 20 minutes blocks. We ask that you place your name into a time slot on the Learning Journey time table outside our classroom. Please be aware that there are only 8 families per time slot as we want this time with your child to be special.

At the end of the 20 minutes, a bell will ring so we are able to prepare for the next group. We ask that you be prompt to your session as we would like you to see as much of your child's Learning Journey as possible.

We are looking forward to sharing this special time with you and your child.

Thank you Miss Lissiman

Our Father's Day Assembly

Today we had our performance assembly for this year. We started by sharing some writing we had done about why we love our Dads. Then we performed the story 'My Dad' by Anthony Browne. We were so clever to remember all the words and actions for the story in front of a huge audience. 

I am going to upload the Father's Day video on YouTube early next week as the attachment is too large to email out. Only people with the link and access to our school blogs will be able to view it. If anyone has any concerns please let me know by Tuesday. 

A huge thank you to all the parents for the time and effort that was put into organising the children's outfits for today, they all looked amazing and I'm sure you'll agree that they were all super stars on stage! 

Lastly a big Happy Father's Day to our awesome Dads! We hope you all have a fabulous day on Sunday and enjoy all the special goodies that have been made for you. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Miss Lissiman

Shoe box donations

Good afternoon parents,

A note went home today about Operation Christmas child (Shoe box gifts) and the children are very excited to take part in this wonderful initiative.

Here is a list of the things that you can and cannot bring for the shoe box donations:

Please bring $2.50 each for postage which will get the shoe box to where it needs to go.

Please email me if you have any questions about the initiative.


Miss Lissiman