What an exciting term it’s been in Cycle 1! Our students have been busy exploring, creating, and deepening their understanding of the world around them through a wide range of hands-on activities across all areas of the curriculum. Here’s a snapshot of the rich learning that’s been happening in our classroom:

Our young geographers have been immersed in learning about the elements of our Earth: land, sea, and air. Through tactile materials and creative projects, students have enjoyed making their own land and sea maps. These activities have sparked thoughtful conversations about our planet’s features and helped students begin to identify the continents of the world. There’s nothing quite like watching their eyes light up as they discover how vast and connected our world truly is!

In maths, students have been diving into early numeracy with enthusiasm. We’ve been working with Golden Beads to build a concrete understanding of quantity and place value —an important foundation for future mathematical thinking. Teen numbers have also been a focus, with students learning to construct and identify these numerals. We have also introduced prepositions through movement and objects, a wonderful way to integrate spatial language with physical activity.

In literacy, students have been making great strides in sentence writing, learning to express their thoughts clearly and confidently. As part of our Talk for Writing, we have been exploring the delightful story A Mouse Called Maisy. Through story mapping and oral retelling, students are developing narrative skills and building vocabulary in a meaningful context. Their creativity and imagination have truly shone through!

Our little scientists have been exploring the forces that shape our everyday world. Through hands-on experiments and object-based investigations, students have been examining how different forces such as push, pull, and gravity cause movement. These early explorations lay the groundwork for scientific thinking and curiosity that will serve them for years to come.

In The Arts, students have joyfully explored traditional bush dance through rhythmic clapping, stomping, and energetic movement. This engaging experience has helped them connect with Australian culture while developing musicality, spatial awareness, and teamwork. The room has been filled with music, movement, and laughter as students embraced the dance with enthusiasm. They have also creatively investigated the globe and Australia’s landmarks, using a variety of materials to construct visual artworks that reflect their growing understanding of geography through an artistic lens.