Year 1/2 Information Evening Welcome to... Year 1/2 Information Evening Teachers: Jane Ben Millie Emma

Reading Independent Reading Classroom Libraries Establishing routines and structure Targeting comprehension skills Building engagement Home Reading Classroom Libraries ‘Just Right Books’ and Book Bags Developing reading stamina Reading journals Gradual Release of Responsibility Approach Fostering independent learners through explicit modelling

Writing Independent Writers Creating a Community of Writers Establishing routines and structure Further develop student understandings of different genre types Authentic writing experiences Building writing stamina Self-directed learning Creating a Community of Writers Modelling of the writing process (plan, draft, revise, edit, publish) Students positioned as authors/illustrators Opportunities for peer editing Celebration/reflection on achievement through peer feedback and Author’s Chair

Mathematics Structure Assessment to Inform Teaching & Learning Mixed ability groupings Differentiated learning Intervention block Split into Number & Algebra, and Measurement Maths Warm-up, Launch, Task, Reflection Assessment to Inform Teaching & Learning Mathematics Online Interview CNPS Assessments On Demand

Physical Education *There will be a continuation of Fundamental Motor Skills of bouncing,throwing, catching, striking and kicking. They will also be introduced to different ways we can become ‘efficient runners’ *We will also focus on getting to know the importance of living a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Performing Arts This Semester we will be focusing on Dance and Movement to a variety of genres of music and sounds. We will also work in groups to create a dance routine to perform to the group. We will be also be exploring Drama this Semester: involving ‘improvising in role, scripting and performing, and responding to performances.

STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics

Italian https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7SPUHCpiFNkTXBUMVMxWGNWcGM

Whole School Frameworks Wellbeing Whole School Frameworks School Wide Positive Behaviour Consistent approach to reinforce positive behaviour Weekly merit awards linked to school values Student voice through Junior School Council KidsMatter initiative is a whole-school approach to improving children’s mental health and wellbeing. Schools involved in the initiative, such as CNPS, plan to build a community that values and promotes respectful relationships and a sense of belonging and inclusion. KidsMatter promotes: social and emotional learning (including evidence-based social and emotional learning programs, such as our currently used Bounce Back program) collaborative working relationships with parents, carers and families support for students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties

Inquiry Term 1: Healthy Living Term 2: From Paddock to Plate Term 3: Toys over Time Term 4: Super Structures

Science Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Chemical Different materials can be combined, including by mixing, for a particular purpose (ACSSU031) ● exploring the local environment to observe a variety of materials, and describing ways in which materials are used ● investigating the effects of mixing materials together ● recycling into new products Biological Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030) ● representing personal growth and changes from birth ● recognising that living things have predictable characteristics at different stages of development ● exploring different characteristics of life stages in animals such as egg, caterpillar and butterfly ● observing that all animals have offspring, usually with two parents Physical Push and Pull A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape (ACSSU033) ● exploring ways that objects move on land, through water and in the air ● exploring how different strengths of pushes and pulls affect the movement of objects ● identifying toys from different cultures that use the forces of push or pull ● considering the effects of objects being pulled towards the Earth Earth and Space Earths resources - water Earth’s resources, including water, are used in a variety of ways (ACSSU032) identifying the Earth’s resources including water, soil and minerals, and describing how they are used in the school describing how a resource such as water is transferred from its source to its point of use considering what might happen to humans if there were a change in a familiar available resource, such as water

Science

Camps & Excursions Local Community Walks Incursions/Excursions E.g. Road safety Incursions/Excursions Linked to Inquiry/Science learning Unit Expos E.g. Toys over Time (parent volunteers to present items & experiences to students) Drawing on parental expertise Year 1/2 Dinner & Sleepover Building resilience and independence Gradual progression to prepare students for Year 3/4 & 5/6 Camps

Home Learning & Support Home Learning Policy: Parental Involvement: Average Requirement: 10-15 mins per night Activities to consolidate students’ literacy and numeracy skills Home Reading – with an adult/proficient reader to foster confidence & develop fluency and phrasing (to be recorded in home reading diaries) Spelling – Individualised lists Mathematics – An interest-based Maths task consolidating a range of concepts Mathletics

Communication Email (also available on the C.N.P.S website) Jane - stevanovski.jane.m@edumail.vic.gov.au Ben - may.benjamin.a@edumail.vic.gov.au Emma - acciarito.emma.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Millie - holden.millie.e@edumail.vic.gov.au Communication through: Compass Newsletter Notice board Home reading diaries P/T Interviews, Student-Led Conferences, Semester reports

Thank you! The Carlton North Primary Fete is on the 19th March! Don’t forget to put the date into your diaries!!!