Transcript Year One Parent Information Night

Year One Parent Information Night
“Welcome!”
Let’s start with a prayer........
Prayer
Heavenly Creator of the universe, we thank You for the children
that You have entrusted to us.
We want to cooperate with You fully in helping them
grow into free and responsible persons
and mature in the faith received at Baptism.
Grant us the grace to be able to guide them in the practice of virtue and
the way of your commandments---by the good example of our lives, and by
the loving observance of your law and that of your Church.
Most of all, however, guide them with your Spirit so that they may know the
vocation You will for them and be open to geniune self-giving
and true Christian love. Amen.
Literacy Blocks
 2 hours each day
 THRASS (Teaching Handwriting, Reading And Spelling Skills)
Handwriting - letter formation
Literacy Rotations - Guided Reading, Sight words, letter recognition, listening
skills, following instructions, computer activities
 Focus on National Curriculum
MATHS
 i-maths – Based on National Curriculum new program- teach concepts, apply
these concepts to an investigation (hands on, discussions), tested
 Maths Rotations - small group activities, number formations, symbol - picture word matching, independent / guided activities
 consolidating concepts using a variety of texts and methods of learning and
teaching (First Steps, Go Maths, explicit teaching, independent, group work)
Integrated Studies
 Unit of work that includes Science, Social Studies, Arts, Technology, Health
 Term One- The Body - Who am I
 Term Two - Occupations
 Term Three - Literacy on Display
 Term Four - Australia
Religious Education
 Term One - Who is Jesus?
 Term Two - Prayer and Rituals Mystery and Wonder
 Term Three - Peaceful Relationships
 Term Four - Introducing scripture
 Meditation: 6 minutes each day, read particular part of the Bible, prayer rocks,
labyrinth.
PMP
 Perceptual Motor Program
 Develops fine / gross motor skills through movement
 Develops coordination - hand/eye
 This program is beneficial for class activities - handwriting, using scissors - and
many more!
 Students need to wear sports uniform on Friday
Homework
 Term 1 - VERY IMPORTANT to take the time to read with your child and go
over letter formation and recognition.
 Please go over sight words each night. Bring home reader back to school each day
to swap books.
 Please bring Homework Folder (with sight words) back each Friday.
 Will develop into ‘harder’ homework as the year develops.
Parent Helpers
 Reading in the morning
 Excursions
 Cutting etc.
 We are ALWAYS appreciative of your help (little or lots)!
 Letting us know what works well for your child that may benefit others - YOU
are the expert of YOUR child!
Behaviour Management
 Year 1B
 Year 1D
 BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT BOOKLET
Traffic Light System used in all classes.
We always focus on the positive - language, modelling correct behaviour
Uniform
Girls
Boys
Letter explaining incorrect uniform - otherwise infringement notice
Any Questions?
Thanks for attending the evening!
Have a safe drive home!