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 genuine self-giving
and true Christian love. Amen.
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 or prayer, prayer rocks, prayer
cards
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
National Curriculum
Maths
 i-maths – Based on National Curriculum. 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, explicit
teaching, independent, group work)
Science
 Primary Connections – very hands on
 National Curriculum based
Term 1 – School Yard Safari
 Term 2 – Spot the Difference
 Term 3 – Sounds Sensational
 Term 4 – On the Move
SOSE (Studies of Society &
Environment)
Term One – Families, Groups and Communities
 Term Two - Occupations
 Term Three – Looking After Wildlife
 Term Four - Traditional Aboriginal Stories
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 Thursday.
Cultural Studies
 Term 1 – Chinese
 Term 2 – Kalkadoon (local Indigenous language)
 Term 3 – Philippines (links with our Parish
Multicultural Festival)
 Term 4 – AUSLAN – Sign Language
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 1W
 Year 1H
 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?
Please sign the attendance sheet
Thanks for attending the
evening!
Have a safe drive home!