by Sian ATHERTON | May 7, 2026 | Grade 1
Grade 1C have continued their unit about sharing stories so we have done just that- shared stories! I have been re-reading stories from this year that were popular and we consider what makes them a good story. We also had the Book Fair this week so several students...
by Sian ATHERTON | Apr 30, 2026 | Grade 1
In Grade 1C we have been reading stories, thinking about elements of a story- the characters, setting, problem and solution or the structure of a story. We talked about why we read stories, what they can teach us and, most importantly, what makes a good story....
by Sian ATHERTON | Apr 22, 2026 | Grade 1
This was perfect timing for Grade 1 who have started a new Unit about ideas being shared through stories and tales. We have been thinking about stories, saying which are our favourite stories, making up our own stories and, of course, sharing stories. Children love...
by Sian ATHERTON | Apr 16, 2026 | Grade 1
Our highlight this week was the Student-led Conferences. This is a meeting between parents and their children where the children take the lead! It is amazing to see how young children take pride in their work and learning when they are able to present their work,...
by Sian ATHERTON | Apr 9, 2026 | Grade 1
This week we had a successful whole class reading session. Children are already in reading groups for guided reading, meaning they read together with an adult supporting them and follow a familiar structure. This week we all read in our groups and then did a swap to...
