by Yvette CROWLEY | Dec 14, 2023 | Grade 1
This week we had fun participating in our annual Sports Day. We completed various cooperative activities that involved a range of skills including running, throwing, passing and jumping to name but a few. It was an opportunity for everyone to commit to the ABIS...
by Yvette CROWLEY | Dec 7, 2023 | Grade 1
This week we had an important visit from Ms. Maitha our school counselor. She spoke to us about our feelings and helped us identify the range of feelings we may experience from time to time. Reflecting on this session we completed an artwork activity that encouraged...
by Yvette CROWLEY | Nov 29, 2023 | Grade 1
Recently we have been exploring geometry, looking at a range of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) shapes. We have been busy learning that 2D shapes exist on flat surfaces like paper, while 3D shapes can be observed from different angles as they have a...
by Yvette CROWLEY | Nov 14, 2023 | Grade 1
In grade 1 we are becoming increasingly confident readers. Using strategies to read familiar and unfamiliar words we are beginning to comprehend a growing range of texts. Reading regularly both in school and at home improves our language skills, and ability to use...
by Yvette CROWLEY | Nov 9, 2023 | Grade 1
This week we are grateful to those of you who were able to attend the conferences. It was a great opportunity to review the progress each child has made and to look towards the next step in the their learning journey. We have been practicing counting on using larger...
