Term 2

Term 2 in Grade 1 has again been action-packed with loads of fun, learning and team building activities. Of particular note have been our Literacy Rotations. We combined both classes, four mornings per week, to do doing Literacy Rotations. The rotations provided a range of literature tasks, which further developed student’s reading, spelling and writing skills. Thank-you to all those parents who have given time to assist in the classroom. We hope you have enjoyed working both alongside your child, but also learning more about our class program.

On Wednesday 20th May, our Learning Pals afternoon came to life! Parents were invited to join their children in our open Learning Pals session. Parents had the opportunity to meet their child’s Year 6 Learning Pal and participate in some maths games. 

Kerrimuir Primary School’s Open Night occurred on the night of Wednesday 20th May. The grade 1s had been practising their performance over a number of weeks. On the night, we performed a Doubles Rap and a dance - Dinosaur Stomp. It was a noisy but enjoyable performance. Back in our classrooms, the students became the teachers and taught parents, grandparents and siblings some of the Maths games we have been playing in class.

Mother's Day Breakfast

On Monday 11th May, the first Mother’s Day Breakfast was held in the multi-purpose room. There were pancakes, with nearly every topping you could wish for, including ice-cream! It was a special day to celebrate and thank mum for all that she does for us throughout the year.

Fireman Visit

Today, we were also lucky enough to have a visit from a member of the Fire Brigade. Thanks to Ruby E. for inviting her uncle to come and speak to us. He talked about things that the fire brigade do to help the community on top of putting out fires and how quickly they have to get dressed when the fire alarm goes off at the station. He explained that their uniforms are always set-up ready to go at a moments notice. The uniforms are big and heavy to help protect them in the event of a serious fire. Students didn’t get dress up as junior fire brigade members because the uniforms are so heavy. Instead, Miss Harris got to dress-up as a fireman!

Police Visit

Yesterday, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Rebecca, a police officer and Vince and Graeme, from Neighbourhood Watch. They spoke to us about Neighbourhood Watch and the numerous roles that the police undertake to help us in the community. The highlight was seeing 38 junior police officers, dressed-up in uniform, on the basketball court. Each of us had to take the salute then climb into the police car, checking out the equipment and giving police commands. We also got to hear the siren!

Tennis Clinic

On Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th February, the Grade 1s attended a Tennis Clinic, held at school. 

Both grades started off by playing some games and then they did some hand-eye coordination skills by balancing a tennis ball on different parts of the racquet.

They then learnt how to do a volley and a forehand and were able to practice hitting the ball over the net.

The sessions were enjoyed by both grades!

Twilight Sports

It was so great to see so many Grade 1 families at the annual Twilight Sports on Wednesday!

Ms. Currie worked hard on the BBQ and Miss Harris helped organise the events on the night as well as taking some photos.

The winners of the Grade 1 bean-bag race were Claire and Banjo! Well done!

STOMP Dance Incursion

Sarah, from Stomp Dance Company visited Kerrimuir Primary School on Friday 6th February.

The grade 1s learnt a routine to the song ‘Time Warp’.

They learnt their routine so well, that they also got to learn some of the Grade 5/6 routine to ‘Uptown Funk’.

At the end of the day each grade performed their routines to the whole school.

It was a great day!