Year 1

TERM TWO

Throughout Term Two the boys engaged in a series of fun and engaging activities that involved many members of the community. Together we learnt about fire safety and how to hold a ‘real’ fire hose. The boys found this experience in particular a highpoint as they pretended to extinguish the flames. With the help of many Cribb parents the boys celebrated Under 8s Day. The choice of activities was substantial as they made their way through the engaging activities dressed as their favourite superhero. Many of the boys got started on the Reading Challenge, setting personal goals to read as many books as possible before Term Three ended.

TERM THREE

Term Three got off to a flying start as the boys continued with their goals set for the Reading Challenge. In addition to this they set off with their magnifying glasses exploring our schoolyard and rainforest for various minibeasts. To complement this highly engaging learning experience the boys heard about the adventure of our famous entomologist Dr Lachlan, who gave them the opportunity to learn more about minibeasts from jungles and forests around the world. These experiences launched them into their creative

information reports and transferred their knowledge as they created a PowerPoint presentation independently. These presentations were complemented with a personally designed fictional minibeast, as they combined an insect and an arachnid, resulting in one super minibeast. Their presentations to the class and to families was a proud moment for us all and a great way to end the term.

TERM FOUR

The end of the year (Term Four) got off to a bumper start as the boys began their unit on Persuasive Writing, arguing why they should/shouldn’t receive an Oreo before lunch. This led to loads of interesting and creative discussions and writing pieces using the acronym OREO (Opinion, Reason, Examples and Opinion). We all finished the year at the pool, cooling off from the hot sun. Before long we were already commencing our Christmas activities and final year presentations. It is with pleasure that Miss Garrett, Mrs Scott and Mrs Zauner wish the boys the best for their future years at TSS. Many memories have been created and shared throughout the year, ones that we will definitely not forget. With many more adventures to be experienced on their journey together, we wish them the best of luck.

YEAR 1G

SEATED ROW: E. MASSEY, Z. CONNORS, C. ARKOUZIS, B. RYAN, T. KELLY, HARRISON F. , L. NASH SECOND ROW: MRS T. STIBBE, W. NYE, A. JAMES, N. CALVETE, K. MORRIS, L. KEARNEY, T. TAYLOR, W. MCDOUGALL, MISS E. GARRETT THIRD ROW: R. LYNCH, R. COKER, L. KENNEDY, M. DUNNE-JOHNSON, V. PAPPAS, H. LYGO ABSENT: L. LLEWELLYN

YEAR 1S

SEATED ROW: J. AHEARN, J. ANDONAKIS, K. GRASSICK, O. EDDY, T. SKUBRIS, A. SAKKAS, N. SHERLINE, T. WALSH SECOND ROW: MRS T. STIBBE, J. JACKSON-FREDERICKSON, C. TOWNHILL, C. HOGAN, J. KHALIL, C. IVORY, N. TANNER, H. SHEEHAN, MRS C. SCOTT THIRD ROW: N. NOBLE, J. BURDEN, H. BERNDT, H. REED, J. RIGAS, P. MCNAB ABSENT: A. ZACK-HOLT

YEAR 1Z

SEATED ROW: J. GREAVES, H. MOFFREY, A. HAMADI, A. LEE, A. WALKER, J. FRENKLAH, C. BENDER, J. PURZA-PAGE SECOND ROW: MRS T. STIBBE, J. WEBSTER, C. NYKIFORUK, N. HILL, G. FINDEN-CROFTS, J. RICHARDSON, W. POOLE, N. DUNN, MRS L. ZAUNER THIRD ROW: N. BEYERS, M. GALLIE, R. SLY, W. PICKETT, C. CHABERT, H. HOWARD, J. GALLIE

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MRS TABATHA MURGATROYD Curriculum Coordinator

MRS SUE JONES MRS RUTH STEVENS

Year 2 Teachers

The Year 2 boys settled into the new year and surroundings very happily. We were impressed with their diligence and sense of responsibility. Many boys have enjoyed playing games at lunchtime on our grassed area.

GEOGRAPHY

Using the book Are We There Yet? by Alison Lester, the boys took a journey around Australia acquiring some general knowledge about the names of States and capital cities and exploring significant landmarks. We explored many different types of maps to identify continents, key, scale and coordinates. Our study of the uniqueness led us to ‘The Corroboree’ at Dreamworld.

Here we were immersed in Aboriginal culture and history. The highlights were making fire, the interactive amphitheatre and the hands-on experience with our Australian wildlife.

Our Science unit, “All Mixed Up”, enabled the boys to experiment and explore the properties of combining ingredients. Making playdough and chocolate crackles was a big hit. They particularly liked eating some of the yummy food once cooked.

WATER WORKS

In Term Two our unit of inquiry in Science on ‘Water Works’ engaged the boys in researching where water comes from. They enjoyed various experiments and investigations on how we use water and why it is so important.

PAST AND PRESENT

The boys were given the privilege of a narrated history walk led by Senior School Teacher Mr John Wallace through the Senior Campus. It was conveyed to the boys that they themselves are making history in this community rich with tradition. Starting at the Clocktower, they were able to visualise the beginning of TSS and how far it has come over the past 113 years. This experience enabled them to imagine what life was like as a boy attending school in the early 1900s. Thoughts and ideas on their future led the boys to discover how technology has changed through the years. This was done through investigation and questioning of a selection of objects from the past.