1G News

What a whirlwind of learning it has been for the students in 1G. Winter Term began with an inquiry into 'How the world works', where we looked into systems that shaped the planet.

We had fun learning big words like evaporation, condensation and precipitation when we learnt how the water cycle works. Mr Patrick Barry from Senior School visited 1G with the Van der Graaff generator. We learnt about static electricity, which is not the same as current electricity. He talked about positive and negative charges, which we know has something to do with how lightning and thunder work. We were very brave and had lots of fun when we placed our hand on the Van der Graaff and watched our hair stand on end.

Our Inter House Athletics Carnival was a real blast. We had so much fun competing in sprint races, hurdles, long jump, and relays. What fine sportsmen you are! Look out for our precision and skill as we move through the grades.

We have now moved into 'Where we are in place and time'. Our homes reflect both cultural and personal experiences. We shared many photos and videos of our own homes, exploring features from homes built over 100 years ago and compared them with homes built today. Over the coming weeks we are looking forward to exploring different homes from around the world.

We are looking forward to a busy Spring Term with Book Week, Grandparents' Day, swimming lessons, Aqua Fun Day and Orientation to Year 2.

Mrs Kristen Gray
Year 1G Teacher