Book Week 2017

Last Friday we had our annual Book Week extravaganza. Stage One students looked amazing! The creativity of the costumes was outstanding.
Thankyou to all the parents and carers for helping with the creation of costumes and for attending our parade. It was so much fun and really showcased our love of books!

Waste Free Wednesday

Each Wednesday, Belair students are reducing their waste to landfill. Students are encouraged to pack their lunches without plastic or lunch wrappings and all rubbish on the day is put in special containers for recyclable waste. It is great to see students are changing their habits and packing their lunch, recess and fresh break in containers without any plastic. Great work Belair students!

Onesie Day!

Last Friday, Belair students and staff came dressed to school in a onesie or one of something such as a sock or glove. This was done so we could raise money for Type One Diabetes. Everyone looked so cute and students really embraced the cause, showing what a generous and caring community we are.

Whole School Sports Day

The weather was glorious for our whole school sports day to launch the Premier's Sporting Challenge. Everyone was so active and had so much fun! The Year 6 leaders did an outstanding job of leading, organising and encouraging the students in all the activities.

Welcome to Term 3.

                        

Stage One Term 3 Overview

Welcome back to our families and students as we begin Term 3. We are looking forward to a fantastic term of learning. 

In week 2, the students will begin our Life Skills program. The cost is $36 per child. Information was made available in the school newsletter last term with a permission note sent home to families. 

Numeracy-This term, mathematics lessons will focus on; addition and subtraction, data, fractions, 2D shapes. area, mass and length. Students will participate in group work, ‘hands on’ activities and written work in their Targeting Maths text book.

Literacy-This term we will focus on Connotations, Imagery and Symbol as part of our English Textual Concepts. Please continue to encourage your child to read and keep a reading log. Reading should continue to be a focus for your child. Books read from school or home can be added to the reading log. Remember reading should be an enjoyable experience. You may like to read to your child, have them read to you, “buddy read” and take turns to read.

This term as part of our History unit of work we will be looking at Families Past and Present. In addition, students in Stage 1 will be asked to participate in ‘directed news’. It is hoped students engage with family members, ask questions and share experiences with their class during news sessions. The directed news timetable is below:

Week	News Topic
1 and 2	Free Choice
3 31st July to 4th Aug	Bring in a baby photograph and talk about your own history. Discuss when and where you were born and describe your family. The photo may also be on a USB.
4	Free Choice
5 14th Aug to 18th Aug	As part of our history unit, each student will be required to bring in an artefact that relates to them or a member of their family. Describe the artefact that you have bought in for the ‘class museum display’. What can we learn about you from this artefact?
6	Free Choice
7 28th Aug to 1st Sep	Bring in a favourite picture book that is special to you. Describe the book and talk about why you have chosen this book to share with the class.
8	Free Choice
9 11th Sep to 15th Sep	Ask your parent/carer about a game that they played when they were young.  Describe the game to the class.
10	Free Choice

Stage One" Speak Off."

Stage One students went to the hall today to hear the finalists from Year 1 and 2 present their speeches. The standard was very high and the teachers were very impressed with the quality of the speeches.


Well done to our amazing speakers who used eye contact, clear voices, volume, humour and expression to engage the audience.

Visit to Hunter Life Education Centre

Stage One students had a fantastic time when they visited Healthy Harold this week. They learnt about the qualities of being a good friend and how we use body language to communicate. The students also learnt about safety and how to keep safe in different environments and what to do when you feel unsafe. Everyone loved seeing Healthy Harold who was as cheeky as ever!