Religious Education - Project Compassion

In Religious Education, the Year 1 students have been learning about Toefuata’iga in Samoa. They began by exploring how we are all part of God’s family and should be treated equally. The students discussed the importance of meeting basic human needs and learned how Project Compassion plays a key role in supporting schools in Samoa, including providing essential resources such as water tanks.

We learnt how people didn’t have water in Samoa. They could get sick. We had to donate money so they can have some water so they could go to school. (Max)

Harmony Day

For Harmony Day, we have been enjoying listening to stories that teach us about diversity. We learned that although we may look different, speak differently, and celebrate different events, we are all equal and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. 

It is about your culture. It doesn't matter what skin colour you have. (Nela)

Sometimes you have the same colour eyes. Sometimes you don’t. (Miley)

Some people speak different languages. (Leo)

Everybody is different but God loves us all. We treat people like we want to be treated. (Michael) 

Mathematics

In Mathematics, Year 1 students have been exploring fun and engaging ways to understand place value. Through hands-on activities and thought-provoking questions, students are learning to think critically and apply strategies to solve problems.

We play games. Maths is fun. (Yanni)

“I like using the MAB blocks to make numbers like 564” (Scarlett)

“I like using the icy-pole sticks to make numbers” (Aviana)

“I have learnt how to expand numbers” (Mia)