Welcome to Room 1 2026
Meet Your Teachers Suzy Aislabie & Lisa Wanger Year 1 Learning Journey
Meet Your Teachers
Ms. Suzy Aislabie - Lead Teacher Ms. Lisa Wanger - Support Teacher Combined experience in early childhood education Passionate about nurturing young learners
Our Learning Focus Areas
Reading - Building strong foundations Writing - Creative expression and skills Mathematics - Number sense and problem solving Integrated learning across all subjects
Reading Programme
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Writing Programme
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Mathematics Programme
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A Day in Room 1
Morning Circle Time Literacy Block (Reading & Writing) Morning Tea & Play Mathematics Session Lunch & Outdoor Learning Afternoon Integrated Learning Reflection & Home Preparation
Our Learning Environment
Flexible learning spaces for different activities Technology integration with tablets and interactive displays Outdoor classroom opportunities Quiet spaces for individual work Collaborative areas for group projects
How Can You Support Learning at Home?
Read together every day Encourage writing and drawing Practice counting and number recognition Ask questions about their learning Celebrate effort and progress
Let's Make 2026 Amazing!
Open communication between home and school Regular updates on your child's progress Opportunities for family involvement Questions and concerns always welcome Together we'll help your child thrive