Class Updates and Reminders

Prep

Dates to Remember:

• Friday, 4th August: 100 Days of Prep Celebration 
• Friday August 18th: Prep Fizz Kids In-Visit

Reminders:

100 Days of Prep Celebration 

A friendly reminder of 100 Days of Prep Celebrations will take place on Friday 5th August 2022. The celebrations will occur at school with various 100-themed activities planned throughout a normal school day.  We cannot wait to see the students' unique 100-themed t-shirt on the day. 

Eating in Prep  

At South Melbourne Primary School we understand the importance of providing students adequate time to eat at both Recess and Lunch.

We understand that each child is different and may require different supports during this time, including friendly reminders from teachers or even support on what to eat first. Thus, we encourage any parents who are concerned about eating to reach out to their child’s classroom teacher to discuss this further. 

PE Days

A reminder that PE falls on the following days for our Prep classes:

Students should come to school wearing their full sports uniform on their respective PE day.

Attendance / Lateness 

As we approach the colder months, we know that naturally students will become unwell. We ask if your child is unwell that you email your child's classroom teacher and log the absences / lateness on Compass. 

Year 1

Dates to Remember: 

• Monday July 31st: Scienceworks Excursion

Reminders:

Swimming:

Next week, please ensure that your child wears their PE uniform throughout the entire week. To prepare them for a successful swimming experience, we recommend practicing changing in and out of their swimming clothes while wearing the PE uniform over the weekend. This will boost their confidence and help them become faster in the process, as changing quickly at the pool is necessary.

We kindly request your support in packing their swimming bag with essential items, including a towel, goggles, underwear to change into after swimming, and a spare bag (e.g., a shopping bag) for wet swimming clothes. It is essential to label all their belongings to ensure they can be returned if misplaced.

Scienceworks:

Thank you to all the parents who have offered to help out with our visit to Scienceworks. Please make sure you give your consent so that your child to attend. You need to do this via Compass. If you require any help, please email your child's classroom teacher. 

Year 2

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday August 1st: TwistED Science
• Monday August 28th: A Bright Idea In-Visit

Reminders:

TwistED Science:

This excursion will only be for half the day, so your child will still need to bring their school bag, iPad, diary and lunchbox to school. To make it easier for them to carry their snacks, please ensure that they have all their snacks in one lunchbox only with a drink bottle.

We would appreciate your support in making sure that your child arrives promptly at 8:45am, as the cohort will be leaving at 9:00am via coaches.

If you have any further questions, please email your child’s teacher. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing the exciting learning your child will engage with at TwistedEd Science.  

Swimming Week 3:

PE uniform will need to be worn all week. 

To set your child up for success, it may be worth practising changing in and out of their swimming clothes while wearing their PE uniform over the weekend. This will give them confidence and hopefully speed up the process for them, as this will need to be completed quickly at the pool. 

We would greatly appreciate your support with making sure that their swimming bag is packed with a towel, goggles, underwear to change in to and a spare bag e.g. shopping bag for wet swimming clothes. Also, all belongings will need to be named, so they can be returned if misplaced.

We look forward to the fun experience of swimming and seeing your child's skills develop in the pool.  

Year 3

Dates to Remember:

• Wednesday 2nd August: Discovery Dome Invisit
• Friday 4th August: Camp Medical Forms Due
• Wednesday 30th August: Legoland
• Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th September: Year 3/4 Camp

Reminders:

Camp Medical Form

Your child should have received a camp medical form and packing list home with them this week. Thank you to all the families that have already returned the form to their child's classroom teacher. Camp medical forms are due back to school by Friday 4th August.

Legoland

Our Legoland Excursion is Wednesday 30th August. We currently have 2 parent volunteers and are looking for about 6 more. Please email your child's teacher if you are interested in volunteering. All volunteers must have a valid WWC Check. 

School Uniforms

We will soon be doing a uniform spot check to ensure students are wearing the correct school uniform. Thank you to families who are now sending their students in polishable black shoes. Please ensure your child has polishable black shoes (not running shoes) by the end of Term 3.

Year 4

Dates to Remember:

• Friday 4th August: Camp Medical Forms Due
• Wednesday August 9th: Excursion to Sealife Melbourne Aquarium 
• Wednesday 13th - 15th September: Year 3 and 4 Camp

Reminders:

Camp Medical Form

Your child should have received a camp medical form and packing list home with them this week. Thank you to all the families that have already returned the form to their child's classroom teacher. Camp medical forms are due back to school by Friday 4th August.

Sealife Melbourne Aquarium Excursion

We currently have 4 parent volunteers for our excursion and are looking for at least 2 more. All volunteers must have a valid WWC Check. Please email Miss Delani if you are able to help: delani.cruse@smps.vic.edu.au

Reading Comprehension

We are working hard in Year 4 to ensure that students are comprehending what they read. You can assist with this at home by discussing with your child what they have read each night. You may ask questions such as:

• Can you summarise what you read today?
• What was your favourite part of what you read today and why?
• Did anything funny in your book happen today?
• What do you predict is going to happen next? Why do you think that?

Children in Year 4 should be reading for 30 minutes a night. This should be recorded in their diary and signed by a parent or guardian. Teachers will check student diaries each Friday.

Year 5

Dates to Remember:

• Monday 31st July: Uniform Spot Check
• Friday 4th August: Camp Medical Forms Due

Reminders:

Camp Medical Form

Your child should have received a camp medical form and packing list home with them this week. Thank you to all the families that have already returned the form to their child's classroom teacher. Camp medical forms are due back to school by Friday 4th August.

Home Reading

Students have now received their new ZPD (reading range) on Accelerated Reader. This was obtained from when they completed their STAR Reading test in Week 1. We ask that you please remind your child to read for at least 30 minutes each night. The Year 5 students will be asked to show their reading log in their diaries on Friday mornings. This must be signed by a parent or guardian. 

Year 6

Dates to Remember:

•  Friday 4th August: Camp Medical Forms Due
• Monday 31st July: Uniform Spot Check

Reminders:

Camp Medical Form

Your child should have received a camp medical form and packing list home with them this week. Thank you to all the families that have already returned the form to their child's classroom teacher. Camp medical forms are due back to school by Friday 4th August.

School Uniforms

We will soon be doing a uniform spot check to ensure students are wearing the correct school uniform. Thank you to families who are now sending their students in polishable black shoes. Please ensure your child has polishable shoes. Any worries or concerns please contactMiss Sarah on sarah.kelly@smps.vic.edu.au.

Home Reading

Please encourage your children to read regularly at home. They have new AR targets and ZPD ranges and have selected exciting books with the teacher's help. Kindly ensure their diaries are signed to track their progress. Let's ignite a lifelong love for reading together!