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Key Dates:
Tuesday November 4th
Thursday November 6th
Prep Excursion (Prep A, B, half of C)
Thursday November 13th
Prep Excursion (Prep D, E, half of C)
Friday November 14
SRC Free Dress Day - GOLD COIN DONATION- Money raised donated to Carrum Downs CFA
Monday November 17
Friday November 21st
Wednesday November 26th
Prep Transition 9.30 - 10.30am
Wednesday December 3rd
Community Christmas Picnic 5- 6.30pm
Thursday December 12th
Wednesday December 17th
Friday December 19th
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- 1.30PM FINISH
Literacy
Our new mentor text for Term Four is Wombat, a rich blend of narrative and informational writing centred around the fascinating world of wombats. Throughout this unit, students will be introduced to new vocabulary such as satisfied, stealth, and snarl, and will focus on identifying factual information within the text. This learning will support their ability to extract key details and deepen their understanding of how facts can be presented within engaging storytelling.
| Letters/words covered so far: | Future letters/words |
Mm, Ss, Ff, Aa, Pp, Cc, Ii, Bb, Hh, Nn, Oo, Dd, Gg, Ll, Vv, Yy, Rr, Ee, Qq, Zz, Jj, Uu, Kk, Xx, Ww, ll, ss, ff, suffix ‘s’ /‘es’, CVCC words, CCVC words, CCVCC words, multisyllabic words, ed suffix, ck, sh, ch, tch, th, ng, ph, wh, ai, ay, ee, ea
| __y |
| I, the, my, he, she, was, to, do, we, her, of, are, all, saw, out, now, down, too, for, see, this, here, oh, so , go, no, say, day, play, cake, me you, into, look, some, little, back, sick, neck, look, pack, duck, rock, today, birthday, put, said, be, happy, sky, like, time, come, love, with, then, shop, hello, home, zoo, here, all, saw, out, Thursday, they, thumb, came, there, were, fall, good, come, dollar, what, toy, keep, seen, please, ball, onto, o’clock, oh, meow, tree, I’ve, bee, park, grass, silly, your, doctor, ladder, panther, Mr, Mrs, jungle, fireman, school, one, by, green, rainbow, how, make, maybe, tiny, our, about, water |
Mathematics
In our current mathematics lessons, we are focusing on place value, specifically the tens and ones places. Students are actively engaging in activities that involve composing numbers using tens and ones, as well as identifying the numbers represented by these place values. They are also practicing writing and verbally expressing two-digit numbers.
Our applied Maths topic focuses on Duration. Students will identify events that take a long or short amount of time and compare these events. They will also develop problem-solving skills through direct comparisons of duration, length, mass, and capacity.
Here is a link to out counting by tens song:
Inquiry
Our new Inquiry Unit, Our Sustainable World, focuses on developing students’ understanding of the conditions necessary to sustain the environment. Through this unit, students will explore how seasonal changes impact living things and investigate how consistent, thoughtful actions can contribute to caring for the natural world around us.
Here is a link to our story about Sustainability:
Wellbeing
In Wellbeing, students have been learning how to build positive friendships and play safely together. They’ve discussed the importance of following rules, showing respect, and including others in play. Students have also practiced strategies to help keep themselves safe and learned how to ask for help when they need it.
Reminders
Satchels
Please review and practice the additional Heart Words located at the back of your child's Boomerang Book.
Library Times:
Prep C Monday
Prep A & B Tuesday
Prep D & E Thursday
Toileting Before School
Please remind your child to use the toilet before school so that their learning is not interrupted in the morning session.
Spare Clothes
Please ensure your child has a change of clothes, including socks, in their bag. Please label all items with your child’s name.
Congratulations to all the students who received their Dojo Rewards!
Your positive behaviour, consistent effort, and dedication to our classroom values have truly stood out. It’s wonderful to see so many students being recognised for their hard work and respectful choices. Keep up the great work, your efforts are making a real difference in our learning community!
Skye’s Spectacular Art Show
What an incredible celebration of creativity! Our talented Skye students showcased their magnificent artwork at this year’s Art Show, proudly displaying the pieces they’ve worked so hard on throughout the year.
The afternoon was filled with colour, laughter, and creativity, complete with fun activities and delicious treats for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank-you to all our families for your amazing support and enthusiasm in making this event such a wonderful success!
Grandparents Morning
We were thrilled to welcome our grandparents for a wonderful morning filled with smiles, activities, and laughter! It was heart warming to see students proudly sharing their classrooms, work, and memories. Thank you for taking the time to join us, your presence made the day truly special for the children (and for us too!).
