Foundation 

Communicating with the Foundation Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2024, and welcome your input: 

Holly Peters  Holly.Peters@education.vic.gov.au

Lisa Dam  Lisa.Dam@education.vic.gov.au

Amy Ryde Amy.Ryde@education.vic.gov.au

MATHS TERM TWO

We cannot believe that Term Two has come to an end! It is hard to believe that the students have completed the first half of Foundation. 

In Maths over the past couple of weeks, Foundation students have been exploring the concept of Addition and Subtraction. They have been learning mathematical symbols that we use when we are completing addition and subtraction equations and that the = symbol tells us the answer after it. When exploring Addition, students have been completing fun, hands-on activities including rolling dice and using concrete materials to investigate the concept of how to add two groups of objects and numbers together. 

In Measurement and Geometry, the Foundation students investigated the concept of length. To help develop these skills, they have been comparing and measuring objects using informal units of measurement such as unifix. The Foundation students have learnt that to measure accurately requires them to make sure they measure from the very bottom of what they are measuring to the other end. They measured objects around the class as well as their foot. They had a great time going outside and measuring the length of each other! 

The students have also explored the concept of money. They loved investigating all the different features of Australian money, looking at the front and back of coins and notes and what it is that makes them unique. 

The students also learnt about the importance of using directional language such as next to, in between, right, left, under, through etc. They then had a chance to use this language to program the Bee Bots. Bee Bots are an exciting programmable floor robot which students can develop their programming and coding skills as well as using their directional language skills. 

100 DAYS OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION

We have been excitedly counting and recording the number of days we have been at school in our anticipation of our 100 Days of School Celebration! Each day we add a dot to our counting ten frame chart! We will be celebrating our 100 Days of School on Wednesday the 31st July! Please see the attached notice with all the details. 

INQUIRY 

This Term we have been investigating Science. We have learnt that we are all Scientists and that Science is all around us. Students have participated in several experiments throughout the term and have followed the scientific method of making predictions and observing outcomes. 

We have had fun learning what happens when we combine borax and water together to make crystals. 

Placing a raw egg in vinegar makes the egg swell and get bouncy. 

When you mix Coke and Mentos together it explodes!

HANDS ON SCIENCE INCURSION

On Wednesday the Foundation students attended the Hands on Science Incursion led by the wonderful presenter, Alex. They had so much fun learning all about different chemicals and that our world is made up of chemicals. They observed physical changes and chemical reactions. They had the opportunity to learn through a variety of fun and engaging hands-on experiments, using scientific equipment to discover what happens when you mix two chemicals together! 

THANK YOU 

Thank you all so much for your incredible support this Term. We cannot believe how much the children have learnt throughout the year! We hope you all have a fantastic break over the holidays and get a well deserved break.

FOUNDATION SPECIALIST TIMETABLE

As Specialists classes have begun we thought it would be useful for you to know which days these occur. When students are participating in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) it would be best if they were wearing sneakers or shoes that they can move around in. Please note that this timetable can change! We will keep you updated if this occurs.

We are looking forward to an exciting first term of learning! If you have any questions please contact us via email or in person. 

holly.peters@education.vic.gov.au

lisa.dam@education.vic.gov.au 

amy.ryde@education.vic.gov.au