Fabulous Foundation 

Fabulous Foundation

Term 1 Week 2- 6th February 2026

The Preps have had a wonderful and calm start to their school journey. It has been lovely to spend time getting to know each student and allow them the time to begin to form friendships and feel safe and secure in their new classrooms. 

Week one and two have been spent with many getting to know you activities and building our school and classroom culture and routines. They were introduced to the 7 habits and we have begun to use the language of being Proactive and making Proactive choices. Preps all have their own personal missions statements that are proudly displayed on our classroom wall. They have had fun doing some fine motor activities which are also on display. 

On Thursday we have slowly eased into official learning and from next week we will be full steam ahead with our full timetable.

We have many exciting things planned for the term however at the moment we are taking it slow to allow the Preps to feel safe, secure and supported in their new classrooms.

We are all extremely proud of all Preps demonstrating resilience, bravery and courage and how they have transitioned to school.  

What we are learning!

Maths:

We are starting off our maths with patterns. We have enjoyed making patterns with blocks and creating our own colouring patterns. 

Literacy:

Our literacy sessions run from 9.10am right through until 11.30am (with some brain breaks and fruit snack times in there). During this time, the Preps have been learning some prewriting signs and activities. We will shortly begin letter formation.  

We have been starting our daily phonic lesson and learning new skills and the different letter sounds that a letter can make.   

We have introduced Mat Man to the Preps during literacy. Before children start writing, there are important concepts that need to be mastered to make writing easier for the children to learn. These early concepts, or readiness skills, include size recognition, placement, and sequence skills. Mat Man is used to teach these skills and simultaneously promote body awareness, socializing, and sharing.

Made from Wood Pieces and the blue Mat, Mat Man is also a great way to teach children how to draw a person.  

Phonics

Leader In me:

We have already spent a lot of time learning all about the 7 habits. We have synergised by playing together and cleaning up as a team. And we have been proactive by being in charge of our own bodies, and making sure that we are always making good and safe choices. We will continue to remind Preps to make positive choices in and out of the classroom.  We have also covered Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind and Habit 3: Put First things First and will continue embedding these into our daily teaching and language. 

Specialist timetable: 

This is subject to change when the Preps begin full time at school. 

Monday: Music and Sport  (Preps can wear black runners to school for the whole day)

Tuesday: Leader in Me, Auslan PE and Art 

Wednesday: NO SCHOOL FOR PREP  1:1 Numeracy and Literacy assessment

(Please see compass for your child’s timeslot). 

Thursday: Art/Culture, AUSLAN 

Friday: Library (Students borrow books that stay in the classroom).

Important reminders:

• Lost Property baskets are kept inside the glass doors of the BER and near the office of the main building.
• Term 1 is a hat term please ensure your child has a school hat to wear for recess and lunchtime outside play.
• Please ensure that your child has a substantial lunch such as a sandwich/roll/wrap or thermos for example for lunch along with a snack (cracker/yoghurt) and fruit or vegetables.
• Daily we have a fruit break, we kindly ask that you please pack your child a piece of fruit or a vegetable to snack on during this time.
• Please have your child’s drink bottle filled with water only.
• Please ensure that every item of clothing, including lunch boxes are clearly labelled.
• Please make sure your child has a spare change of clothes in the bags, just in case.
• Please be aware of your booking time for your child’s literacy and numeracy testing on a Wednesday.
•  

Foundation Photos: