Connect Foundation

Welcome to Term Three! We are very excited for another busy and exciting term ahead. We have lots of special events, engaging learning experiences, and fun activities planned, and we can't wait to share them with our students.

Key Dates:

Monday July 27th - Thursday 30th July

Foundation Swimming (note attached below)

Thursday August 6th

100 Days of School Celebration (note attached below)

Tuesday August 18

PTF PIZZA DAY

Thursday August 27

Book Week Parade

Literacy

The Foundation children have returned to school eager and ready to learn. We have been learning about the suffix -s and -es. A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. We add -s to many nouns to show there is more than one.

Examples:

cat → cats
dog → dogs
book → books

Our new mentor text is Giraffes Can't Dance, and the children have enjoyed watching Gerald's confidence grow throughout the story. Please use the following link to enjoy Giraffes Can't Dance online with your child.

Letters/words covered so far:

Future letters/words

All alphabet letters, ss, ff, ll, zz, dd, gg, suffix s/es, cvcc words

ccvc words

I, the, The, My, my, he, she, we, was, to, do, her, of, are, too, for, see, oh, so, no, go, say, day, play, cake, back, sick, neck, lock, pack, duck, rock, birthday, put, today, said

be, happy, sky, like, time

Mathematics

In Mathematics, we have been exploring addition and subtraction to 10. Students have been representing addition and subtraction stories using pictures, materials, and ten-frames, as well as creating their own number stories and finding the total.

In Applied Mathematics, we have been learning about mass. Students have been predicting which objects are heavier or lighter and checking their predictions by hefting and using balance scales to compare objects.

Wellbeing

In Wellbeing, students have been exploring Topic 2: Activities 1–3, focusing on recognising personal strengths, working collaboratively, and showing respect for others.

During our learning, students have been:

Identifying their personal strengths and how these help them play and work well with others.
Listening to an Aboriginal story and identifying the emotions and strengths shown by the characters.
Exploring how personal strengths can be used to show respect and build positive relationships.

Next, we will be exploring Activities 4 & 5.

If you would like to learn more about these lessons and what they involve, please refer to the following link: Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

STOMP Production Practice

This term, we have begun practising our concert item. Each week, students attend a session with their buddy class, where they learn dance moves for their performance. We have already completed two sessions and have learnt so many fantastic dance moves! Information about suggested costume ideas for the production will be sent out shortly.

Reminders

Satchels and Home Reading

Please ensure your child brings their satchel to school each day. To borrow a new coloured decodable book, your child must first return their current book. Once all boxes on the home reading sheet have been completed, please see your classroom teacher to collect a new sheet.

There is a QR code inside your child’s Boomerang Book which allows you to access Little Learners Love Literacy books online for additional reading practice at home. Here is a link to assist with reading: Reading at Home

Here is a link to the Cued articulation we use, however, please note that we are not currently teaching all of the sounds featured in this video.

Library

Please send a named bag with your child on their library day so they can bring a book home to enjoy. Students have received a red material bag from their teacher which would make a great library bag!

Library Times:

Prep A, B, C, D, E on Thursdays

Shoelaces

We have noticed there are many children who come to school with laces. If they can't tie their laces, it is recommended they have velcro shoes. Here is a video to assist with learning to tie laces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xr3HYMwCLc

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.

Foundation Specialist Timetable:

Dojo Rewards

Congratulations to all students who have achieved their Silver Award (150 points). Certificates will be presented during assembly while students stand with their class. Students will choose their reward in consultation with their teacher.

Letter Recognition Game:

Let's play a Letter Challenge! Set a timer for one minute and see how many letters you can name. Record your score each time you play. Can you beat your score with each new attempt? Keep practising and watch your letter recognition skills grow! 🌟

Swimming Note:

100 Days of School Note:

Prep Bags 2027 Competition

The Department of Education is inviting young Victorians to showcase their creativity for the chance to design the 2027 Prep bag. This year's theme is "My Year of Prep."

The winning artwork will be featured on the front of the 2027 Prep bags, which will be given to thousands of students starting Prep at Victorian government schools next year.

If you would like your child to enter the competition, please follow the link below to submit their artwork through the website. Please don't send their artwork to school.

https://engage.vic.gov.au/prep-bags-2027