PREP

FROM THE CLASSROOM

This week, the Prep students explored their connection to the land and revisited their understanding of what makes a place special. Together, they created a Prep Garden to represent a special place in our school. 

In Mathematics we began exploring Australian money by creating shopping lists and using coins to buy and pay for items in our classroom shop. This hands-on activity helped students develop their understanding of coins, prices, and everyday money skills. 

The Prep students have also enjoyed practicing reading, writing and saying the ending sounds /ll/, /ss/, and /ff/ while engaging in Little Learners lessons. Students were also introduced to the new Heart Words oh, so, no, go, say, cake, day, play learning to recognise and read and write these high frequency words.  

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK

INVESTIGATIONS  

• We are learning to understand that people have responsibilities to care for Country.  

PHONICS  

• We are learning to read, write and say the digraphs /zz/ /dd/ and /gg/.  

MATHS  

• We are revising and practicing concepts taught throughout this term.  

WELLBEING  

• We are revising the four zones of regulation and identifying the feelings that belong in each zone.  
• We are learning to choose tools/strategies to help us manage our feelings and get ready to learn.  

READING  

• We are learning to explore new vocabulary.  
• We are learning to identify the main idea in a text.   
• We are learning to summarise a text using a 5-finger retell.   
• We are learning to ask and answer questions about a text.   

WRITING  

• We are learning to write a sentence using our writers check list.  
• We are learning to use punctuation in our sentence.  

REMINDERS  

 Myuna Farm Excursion   

In Term 3, the Preps will be going on an excursion to Myuna Farm. This event is now live on Compass. To help us plan for the excursion, please provide consent for your child as soon as possible. Payment and consent for this event closes on Friday 26th June. If your child is unable to attend, please decline the event on Compass.  

Reader Bags & Home Reading Journals  

A reminder to make sure your child is bringing their reader bag to school each day.  Inside should be a small reader book, take home journal, and M100 Word pouch. Students will be able to take a new reader book each day if the previous one has been returned. They also need to have their bookbag to be able to borrow books from the library.  

Digital Technology Forms  

We have started using our iPads this term. If you have not yet completed and returned your child’s permission form to school, please do so as soon as possible. Children will not be allowed to use iPads until this is done.  

Compass Permissions  

Please ensure to follow the permission prompts on Compass. This includes walking permission, and permission to have your child’s photo taken and published in the newsletter or on social media. If you need assistance with this, please contact your child’s teacher.  

Tissue Box Donations   

As the weather is getting colder, we are finding classroom supplies of tissues are beginning to run low. We are kindly asking for families that are able to, to donate a box of tissues to replenish these supplies. Thank you.    

What's to Come in Term 3 for Parents

FREE Program: Tuning in to Kids - Starts 20th July

Monday - 5.00pm to 8.00pm

Online Sessions - FREE 6 Week Program

Translators available, Facilitated by Relationships Australia

For mothers of children 12 and under.  

Learn some tips to help your children cope with their big feelings.

To Register for the program please fill out the form using the link below:

Tuning in to Kids – Fill out form

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