Prep/1 Classroom News

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Owl Babies

We have started our unit of study on the beautiful picture story book 'Owl Babies'. We have been learning facts about owls. Did you know that owls have 14 bones in their necks which is why they can turn their heads up to 270 degrees! We only have 7 bones in our necks! They have asymmetrical ears and excellent night vision. They have specially adapted feathers with serrated edges that muffle their wing beats allowing them to fly silently!

This term we will focus on facts and information and look at a lot of non-fiction texts. We will learn about the features of a non-fiction book - contents page, index, glossary, photos, labels. We will write our own Information Report about a chosen animal to tie into our Science unit of Biological Science. We will focus on Australian animals and discuss their features and habitats.

Here are some of our directed drawings of an owl:

Owl Life Cycle work with our Year 5/6 Buddies

Sounds Write

Prep students have been learning the sounds for the letters 'b c g h d e f v'. They have been building words from these letters and are learning how to correctly form the letters to write them. We have also been learning to write and read 'high frequency' words and simple sentences.

Handwriting

Sentence writing

High Frequency word writing

Writing - Year 1 Holiday recounts

My School Holidays by Adam

On Wednesday my dad and I went to play golf. My dad hit a bird. The bird was ok. We went to the movies and we saw the Minecraft movie and my favourite part was when he said ‘Chicken Jockey'.

My School Holidays by Reegan

It was my birthday and I got a race track. It was so much fun. The cars were called a Lamborghini and a McLaren. It was the best birthday ever.

My School Holidays by Eleanor

We had the best day in the whole world. It was Onslow’s birthday and we saw Minecraft at the movies. The whole family came. At the end of the day my Nan and Pop came over. They had more presents for Onslow. For Easter the eggs were hiding in the garden.

My School Holidays by Dustyn

I went on my motorbike. I rode my motorbike in the backyard.

My School Holidays by Chevy

I went to the park with Dad. I climbed the tree.

My School Holidays by Patrick

I went to the Kangaroos and Carlton game. Carlton won. I went with my family. We drove there. It was in the city.

My School Holidays by Braxx

One day I went camping. Also I played with my friends. We went Easter egg hunting. After that we went bike riding and we also had a swim. I had the best day ever.

My School Holidays by Zoey

On Good Friday my uncle came over to our house. I played ‘Snap’ outside and my sister played on the slide. Then my uncle left at 11.43. It was fun and I went to have some lunch. Also I watched some TV. After lunch I watched YouTube Kids and I watched 'Tidi Kids' in the play room.

My School Holidays by Ollie

I did drawings of Minecraft. I did drawings of Jason Momoa and Steve. I drew it in the movie room.

My School Holidays by Daisy

On the school holidays mum and I jumped on the trampoline. We jumped so high I touched the roof. Mum’s hat fell off. Then Frankie barked . It was so funny. I laughed then mum and dad said, “Frankie, stop!”

My School Holidays by Deon

I went to the Minecraft movie. I went with my Mum and Step-Dad. I loved it.

The School Holidays by Oliver

On the holidays I played on my iPad and I played Minecraft. I loved it so I played it again. I got it from the app store and I built a mansion. It was too big. It only took one day.

The School Holidays by Westly

I went to the drive-in. We watched the Minecraft movie. I went with mum, dad and Harlow.

Crazy Hair Day

We had a day to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Students came to school with crazy hair!

Playdough Animals

On Friday mornings we do 'Finger Gym' - exercises with playdough to develop our fine motor skills, eye-hand co-ordination, dexterity, and finger strength. Finger Gym activities improve our overall hand strength which is crucial for efficient pencil control and letter formation. Last week at the end of the session we made our own animals to link with our Biological Science topic.

Developmental Play