Foundation News
Reading
Over the past fortnight in Reading, Foundation students focused on developing their prediction skills. They practiced making predictions based on the book's cover, anticipating events while reading, identifying the climax, and considering possible endings. Additionally, students reinforced their skills in segmenting, blending, and decoding words, helping them read more fluently and deepen their understanding of texts.
“I think the possum’s magic is gonna make everyone bigger” - Archie FA
“And! For! The!” - Pramosh FB
“That one is of! This one is are!” - Ryan FC
Writing
The Foundation cohort have been busy working on their writing skills! They focused on two important learning goals; completing missing parts of sentences and writing simple sentences of their own. As a class, students engaged in Dr. Seuss texts and used the stories to build simple sentences together. They also reviewed forming some of the tricky letters such as b vs d, f vs t, m vs w, and p vs q. The foundation students continue to build their writing skills through class games, weekend recounts, and exciting stories!
“It’s not a complete sentence because the pause is missing” - Annabelle FA
“You hold your pencil like this” - Jenan FB
“B is for bed and it looks like this” - Daniella FC
Maths
In Foundation, students have been exploring data collection through yes/no questions. They engaged in an interactive yes/no game where teachers posed questions, and students took turns asking their peers. Through this activity, they practised formulating questions, gathering responses, and recording yes/no data using tally marks. Additionally, students reviewed key concepts learned throughout the
term, including counting and matching numbers to pictures.
“Do you like burger?” - Zakariya FA
“Do you like ice cream?” - Musa FB
“Do you like dogs?” - Oscar FC
Inquiry
During their Inquiry lessons, Foundation students explored the various roles within their school community, including the Principal, Assistant Principals, Specialist teachers, and Library and Administration staff. They learned about each member's responsibilities and where they can be found within the school. Students also began preparing for their student-led conferences by understanding what they are and selecting and reflecting on their best work to share with their parents.
“Mr. Perkins is our P.E. teacher” - Paul FA
“We have STEM with Mr. Warren” - Musa FB
“Oh that’s Mrs. Kennedy!” - Selim FC
Social and Emotional Learning
During social emotional learning, students explored the emotions and strengths of characters in stories. Foundation classes read Rose meets Mr. Wintergarten and discussed what kindness looks like. Students identified how characters felt in different situations and recognised strengths like bravery, kindness, and determination. They continued to share their understanding of bravery by naming situations when they need to be brave. It was wonderful to see everyone’s drawings of them showing bravery.
“We need to be kind to everyone” - Syed FA
“Being kind means helping your classmates” - Zade FB
“Be kind to your friends” - Isaac FC
Special Event - Cross Country
Foundation students had a fantastic time participating in the CPS Cross Country event! With excitement in the air, they ran their hearts out, showing great enthusiasm and team spirit. It was a fun day filled with laughter and a true display of determination with everyone giving it their best effort. The Foundation teachers are so proud of how all of the students cheered for their peers, not only from their own class, but for the whole school!
“I can run super fast!” - Japman FA
“I ran and took a shortcut” - Aydin FB
“I was one of the first to finish!” - Lexie FC
