Grade Prep

Fantastic Foundation

Term 3 has been full of engaging learning and growth- we have had a jam packed term so far! We cannot believe that our marvellous Preps are now almost 3/4 of the way through their Prep year. They're learning to write on dotted thirds, and have grown and achieved so much. We cannot wait to see what term four brings for this bunch of wonderful kids!

Please enjoy the photos of our favourite moments so far this term!

-From Mrs Ashman & Mrs Pata, Mrs Davey, Ms Schwencke, Mr Kingdon & Ms Yao.

100 Days of Prep! We are now 100 days smarter!

Preps enjoyed a day full of fun and educational lessons, a school parade, and lots more- all while they were dressed up as senior citizens!

"When I am old, I think I will be a gardener" -Buchanan

"I would take my dog for a walk and relax at home and watch sport" -Memphis

"I will work in the shed like Pop does and have a cup of tea with marshmallows." -Hudson H

"I will go and get the newspaper and watch some sport, and have a nap." -Aurora

"I will be at home and ask Louise to come over." -Mia

Student Writing Samples

Maths- Have you seen our undies?

In Maths, the children have been ordering numbers to 20. They completed a fun activity where they designed some underwear, which they all found highly amusing. We heard lots of funny comments, accompanied by squeals of delight as they asked each other, "Have you seen my undies?!" Once their fancy designs were complete, they needed to put their undies in order which involved finding the number before and after.

Book Week Parade

We think the teachers had just as much fun as the students! Thank you parents who put in so much effort for the Prep costumes, they looked brilliant.

Fathers' Day Open Classrooms

We didn’t let the rain and chilly weather stop us as we welcomed Dads, Stepdads, Grandads and lots of other special people to school for the afternoon. It was wonderful to see so many of you join us- the smiles on the kids’ faces said it all!

Science- Let it Nnow

In Science this term, we have been learning about the weather. Part of this learning involved students investigating different weather conditions and temperatures. We enjoyed being serenaded by Michael Bublé's "Let It Snow," as the children experimented with making their own "snow" out of bicarb soda and hair conditioner.

Maths- Measurement & Capacity.

Preps used informal units of measurement to make the longest line they could in three minutes. They then compared the lines other groups made to see whose was longer/shorter/longest/shortest. The cooperation and delegation happening within their groups was impressive to see! Preps also explored the concept of capacity in our sandpit.

A few reminders:

Prep Excursion Thursday 11th September. We will be walking to our local destinations and returning in time for normal school pick up. Please apply sunscreen in the morning at home. Students will need their lunch, drink bottle, reader bag and school hat brought to school as normal. A drink and snack will be provided during the excursion.

Footy Colours Day ~ Wednesday 17th September- come dressed in your team’s footy colours!

End of Term Assembly ~ Friday 19th September 1:30pm- Mrs Pata has booked our wonderful coffee van again. Enjoy!

We hope you have enjoyed seeing some of what we have been up to in Prep!

Wishing all of our wonderful families a lovely last week-and-a-bit before the school holidays- hopefully the Sun makes its appearance lots over the Spring break!

Take care, from The Prep Team.