Foundation News
Reading
In Reading, students continued to strengthen their prediction skills. They looked at the front covers of books to consider what the story might be about and what could happen next. Students also learned about text to self connections and how they can be made. They learned that a text-to-self connection is made when something in a story reminds them of an experience from their own lives.
“I think Moana is going to the ocean because I see she’s on a boat” - Brooklyn FA
“Making predictions is when you think about what happens next in a story.” - Yakeen FB
“I think the Galah is hiding in the bushes” - Kayra FC
Writing
In Writing, the Foundation cohort continued to write letters for different types of occasions. While writing the letters, students checked for the date, headings, greetings, and closure. Students wrote thank you letters for their peers and the school principal and assistant principals. The Foundation cohort also made cards to congratulate their Year 6 buddies for graduating. Students also began applying their retelling skills in their writing as they referred to the Five Finger Retelling ideas.
“I’m writing my letter to Annabelle because she always helps me” - Brooklyn FA
“I wrote my letter to Ms Allen because she’s so kind.” - Aiza FB
“I’m writing my letter to Aydin because he is nice to me and I wish he will be in my class.” - Lexie FC
Maths
In Maths, students have been exploring the topic of Measurement. They have learned how to use blocks to measure the length of different classroom objects and have been comparing which items are longer or shorter. Students have also practised ordering containers by their capacity from least to most, using hands-on activities to pour, fill and compare. These practical lessons are helping students develop a strong understanding of how measurement is used in everyday life, and they have been very engaged and excited to share their discoveries.
“That one was 58 blocks!” - Amelia FC
“The TV was really long, we used 82 blocks” - Annabelle FA
“Capacity is how much a container can hold.” - Zade FB
Inquiry
In Inquiry, students are learning about healthy eating by creating their own posters to identify “everyday foods” and “sometimes foods.” Using supermarket flyers, they carefully cut out different food items and sort them into the correct category on their poster. Students then decorate their work with bright colours and creative designs to make their posters eye-catching and meaningful. Through this hands-on activity, students are developing a deeper understanding of healthy choices, recognising which foods help their bodies grow and which foods should be enjoyed only occasionally. They have been highly engaged and proud of their work.
“Apple is always food” - Zakariya FA
“Chocolate is sometimes food because it has sugar.” - Musa FB
“Ice cream isn’t healthy” - Selim FC
Social and Emotional Learning
In Social and Emotional Learning, students explored how problems are a normal part of life and discussed safe, appropriate ways to solve them. They practiced these strategies by role-playing different scenarios and working together to find effective solutions. Students also revisited techniques for managing stress during challenging situations to help them stay calm and relaxed. As the end of year Christmas concert is approaching, students also continued practicing their song and dance choreography for Jingle Bell Rock.
“You can solve a problem if it’s an ant problem” - Archie FA
“You need to talk to people nicely when you have a problem.” - Aydin FB
“If there’s fire then you can go tell a teacher” - Selim FC
Auslan
In Auslan, students learned how to sign things about themselves such as height, hair and eye colour and hair type. They learned how to sign them in a sentence such as ‘My hair is brown’. Students also learned how to sign types of clothes such as hat, shirt, socks, shoes, Tshirt, shorts, skirt, dress etc.
“This is how I spell my name in Auslan” - Annabelle FA
“My hair is black.” - Royan FB
“I know how to say orange in Auslan.” - Ryan FC
Special Event
Letters to Year 6 Buddies and the Principals
The Foundation cohort have used their new skills in letter writing to create special cards for their Year 6 buddies. Students wrote short letters to congratulate them on graduating primary school. The Foundation cohort then visited their Year 6 buddies to personally hand out the beautiful cards and letters they made. Foundation students have also written letters to the principal and assistant principals to say thank you!
“Congrats on finishing Year 6!” - Archie FA
“I hope you have a good time at your new school” - Brooklyn FA
“I love you so much! I hope you have a great day at your new school!” - Amelia FC
“I hope you have the best day at your new school!” - Oscar FC
“Good luck!” - Hiro FB
FA - Outdoor Play with Year 5
This fortnight, Foundation A spent some time outside playing a variety of games with the Year 5 students. Foundation A learned new ball tricks as they played basketball with their peers. Students worked collaboratively with the Year 5 students to learn how to dribble the basketball and shoot through the hoops!
“I bounce the ball like this” - Zakariya FA
“Thanks for passing the ball to me” - Brooklyn FA
