Connect: Foundation
Key Dates
| Tuesdays | Library for all Preps Please supply a library bag |
| Thursday 19th September | Pie and Sausage Roll Day |
| Friday 20th September | 2:30pm Finish |
| Monday 7th October | First day of Term One |
Literacy
During Literacy, we are focusing on being a ‘good writer’ which involves being organised, sitting correctly, pincer pencil grip and correct letter formation. Students have enjoyed writing sentences during our dictation sessions. They have written sentences such as, Ted is on the red bed. Did you see Viv on the hill? We have also discussed what a noun, verb and adjective is. Children have been reading a big book each day and focusing on the features of a fiction and non fiction text.
| Letters/words covered so far: | Future letters/words |
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| I, the, my, the, me, he, she, to, do, was, we, see, this, here, of, are, her, for, too, his, you, me, said, come, off, have, play, down | our |
Maths
In Maths we are learning all about money. Children explored Australian coins and discussed their features. They enjoyed playing in their pretend shop and buying things with their cash!
Next, we will be learning about sharing. Students will be sharing materials into equal groups and creating division stories. For example, “I have 6 lollypops to share between 3 people. They will get 2 lollies each.
Children learn important maths concepts through play. Here is a link to a game you could play at home:
Inquiry
Our Inquiry Unit is titled 'Weather and Seasons.' Throughout the term, children have investigated different types of weather and the impacts of weather on our daily lives. They have also observed daily and seasonal changes in the natural world and explored how animals survive in cold weather.
Here is video about whale migration:
Reminders
Satchels:
Please remember to send your satchel to school daily and check for notices. We will endeavour to change readers every Monday. Students have a QR code to Decodable Readers Australia with their own personal log in details. This is an excellent tool you can use at home. Additionally, each week we will provide students with a decodable book and an interest book, which will need to be returned to school.
Library Bags:
Please send in a named cloth bag every Tuesday for the library. This is a separate bag to their satchel. Students will not be allowed to take a book home without a bag.
Toileting Before School
Please remind your child to use the toilet before school, so that their learning is not interrupted.
Spare Clothes
Please ensure your child has a change of clothes in their bag. This must include 2 pairs of socks and a full set of uniform (t-shirt, jumper, underwear and pants/dress)
Grade 6 Buddies
Every fortnight, the Preps and their Grade 6 Buddies are participating in a variety of exciting activities. These include outdoor games, art, gardening, scavenger hunts and more!
School Concert
Our Preps have spent Term 3 practising diligently for their very first concert. The whole day was a success. They travelled by bus and played patiently alongside their peers whilst waiting for their moment to shine on stage. And what a performance it was! It was a long day for our little ones but we are proud of their effort and commitment to performing.