Learning @ TPPS 

Prep News

The first term of school for our Prep students has been truly wonderful! They’ve connected with their Grade 5 buddies and their Prep peers, spending time getting to know each other.  Exploring our school grounds, they discovered the different locations they could find the numbers 0-20 and participated in fun language experiences that helped them discover everything about the letters S,A,T,P,I,N,M,D.

From popping popcorn to tapping tins, and enjoying slinky apples and delicious pancakes, the students immersed themselves in diverse language experiences.  We're eagerly looking forward to the exciting new learning opportunities awaiting us this term.

Grade 1 News

The Grade 1 students have been learning about having a growth mindset.  Discussions about taking on challenges will help us to increase our abilities to achieve our goals. They have been using statements such as: ‘Never quit’, 'Keep on trying’ and 'I can't do it yet’, to help them develop a growth mindset. 

Students reflected and wrote about what they cannot do yet and how to use a growth mindset to achieve their goal.

I can’t do the monkey bars yet because it’s too high and I lose grip. I will practise at lunch. By Valerie.

I can’t do an aerial yet and if I quit I won't be able to. So don’t give up yet until you can do it! By Amara.

I cannot jump high on the trampoline yet. If I try, I will get better. By Ebony.

I can’t do the Black tracks with my bike at my beach house yet. I will get my dad to  help me  learn. By Aki

I can’t hit the tennis ball very well on the court with  my pa yet. If I keep trying I will be able to do it.  By Skye 

I can’t do the middle splits on the beam in gymnastics yet. I can practise with my teacher to get better at it. By Armina

I can’t do the splits but if I practise on a mat everyday until I get it then I will be very good and will be able to touch the ground. By Eden

I can’t read very, very hard books but if my mum and dad help me sound the words out I’ll be good at it. By Leon

I can’t shoot hoops but if I keep trying I will be able to do it. If I bend my knees in then push the ball I will be great at basketball. By Elayan