Key Dates

Wednesday October 22nd

Art Show 4:00-6:00pm

Monday October 27th- October 31st

Book Fair

Friday October 31st

Grandparents Morning

Tuesday November 4th

PUBLIC HOLIDAY -CUP DAY

Thursday November 6th

Prep Excursion (Prep A/B, half of Prep C)

Thursday November 13th

Prep Excursion (Prep D/E, half of Prep C)

Friday November 14

SRC Free Dress Day - GOLD COIN DONATION

Monday November 17

Cheese Toastie Van

Friday November 21st

CURRICULUM DAY

Wednesday December 3rd

Community Christmas Picnic 5- 6.30pm

Friday December 19th

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- 1.30PM FINISH

Literacy

Prep students have returned to school eager to learn their final sounds for the year. This term, we have focused on the digraphs ph and wh. Students have been actively reading and writing words containing these digraphs. Below are some examples of words featuring ph and wh:

Letters/words covered so far:

Future learning

Mm, Ss, Ff, Aa, Pp, Cc, Ii, Bb, Hh, Nn, Oo, Dd, Gg, Ll, Vv, Yy, Rr, Ee, Qq, Zz, Jj, Uu, Kk, Xx, Ww, ll, ss, ff, suffix ‘s’ /‘es’, CVCC words, CCVC words, CCVCC words, multisyllabic words, ed suffix, ck, sh, ch, tch, th, ng, ph, wh

Exposure to Stage 7.1 sounds ai, ay,

I, the, my, he, she, was, to, do, we, her, of, are, all, saw, out, now, down, too, for, see, this, here, oh, so , go, no, say, day, play, cake, me you, into, look, some, little, back, sick, neck, look, pack, duck, rock, today, birthday, put, said, be, happy, sky, like, time, come, love, with, then, shop, hello, home, zoo, here, all, saw, out, Thursday, they, thumb, came, there, were, fall, good, come, dollar, what, toy, keep, seen, please, ball, onto, o’clock, oh, meow, tree, I’ve, bee, park, grass, silly, your, doctor, ladder, panther, Mr, Mrs, jungle, fireman

Mathematics

This term, we continued our unit on Sharing. Students have been using materials to share items into equal groups and identifying when there are leftovers. For example, they have been working with statements like, “There are 12 counters to share into 3 groups,” and then figuring out how many counters are in each group.

Wellbeing

This term in Wellbeing, students will be exploring a range of emotions and learning how to identify and express them in their interactions with others. They will also develop a deeper appreciation of differences among their peers and understand the importance of embracing challenges as a key part of their personal growth and development.

Reminders

Art Show Parent Helpers

We are very excited for our upcoming Art Show on Wednesday, 22nd October! It will be a wonderful celebration of the children's creativity and hard work.

As part of the event, the Prep Team will be running a Lolly Stall and Bake Sale Stall, and we would love your help! We're asking for parent volunteers to assist for a 30-minute slot during the Art Show. Your role will be to help sell the lollies and bake sale items to families and visitors throughout the evening. If you're able to lend a hand, please sign up for a time on the table located in the corridor of the main Prep building. Parent helpers are required to have a Working With Children Check.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and enthusiasm -- we couldn't do it without you!

Satchels

Please review and practice the additional Heart Words located at the back of your child's Boomerang Book.

Library Times:

Prep C Monday

Prep A & B Tuesday

Prep D & E Thursday

Toileting Before School

Please remind your child to use the toilet before school so that their learning is not interrupted in the morning session.

Spare Clothes

Please ensure your child has a change of clothes, including socks, in their bag. Please label all items with your child’s name.

Congratulations to all the students who received their Dojo Rewards!

Your positive behaviour, consistent effort, and dedication to our classroom values have truly stood out. It’s wonderful to see so many students being recognised for their hard work and respectful choices. Keep up the great work, your efforts are making a real difference in our learning community!

Footy Day Fun!

The children had a fantastic time celebrating Footy Day on the last day of term. Dressed proudly in their team colours, they enjoyed a delicious lunch of sausage rolls and plenty of team spirit. A highlight of the day was the colourful parade, where students confidently marched while showcasing their team pride.

Buddies

This term in Buddies, the children were excited to reunite with their buddies and take part in a variety of engaging activities around the school. They participated in a Scavenger Hunt, Outdoor Art, Sports Rotations, and Construction.

Art Show:

Parent Information