Prep News

What we've been up to...

Last week in Topic, we made playdough. This week we used it to make pigs, which we then made boats for out of tin foil. The next test was to see if they could float!

We have been having a lot of fun learning about Time/Duration, Days of the week, and Location in Maths. We spoke about which days are school and home days and what we do on each. Then we practised using positional language to guide our partners to complete activties. 

In Topic, we got to build houses, and test if the Big Bad Wolf could blow them over!

Important information

Milo's Birthday Party!

In Week 6, we will be celebrating Milo's Birthday! Every time we learnt a new sound at school, we read the story - 'Milo's Birthday Surprise', and we were introduced to a character that matches the sound. The very first character we met was Milo when we were learning the sound that /m/ makes. Milo then invited all his friends to his party. By week 6 of this term, we will have met all of the characters so it is time to throw Milo a party!

On Thursday the 28th of May, we invite our Prep students to choose their favourite character from the book to dress up as. Please try and create a costume from what you already have at home. We ask that the chosen costume represents a character from the story... no Elsa or Bluey or superhero costumes this time!

Please look at the picture below with your child for some inspiration:

Home reading  book

Please make sure you are continuing to use the log book to record any home practise, and checking for any communications from your classroom teacher. Please ensure the green reader bag comes to school each day.

Tennis Clinic

In Week 5 & 6, all Prep students will complete a Tennis clinic at the Spring Gully Tennis club. They do not need to bring anything for these sessions, all equipment will be supplied .They will complete each session with their class during their allocated P.E. time. Please provide consent for you child on Compass. 

Upcoming Learning

Literacy

In week 5, we will be learning the sound for 'x' and 'w'. We will be continuing to practise writing words, lists and sentences using words that include these sounds and other sounds we know already. In week 6, we will be revising all of the sounds we have learnt so far whilst getting ready for Milo's Party! We will be reading Three Billy Goats Gruff and Milo's Birthday Surprise over the next two weeks. We will be learning the Heart Words 'of' and 'are'. 

Maths

In week 5, we will be learning about Statistics and Probability. This includes asking and collecting data of yes/no questions. In week 6, we will start to explore Mass. 

Topic 

In Topic, we will be using the different materials we have been exploring (and collecting!) to design and build a bridge for the billy goats to cross. 

Respectful Relationships- In RRRR we will be focusing on positive coping; managing and noticing emotions.

Maths Challenge

Well done to our Term 2 Week 2 Maths Challenge winners - 1/2 Craig! Please find the new Maths Challenge below!