From the Year Prep Classroom
Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga
We hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday break. The students have returned full of enthusiasm and are excited to begin Term 4. We have many exciting learning experiences and activities planned for the term ahead and can't wait to share them with you.
This week, our whole school has been practising arriving at school after 8.30am, giving our wonderful teachers some precious time to get organised and ready for the busy day ahead. And wow, our Preps have been AMAZING! It has been so lovely to watch them come into the space independently, unpack, do their jobs, get themselves ready and then head outside to play — all while looking so confident and capable! They are becoming such independent little learners, and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Well done, Preps! You’re absolutely smashing it
Literacy
We have now learned all our letters and sounds, including several digraphs. This term, we will continue practising these skills, along with sounding out words and recognising our tricky words. Thank you for your ongoing support at home, as it plays a vital role in your child's success. We still have two sets of tricky words to learn, which will be sent home over the coming weeks.
Mathematics
This week, we are finishing our unit on sharing and grouping. Over the next few weeks, we will begin exploring Data and continue practising writing numbers beyond 20.
Inquiry
Our new Inquiry unit for this term is The Lifecycle. We are very excited to spend the coming weeks observing eggs hatch and learning about the lifecycle of a chicken. Your child may come home with questions and curiosities about chickens and eggs. Rather than simply providing answers, we encourage you to nurture their curiosity by wondering alongside them. Together, we can explore and discover the answers through our classroom learning.
What's in the Box?
Show and Tell has been replaced with a new and exciting activity called "What's in the Box?" Each classroom has its own box, and every night one student will take the box home and place an item inside for their classmates to guess.
A writing book is included, where you and your child can write three clues (not too easy!) to help the class identify the mystery item. Your child is also welcome to draw a picture of the object in the book.
If you have any questions about this activity, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
Sacred Heart College Year 12 Visit
Next Tuesday, we will welcome a group of Year 12 students from Sacred Heart College. They will be participating in activities with our Prep students, providing a wonderful opportunity for both age groups to connect, learn from one another, and build positive relationships.
Reminders
Hats As Term 4 is a "No Hat, No Play" term, please ensure your child brings their hat to school each day. We also ask that all hats are clearly labelled with your child's name so they can be easily returned if misplaced.
Lunch and Fruit Break We have noticed that some students are arriving at fruit break without any fruit or a suitable snack. While we do keep a fruit bowl available for children who may be hungry, it is often empty by early in the week.
Please take a moment to chat with your child about their fruit break and lunch items to ensure they have enough food for the day. Thank you for your support in helping our students stay happy, healthy, and ready to learn.
We are looking forward to a fun, engaging, and successful Term 4!
Thank you for your continued support.
Prep Team – Jen, Jo, Patrice & Michelle
Patrice - pgoldman@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au
Jo - jseal@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au