Foundation Community News
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had such a wonderful start to the year and have been truly blown away by how well the Foundation students have transitioned into school. They have engaged enthusiastically in 3, 2, 1 Turrun, where they are beginning to learn the routines and expectations that support their learning and wellbeing.
It has been a joy to see students forming new connections with their peers and teachers, while proudly demonstrating our school values of Respect, Care, Kindness, and Personal Best each day.
English
In English CORE this term, students will be exploring Nursery Rhymes. Through listening, reciting and playing with rhymes, children will develop an understanding of rhythm, rhyme, and language sounds in a fun and engaging way.
In Sounds Write, students are beginning to build their phonics skills by developing an awareness of letter sounds and listening to sounds in words. This early learning will support future reading and writing. Additionally, our Story Champs program will strengthen their oral language abilities
through engaging story retells, helping them develop confidence in storytelling and communication.
Maths
In Mathematics this term, students will build strong number foundations through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. They will practise counting small numbers and develop confidence with numbers from 0–10.
Students will explore sorting and simple surveys, helping them notice similarities and differences and talk about data. They will also learn to break apart and make numbers 4 and 5, supporting early addition and subtraction within 5. Throughout the term, students will be introduced to ordinal numbers, such as first, second, and third, to help them describe position and order in everyday situations.
Wellbeing
We will support students in developing their social and emotional skills through our school values of Kindness, Care, Respect, and Personal Best, as well as the learning dispositions of Curiosity, Courage, Commitment, and Collaboration.
This term, we will focus on:
- Learning and following classroom routines and expectations.
- Building friendships and learning how to play and work cooperatively.
- Recognising and talking about feelings and emotions.
- Developing independence and confidence throughout the school day.
Reminders
📌 Morning Routine: Please ensure your child is at school on time. When the music plays, students should line up in roll order, ready to enter the classroom when the bell rings. If you arrive after the bell, a late pass from the office will be required.
📌 Foundation Student-Free Wednesdays: Foundation students will not attend school on the following Wednesdays:
- Wednesday 11th February
- Wednesday 18th February
- Wednesday 25th February
📌 Reading Satchel: Please bring your child’s Turrun reading satchel to school so it can be collected and kept in the classroom.
📌 Art Smock: Please ensure your child brings an art smock to school for art activities throughout the term.
📌 Birthdays at School: If your child has a birthday coming up and you are considering sending a small gift bag, we kindly ask that no food items are included, to support the safety of all students.
📌 Upcoming Events: Please keep an eye on Xuno for important dates and special events this term, including:
- Monday 9th March: Labour Day Public Holiday
- Friday 20th March: Harmony Day Celebration