Foundation News
Reading
In Reading, the Foundation students have been learning how to segment and blend cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. They practised breaking worlds into individual sounds and then blending those sounds together to read cvc words such as cat, dog, and sat. Students explored texts, word building mats, and games like CVC Boggle to build and read words. They worked with their peers as they helped each other recognise the sounds and read familiar words.
“B - e - d. Bed!” - Alex FA
“L - o - t. Lot like that’s a lot!” - Mia FA
“T-i-p is tip” - Layla FB
“L-a-p is lap” - Izian FB
Writing
In Writing, the Foundation students continue to learn how to write simple sentences. They practised how to identify the ‘who’, ‘what’, and ‘where’ to make their writing more detailed. Students also began writing a recount where they retold past events in chronological order. They shared activities they did over the weekend, after school, and during recess or lunch as they worked on writing a recount. Students used the Think, Say, Draw and Write process to share these experiences with the class.
“Look how I wrote my letters” - Aaliyah FA
“I did it! I wrote e” - Bailey FA
“Yesterday after school I had basketball training.” - Taner FB
“On the weekend, I went to BigW.” - Neo FB
Maths
In Maths, Foundation students continued developing their understanding of patterns. They created a variety of patterns using different materials, identified the repeating part of each pattern, and predicted what would come next. Students also began learning about location and time, using language to describe positions and sequence events throughout the day. They explored daily routines and discussed activities that happen at different times, such as eating breakfast in the morning and wearing pyjamas at night before going to bed.
“AB patterns only has two colours” - Mia FA
“I made an ABC pattern” - Gurbaaz FA
“My caterpillar is pink, blue, pink, blue” - Sophia FB
“I made my caterpillar green, black, green, black.” - Hussein FB
Inquiry
During Inquiry, students continued learning about families. They explored the similarities and differences between families and learned that every family is unique. Students also used blocks to represent different family members while developing their understanding of adults and children within a family.
“This mum!” - Luka FA
“I see a baby brother and baby sister” - Willow FA
“I have my mum, dad and my sister.” Dashel FB
“There are 5 people in my family.” - Yehya FB
Social and Emotional Learning / SWPBS
This fortnight, the Foundation students discussed different feelings and how bodies react when encountering something new or challenging. They practised using positive self-talk and shared strategies to help manage emotions like anger, sadness and worry. Students learned about active listening and respectful behaviour, including using their manners, being responsible for their actions, and making positive choices in different situations. The Foundation students participated in various role plays, games and calming activities such as breathing exercises to build their skills in problem-solving, self-regulation and caring for themselves and others.
“This is my angry puppet and this is my sad puppet” - Harlan FA
“I made this one happy” - Jiraiya FA
“When something is hard, I get sad.” - River FB
“I am happy.” - Beauty FB
AUSLAN
In Auslan, the Foundation students began combining two or more signs to create simple Auslan sentences. They explored familiar topics such as colours, animals, family and school signs while recognising and using signs they have been learning since the start of the school year. Students discussed Deaf culture and learned about respectful communication such as making eye contact, gaining attention appropriately and using good positioning.They also drew and discussed important cultural practices and learned new signs including Deaf, hearing, language, respect and people.
“This one is b” - Aaliyah FA
“This is a, this is b, this is c!” - Alex FA
“I remember some animals.” - Izian FB
“When someone is talking to you, you have to watch them.” - Hussein FB
Special Events
ANZAC
The Foundation students learned about ANZAC Day and why it is an important time to remember armed service personnel who served our country. Students participated in the ANZAC assembly where they explored symbols of remembrance, including the poppy. Students discussed ways of showing respect and created poppy hearts to reflect on the meaning of the day. The Foundation students learned about remembrance, gratitude and respect.
“Making the heart was fun” - Bailey FA
“I like ANZAC day.” - Aaliyah FA
“We made a poppy flower heart” - Akanete FA
“Poppy is a red flower.” - Neo FB
“I like my poppy.” - Virpartap FB
Buddy Picnic
The Foundation students enjoyed a special buddy picnic at the oval with the Year 6 students. They practised showing the school values of kindness, responsibility and resilience while spending time with their Year 6 buddies. After the picnic, students created a recount of their experience by drawing and writing about what they did, how they felt, and their favourite part of the picnic. The Foundation students were supported by their buddies to share their ideas and reflect on this special event.
“I’m eating my sandwich with my buddy” - Harlan FA
“I like to play with my buddy” - Jai FA
“I played football with my buddy.” - Taner FB
“The buddy picnic was fun.” - Layla FB
Mother’s Day
In celebration of Mother's Day, the Foundation students created a special card for someone important in their lives. While making the cards, they focused on hearing and recording the sounds in words to write simple messages. Students practised stretching out words and using their phonics knowledge to label and write independently. Students creatively used a variety of materials such as tissue paper and glitter to make and share their cards with the class and their special person.
“I love mum” - Akanete FA
“My mum is the best” - Wyatt FA
“My mum will love my card.” - Izian FB
“I bought presents for my mum and grandma.” - Thomas FB