Foundation
Communicating with the Foundation Team
We look forward to partnering with you in 2025, and welcome your input:
Holly Peters (Class FA) Holly.Peters@education.vic.gov.au
Lisa Dam (Class FB) Lisa.Dam@education.vic.gov.au
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome to Term Two! The children have returned from a much deserved break with great enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn.
TERM TWO INQUIRY
Our topic for Inquiry in Term Two is science! Throughout the term, students will investigate how they are scientists by nature and how people use science in their daily lives. They will participate in a variety of guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions. Through a variety of engaging learning activities, we have been investigating the following questions:
What is a scientist?
Why is science important?
What words can I use to describe the properties of materials?
What materials are objects made from?
The students are so excited about this topic and are very keen to participate and learn more about the world around them. So far the students have used their senses to investigate the properties of a variety of materials, and developed their vocabulary by using different describing words to discuss their features.
The Foundation students will predict, question and observe science through a range of fun and engaging experiments and explore physical and chemical changes.
They have also made predictions about what will happen when we mix Borax and hot water together.
MOTHER'S DAY AFTERNOON
On Friday last week, we celebrated Mother’s Day at Upwey South Primary with an afternoon full of fun filled activities! The students, and the wider school community, enjoyed making bracelets in the Foundation area with their mums!
FOUNDATION SPECIALIST TIMETABLE
Our Term Two Specialist timetable
When students are participating in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) it would be best if they were wearing sneakers or shoes that they can move around in. Please note that this timetable can change! We will keep you updated if this occurs.
FA | FB |
|---|---|
| Monday: Auslan and Health and Physical Education (HPE) | Monday: Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Auslan |
| Wednesday: Performing Arts and Visual Arts | Wednesday: Performing Arts and Visual Arts |
| Thursday: Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) | Thursday: Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) |
We are looking forward to an exciting term of learning! If you have any questions please contact us via email or in person.