Prep Report
Term 1, 2024
Well done to all the Preps for completing another term of learning. We wish all the families a safe and relaxing break!
Literacy
In Literacy, students have been learning:
- about the features of non-fiction texts such as; the front cover, contents page, bolded words, headings and labels on pictures.
- they have been reading non-fiction books and learning new facts to write information reports about animals.
- how to activate their prior knowledge before reading, summarizing and how to ask questions before, during and after reading.
- on creating their own information books in writing.
- the digraphs ‘th’, ‘wh’, ‘ph’, ‘sh’ and ‘ch’.
Numeracy
In Numeracy, students have:
- consolidated their knowledge of base ten, focusing on making numbers using a range of materials including 10s frames and bundling sticks
- engaged in weekly challenging maths tasks which includes working with their peers and developing their problem-solving skills
- learnt about addition using concrete materials to support their understanding of how to solve number problems.
- continued to learn about number bonds and developing their fluency when recalling them orally
SEL
In Social and Emotional Learning, students have:
- revised the core emotions of joy, anger, disgust, fear, sadness, and surprise
- learnt about empathy, accepting others and respectfully resolving conflict
- learnt how to be a good friend and understand what a problem is and ways to solve problems.
Inquiry
In Inquiry, students have engaged in our unit ‘Toy Story.
Students have:
- explored new and old toys, how they are made and what they are made from
- made different toys in the classroom e.g. ball and cup, fidget spinner ect.
Important Dates
- Kaboom is on the last day of term: Friday the 20th of September - school finishes at 2:30pm.
- Term 4 starts - Monday the 7th of October
Term 3 Reminders
- School starts at 8:50am and ends at 3:10pm
- The weather will still be cool in Term 3, so please remember to bring jackets and jumpers which are clearly labelled with your child's name
- Oxford words will be sent home in the red folders for reading and spelling practise
- Please bring a water bottle clearly labelled with your child's name.
The Prep Team
Diana Polazzon, Chiara Mackay & Katherine Richardson