Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

Our Foundation students have settled beautifully back into school life after the holidays. It’s been lovely to see them confidently following Term 1 routines while continuing to show safety, respect, and a positive attitude towards their learning.

Students are growing in independence, building positive relationships, and showing great enthusiasm as they share ideas and participate in class activities. We look forward to a wonderful term of continued learning and growth.

We look forward to celebrating together at our Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday 8th May 2026.

Learning for the Week Ahead

Religious Education:

Next week in Religious Education, students will be learning about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how she shows love and care to others. Students will explore how Mary listened to God and showed kindness, courage, and trust. We will also make connections to our own lives by thinking about ways we can show love and care to people around us.

English:

Next week we are reading "Pig The Pug" by Aaron Blabey. This story is about a greedy, selfish pug who learns an important lesson about sharing. Through humour and rhyme, the book shows the consequences of Pig’s behaviour in an engaging and memorable way for young readers.

We will also be exploring the book 'Welcome to Country' by Joy Murphy Wandin. This is a beautiful picture book that introduces students to the Aboriginal tradition of welcoming people to land. It explains the deep connection Aboriginal people have to Country and how communities show respect when entering someone else’s land. The story shares important cultural knowledge and traditions, helping children understand respect, belonging, and the significance of caring for the land.

During explicit phonics instruction, we will focus on the /e/ sound.

We introuce sounds based on the Little Learners Love Literacy book 'Milo's Birthday Surprise'.

Mathematics:

Next week in Mathematics, students are learning to match numerals and collections to 20. Students will practise counting groups of objects or dots and linking them to the correct number. We will also explore different ways to represent numbers, helping students build confidence in recognising and matching quantities.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Curriculum, we are learning how Cranbourne has changed over time and how food has changed. Students will explore examples of what Cranbourne was like in the past compared to now, and discover how new foods have been introduced over time. We will also learn that new people came to live on Bunurong Country and how this brought changes to the land and community.

Auslan:

Next week in Auslan, we will be focussing on the following signs: What do we have today?, Do we have english today?, Today we have Art, Next is Maths, Performing Arts and At school.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week in SEL, students will be learning about trusted adults and how to seek help when we need it. Students will explore what trusted adults behave like, sound like, and how they make us feel safe and supported. They will also practise identifying people they can go to for help, including naming at least two trusted adults at school.

What you can do at home

• Read or watch the weekly book with your child at home (there is often a read aloud on youtube). Talk about what the book's most important ideas are. Point to words that begin with our focuss sound/s
• Ask comprehension questions as you read
  • "Point to where it shows..."
  • "I wonder why..."
  • "What makes you think of that?"
  • "This reminds me of..."
  • "Show me where it says..."
  • "I didn't understans that part, so I'll reread it."
  • use a mix of Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions based on the book.
• Ask you child to retell the story using their own words
• Talk about who the characters are and/or where the story is happening
• Practise andwriting using the visuals provided
• Tke the idea around Mathematics and encorporate it into your everyday routines. For example, if we are learning about directions, ask your child if they are turning left or right in the car when driving etc.

Important Reminders

• Please ensure that you are labelling your child's belongings.

• Can we please ask for a pair of socks and underwear to be placed in the front zip pocket of your child's school bag in case of a toileting accident.

Enjoy your weekend,

The Galilee Team

Contact Us @ Galilee

galilee@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au  (all teachers) or