Foundation News
Reading
In Reading, Foundation students have been learning how to choose homereader books that suit both their interests and reading level. They have also learned how to care for books and practised important reading behaviours, such as reading from left to right and identifying parts of a book, including the front and back covers and the spine. Students participated in a whole-class read-aloud to develop an understanding of voice, expression, and the story.
“I like pictures of animals.” - Shobhit FA
“Reading is fun, I know where I can change my reader.” -Rubani FA
“I like books about pokemon.” - Izian FB
“My favourite book is Pig The Pug.” - Hussein FB
Writing
This fortnight in Writing, students learned about nouns and explored what they include, such as people, animals, places, and things. They practised identifying nouns by looking at different pictures and sorting them into each category. Students also learned how to use describing words to add detail to a noun, helping to explain what something looks like. Using their understanding of nouns, students began forming sentences through a strategy called Think, Say, Draw and Write. They used this to visualise their ideas and clearly describe them when writing.
“A tiger is an animal.” - Akanete FA
“It’s a place” - Bailey FA
“I am a person.” - River FB
“Chickens are animals.” - Layla FB
Maths
In Maths, students practised counting to 10 and learned how to identify numerals in their everyday world. They explored the difference between numerals, letters, and other symbols by sorting and naming them. The Foundation students also used tens frames, counters, and finger representations to match numbers to quantities from 0-10. The Foundation cohort practised saying, writing, and drawing each number in their number books.
“I can trace numbers 0-9” - Mia FA
“Maths is so fun!” - Zayne FA
“I can count to 20.” - Taner FB
“8 looks like this.” - Dashel FB
Inquiry
In Inquiry, the Foundation students began their unit on belonging. They shared their name and favourite things such as games and foods. Students practised speaking and listening by sitting in a circle and telling their peers about their likes, dislikes, and other interests. The cohort also created an All About Me drawing to show who they are and what they enjoy.
“I like drawing animals” - Jai FA
“This is me with my family” - Wyatt FA
“I like playing with my toys.” - Yehya FB
“My name is Levant. I am 4 years old.” - Levant FB
Social and Emotional Learning
This fortnight, the Foundation cohort continued to participate in various activities to work on team collaborative skills. Students also discussed ideas for what they can do during alternate timetables, including playing an indoor game or reading a book. In Social and Emotional Learning, the Foundation students explored different feelings and how their bodies show emotions. Through stories, students noted how characters feel and why they feel that way.
“If you don’t like it, you tell them to stop” - Aaliyah FA
“You say sorry if you did something” - Alex FA
“I like to play with blocks inside.” - River FB
“I am going to play with puppets when it’s raining.” - Sophia FB
Auslan
In Auslan, the Foundation cohort learned about how Deaf people communicate. They explored using their hands instead of their voices to share messages with their peers. Students also practised signing greetings and learning the Auslan alphabet. The Foundation students used their hands to sign letters, including the first letter of their name.
“I can make the letter a” - Jai FA
“This one is how you make C” - Zayne FA
Buddies
The Foundation cohort has met their Year 6 buddies, learning their names and hobbies. Their Year 6 buddies supported them in following the transition and line up processes. They worked with their buddies to ensure they followed every step including tidying up after eating as well as putting sunscreen and hats on.
“I have two buddies!” - Harlan FA
“Can my buddy help me tidy up?” - Akanete FA
“I like my buddy.” - Amara FB
“We read a book together.” - Ashwyn FB
