Foundation

Mathematics

Students have strengthened their understanding of numbers to 20 and beyond, extending their skills towards 100. They have explored addition and subtraction through engaging games and hands-on activities, and revisited practical concepts, such as sharing and money.

English

Students were treated to an exciting performance by a theatre company called 'The Flying Bookworm'. The actors performed a variety of fairytales, including Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, and Goldilocks and The Three Bears, bringing them to life! Students loved watching the interactive stories being performed, joining in and laughing as the stories unfolded. It was a wonderful way to explore storytelling and imagination and to learn more about different fairytales in an exciting, interactive way.

Community Inquiry Unit

Students have been learning about their local community of Springvale South. They have discovered who community helpers are and the important roles they play in keeping our community safe, healthy and connected. Students have participated in a range of activities: walking to the local temple, a visit from Nurse Dani and the local paramedics brought their ambulance to school.

Students are excited to visit the supermarket, post office and have Greg, our school's gardener, to show us how he keeps the school grounds clean and organised over the next few weeks. The police and firefighters visit us in their special cars and trucks!

These learning experiences are important for students to understand how these helpers contribute to our daily lives.

Favourite Memory of Foundation

One of Oscar’s favourite memories from Foundation was Book Week when he dressed up as Stitch.

One of Tillie’s favourite days this year was the visit to the farm, where she loved spending time with the adorable animals, especially the bunnies which she enjoyed petting.

Aiden’s favourite memory from Foundation was learning about dinosaurs. He especially loved creating and cracking open a paper mâché dinosaur egg.

Sally loved the excursion to the aquarium during the ‘Under the Sea’ unit, especially watching the penguins.

One of Alexander’s favourite memories this year was our excursion to the museum as part of the inquiry unit on dinosaurs. He was fascinated by the dinosaur bones and was especially impressed by the triceratops skeleton, which he remembers is the most complete one in the world.

Reminder - Swimming

Just a reminder students will participate in swimming lessons from Monday, December 1 to Friday, December 5. Please make sure students have bathers, a towel, googles and a swimming cap and make sure these items are labelled with your child’s full name.

Teachers will be in touch with further details later in the term.

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