Foundation

The Foundation students have had a busy couple of weeks with swimming, athletics and their incursion. It has been wonderful to see the growing independence with swimming lessons as well as the excitement of the students as they are participating. The students have all worked extremely hard this term and we hope you have a lovely two-week break.  

WEEKLY AWARDS

Each Monday afternoon, one student from each class receives an award. This term, awards are given to students displaying the qualities of Henry Backhaus including independence, persistence, using their initiative and doing something which may challenge them. Award winners will be acknowledged at the next assembly on the slide show. Congratulations to the award winners for Term 3 weeks 8 and 9. 

FSC: Sophie and Lakyn  

FAB: Tanner 

FOUNDATION MASS AND MORNING TEA

We would like to invite family and special friends to join the Foundation students and their Year 5 buddies for mass on Friday 19th September. Mass will begin at 9.15am in the church followed by morning tea for Foundation students and families.  

LAST DAY OF TERM

Friday the 19th of September is the Last Day of Term. School will finish at 2:15pm on this day. Term 4 will resume on Monday the 6th of October.  

SWIMMING  

Our whole school swimming sessions continue Monday September 13th and Thursday September 18th this week. Students are able to wear their sport uniform on this day. Sessions are held at the following times on the above dates: 

FSC – 10:50am – 11:30am 

FAB – 11:30am – 12:10pm 

FCM – 12:20pm- 1:00pm 

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

The Foundation students have been learning lots of new tricky words each week and as the term progresses, we will continue to learn more. Prior to the school holidays we will provide each child with a list of tricky words which we have learned in class. Could you please continue to practice the tricky words with your child each day over the holidays. Students will also be provided with readers to continue their reading routine. Within the first week of Term 4 further assessments will be undertaken, so it's vital that you continue to work on these words and reading regularly.  

GOALS

Today student goal comments were released for each student. Please ensure you have a look at your child’s goals and reach out if you are unable to access these.  

FOUNDATION LEARNING FOCUS

Literacy  

• Sounds- ‘v’ ‘y’ ‘x’ 
• Students have been using the sounds they have learnt to write words within sentences. They have been introduced to more digraphs over the last two weeks which are two letters making the one sound. 
• Students are focusing on including capital letters, full stops and spaces between their words when writing sentences, as well as having a go at writing independently.  
• Tricky words: put, as, do, go, so, no, this, then 

Mathematics:  Location