Auslan News

LOOK WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IN AUSLAN AT MPHPS

Hello everyone,

We’ve had a fabulous fortnight in the Auslan classroom. I’ve especially enjoyed watching students confidently practise the signs they’ve learned and show such enthusiasm for their learning.

SIGNS OF THE WEEK

Don’t forget to ask your child to show you some of the Auslan signs they have been learning. Over the past fortnight, we have been revising many of the signs that we have learnt to strengthen students’ confidence and recall.

Our Signs of the Week are ‘honey, ‘sandwich’, and 'cake.’ We encourage you to practise these at home together!

IN THE CLASSROOM

Years 3 – Students will consolidate their knowledge of the Auslan alphabet and the Australian National Anthem, while focusing on learning to sign the days of the week and months of the year..

Year 4 – Students will continue to build their understanding of descriptive sentences related to hobbies and interests, while expanding their knowledge of Auslan signs used within the classroom environment.

Year 5 – Students will continue to build on their understanding of Auslan signs related to hobbies and interests, while developing their knowledge of signs associated with the classroom.

Year 6 – Students will continue to consolidate their understanding of Auslan signs related to time, while learning vocabulary associated with sports and equipment. Students will also continue to develop their skills in signing the song “I Am Australian.”

Auslan was officially recognised as a community language in Australia in the 1980s.