School News and Information
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
We’re halfway through Term 3! Where is the time going? Kindergarten have had a fabulous term so far. Here is some of the exciting learning we have been doing.
In Maths, we’ve been learning how to talk about where things are using positional language. We are getting good at telling left from right! One of our favourite activities was guided drawing, where students followed simple instructions to position objects accurately on their paper. This helped reinforce their understanding of terms like “above,” “below,” “next to,” and “between.”
We also played a game called Woomera or Miss. Did you know a woomera is a special Aboriginal tool that helps throw a spear farther and more accurately? This game involved working with a partner to work out where the Woomera’s were placed on their game board.
Making mazes was another highlight. We paired up and helped each other through the mazes using the positional language we’ve been learning, lots of “go forward,” “turn left,” and “stop next to the circle!”
In our Integrated Unit, Time Travellers – Play, Learn and Belong, we’ve been exploring some wonderful books like Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge, Greetings from Sandy Beach, The Terrible Suitcase, and The Imagineer. Through these stories, we’ve been learning about how life used to be different in the past. We discovered how holidays, transportation, and school life have changed over time. Mrs Polson even brought in an old school case, and we talked about how different it is compared to the bags we use today. Inspired by this, we had fun creating our own ‘Terribly Magnificent School Bags’!
In PE, we've been working on our basic movement skills. So far, we've had a go at side-stepping, skipping, and practising our under-arm throw. These moves are great for helping everyone build confidence and get ready for more challenging activities and sports!
We can’t wait for more fun and exciting learning in Kindergarten!
Maddie Killen and Felicity Pennington
WHATS HAPPENING
Please check SCHOOL BYTES and GULGOS for the most current updates.
Below are the dates that we have so far.
Please remember to let us know if we have missed anything.
We do not add the NW trials and State events to this list of dates as it causes confusion.
Please remember that changes may occur and we will do our best to keep you informed of those changes.
What’s Happening Term 3
Week 6
Friday 28 August - Assembly 12:30pm - Stage 3 - Education Week Awards celebration and Athletics
Week 7
Friday 4 September - North West Athletics - Tamworth
- P&C Father's Day Stall (Ordered through Qkr!)
Week 8
Tuesday 8 September - ASC - NAIDOC activities to celebrate 50 Years Deadly 9:30 - 11:45am (Year 6 students)
Friday 11 September - Assembly 12:30pm - Stage 1
Week 9
Tuesday 15 September- ASC Taster Day 11:20 - 1:20pm
Week 10
Friday 25 September - Last Day of Term
PEARL PEARCH LUNCH ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE EVERY THURSDAY - Get your orders in before 8:30am and don't forget to select your child's class.
