Connect: Foundation

Key Dates

Literacy 

We have been singing the Phonics Song daily to assist with learning the letter sounds. We encourage you to play the song at home. The link can be found here.  During literacy, we are focusing on learning the sounds letters make and correct letter formation. Students have enjoyed learning to read and write simple words such as sip, pit, Tim, tip, pat, if and sap. We have discussed what makes a sentence, such as capital letters, full stop and finger spaces.

Maths

In Maths we are focusing on number and place value. Children will be using concrete materials to represent numbers 0-9. They will also be developing their knowledge of part-part whole for numbers 0-9. Students will be using their ‘superhero eyes’ to recognise numbers up to 9 as well as demonstrating part-part whole relationships. 

Inquiry

In Inquiry, students are continuing to share their inquiry presentations about identity. This can include  photos from home, stories of a holiday or jobs their parents do. As speakers, they are learning to make eye contact with everyone in the class and to speak clearly so that everyone can hear them. As listeners, the class is learning to demonstrate active listening and ask questions using how, what, where, why and who.

Reminders

Satchels:

Please remember to send your satchel to school daily and check for notices. We will endeavour to change readers and paste in a new grid every Monday. There is a packet of Alphabet cards and their Boomerang Book for home practice in their satchel. 

Library Bags:

Please send in a named cloth bag every Wednesday for the library. This is a separate bag to their satchel. Students will not be allowed to take a book home without a bag. 

Shoelaces:

We have noticed there are many children who come to school with laces. If they can't tie their laces, it is recommended they have velcro shoes. Here is a video to assist with learning to tie laces. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xr3HYMwCLc

Class Dojo:

This term, teachers will be sending home a QR code for you to scan so that you will be connected to your child’s Class Dojo. This is a fun way to follow along with the positive reward system we practice at Skye Primary. When your child reaches 50 points they will receive a Bronze award at the next assembly. 

Teddy Bear Picnic

The children thoroughly enjoyed our short walk to Emily Reserve to have our Teddy Bear Picnic. They particularly enjoyed the independence of leaving the school on their first excursion. They practiced listening to their teachers, especially when crossing roads and staying within designated boundaries. We are proud of their efforts as they learn to navigate the expectations of following instructions.