Foundation 

Spotlight on Learning

We are so proud of everyone’s efforts this term! Each student in Foundation has worked incredibly hard to develop their learning and social skills. We are excited to see how much more we will grow together next term!

Next week, Week 11 of Term 2, we will be learning and engaging in the following: 

Religious Education Focus

We are learning about St Thomas the Apostle. St Thomas was one of Jesus’ 12 Apostles. He is sometimes known as doubting Thomas as because he didn’t believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw Him with his own eyes. We have reframed this ti be Curious Thomas. After Jesus went to heaven, Thomas shared the Good News and preached about God’s love. He even travelled all the way to India to tell others about Jesus. We remember St Thomas on his feast day, the 3rd of July.

English Focus

We will continue learning Stage 4 sounds, with our focus being on 'w'. We will be building words using these sounds, such as wax, fix, max and kit. We will continue to read words with Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 sounds. Please check the reading pouch for the sound sheet every week.

Mathematics Focus

We are learning to share and group numbers to 20 using different strategies. We will use objects, drawings, and number stories to help us make equal groups and understand how numbers can be shared.

Social and Emotional Learning

We are learning about managing our emotions. This week, we are learning how to manage our anger. We are talking about what anger feels like in our body and why we feel it. We are also learning different strategies we can use when we feel angry — like taking deep breaths, walking away, talking to someone we trust, or using calm-down tools.

Auslan Focus

This week, we will be revising the Auslan signs we have previously learned. Our focus will be on understanding the rules of Auslan, including how facial expressions help to add meaning to what we are signing. Students will have the opportunity to practice their signs and explore how expression plays an important role in communicating clearly and effectively in Auslan.

Upcoming events 

Milo’s Birthday Surprise! We’re excited to celebrate Milo’s birthday with a pyjama party on Friday, 25th July! Please send your child in their favourite pyjamas and pack a party food-style lunch box for them to enjoy on the day. We’re looking forward to a fun and cozy celebration!

🎉 100 Days of School Celebration! 🎉On Friday the 1st of August, we will be celebrating 100 days of school!

To mark this special milestone, please come to school dressed as what you want to be when you grow up. We can’t wait to see all the amazing future doctors, builders, artists, scientists, and more!

Important Dates

• Monday 30th June - Wear you Pjs to school to raise money for St Vincent De Paul
• Thursday 3rd July - St Thomas the Apostle Feast Day
• Thursday 3rd July - Student, Parent and Teacher Interviews -3:30 - 8:30pm
• Friday 4th July - Last Day of Term 2

Reminders

No toys, stickers or pencil cases at school please. Students have everything they require for fun and learning supplied at school! If toys, stickers or other items are brought from home, teachers will remove the item and return it at the end of the day.

Please ensure you are packing your child brainfood each day!

Contact Us 

galilee@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au