Foundation

Communicating with the Foundation Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2025, and welcome your input: 

Holly Peters (Class FA)  Holly.Peters@education.vic.gov.au

Lisa Dam (Class FB)  Lisa.Dam@education.vic.gov.au

 TERM FOUR

INQUIRY

This term in Inquiry, the Foundation students are studying a science unit about life and the Animal World. This is such an exciting topic for the students and they are always eager to extend their knowledge in this area! They have investigated what is classified as living and non-living and have learnt about what living things need to successfully survive, including themselves. 

Throughout the Term, students were introduced to the idea that animals live in different places where their basic needs (including food, water and shelter) are met, and that animals have a variety of external features to suit their environment. They have explored a variety of habitats such as the ocean, rainforests, deserts and snow and looked at the different animals that live in these environments.  

During the course of this Inquiry Unit of work, some of the questions they have explored are: 

How do we know if something is alive?

What do animals need to stay alive?

What are some different types of animals that we know of?

What do animals eat?

What features help animals to survive in their habitat?

How do animals move? How does this help them survive?

What are the basic needs of humans? How do these needs compare to the needs of other animals?

FOUNDATION SPECIALIST TIMETABLE

Term Four Specialist timetable 

 When students are participating in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) it would be best if they were wearing sneakers or shoes that they can move around in. Please note that this timetable can change! We will keep you updated if this occurs.

We are looking forward to an exciting term of learning! If you have any questions please contact us via email or in person.