Prep

It’s hard to believe we are in the last term of the school year! It is amazing to reflect on just how far our little learners have come since the beginning of the year. They have grown so much in their learning, independence and friendships, and it has been such a joy to watch them develop into the confident, capable little people they are today.

Here is a little run down of what we have been up to:

In English, our students have continued developing their writing skills through Information Reports. They’ve been learning about the key features of these texts, including headings, interesting facts, and labels. Students have written about different animals and topics of personal interest, sharing their work during ‘reflection time’ so that we can all learn more about the wonderful world around us. 

Our Information Reports on the Eastern Rosella - 

In Maths, we have been prioritising the mastery of key number skills through our daily Number of the Day routine. This approach allows students to explore numbers in depth, breaking them down into tens and ones, identifying patterns, and building fluency. Revisiting these concepts each day helps students gain confidence and develop strong number sense, setting them up for success with more complex mathematical ideas. This week we have had fun with some Halloween themed activities. 

Check out Prep DB measuring some spooky Halloween characters with unifix blocks - 

Our Integrated Studies topic for the first half of the term is Creativity. Students have used their critical and creative thinking skills to engage in activities such as Mr Squiggle drawings, dot paintings, and hands-on construction challenges. Next week we are introducing our new topic, Connections. This unit encourages students to explore connections between themselves and others, discovering similarities and differences, discussing likes and dislikes, and learning about real-world connections through cultural celebrations such as Halloween, Diwali, and Christmas.

While there is still plenty of learning, fun and excitement ahead, we know this term will fly by. We look forward to making the most of every moment with our wonderful Preps as we celebrate all they have achieved and prepare them for the exciting transition to Year 1.