Fabulous Foundation 

Fabulous Foundation!

Term 4 Week 2 - Friday 16th October 2026

Welcome to Term 4, Prep families!

We hope everyone had a lovely break and enjoyed some time to relax and recharge. We can’t believe we are already beginning our final term of Prep! We have lots of exciting learning ahead as we continue to build on the skills the children have developed throughout the year. We look forward to seeing their confidence and independence continue to grow as they take on new challenges and celebrate their achievements. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to a happy and positive final term with our Prep families!

Term 4 is when hats are compulsory for outside play. 

Please be sure to name your child's hat !

Dates for your diaries:

Thursday 15th October - Biodiversity Incursion - Tree planting. 

Friday 23rd October - Grandparents Afternoon 2.45pm - 3.30pm 

Tuesday 27th October - Responsible Pet Ownership Incursion 

Thursday 29th October Special Pizza Lunch 

Monday 2nd November - Curriculum Day

Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 

What we are learning!

Maths

In Maths, we have started our new unit on Data! The students are having lots of fun asking questions and finding out more about their classmates, such as “Who likes spiders?” and “Who has a pet?” They are learning how to collect and organise information, using tally marks to record their findings. The students are also beginning to compare their data and talk about what they notice, such as which group has the most or least. It has been a fun and engaging way to explore Maths!

Inquiry 

In Inquiry, we have started our new unit on Weather! The students are exploring different types of weather, learning about the seasons and how weather changes throughout the year. We are also investigating how different living things survive in different weather conditions and what they need to grow and stay healthy. To make our learning hands-on, we have planted sunflowers in our classroom and are watering them daily. The students are excited to watch their sunflowers and see if they begin to grow as we continue learning about the things plants need to thrive!

Literacy:

In Literacy, we have started our new unit on Fairy Tales! Last week, we explored Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and this week we are enjoying The Three Little Pigs. The students have loved using the finger puppets to act out each fairy tale, helping them bring the characters and stories to life. We are exploring the different characters, settings and events in each story and discussing what makes a fairy tale special. The students have also started creating their own characters and settings, which they will use to plan and write their very own fairy tale. As the term progresses, we will continue developing our storytelling and writing skills before publishing our finished fairy tales towards the end of the term. We are looking forward to seeing the students' creativity shine through their own stories!

Phonics 

Leader In Me:

This week, we are learning new Leader in Me (LiM) language to use during our outdoor games, including Be Proactive, Synergise and Think Win-Win. We are breaking these habits down into simple rules and expectations to help students understand how to play fairly, work together and make positive choices. This is part of our whole-school approach to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable playground for everyone.

Specialist timetable: 

Monday:  Music, Auslan and RRRR 

Tuesday: Leader in Me, PE and Art 

Friday: Assembly (2.45pm in the hall, all parents welcome.)

Important reminders:

• Lost Property baskets are kept inside the glass doors of the BER and near the office of the main building.

• Please remember to check for your child’s Blue Satchel. This contains important information for the parents

Here are a few photos from the last couple of weeks