Prep News

Welcome back to what will be a wonderful and very busy Term Four! The Prep students have returned with a readiness to learn in the final term,  of their first year of school. There are so many things to look forward to and the Preps will no doubt welcome all of these opportunities.

English - There will be a continued focus on reading strategies that support decoding, fluency, expression and comprehension. Students will explore narrative structures and their main components. They will continue to develop the ability to construct detailed sentences, using punctuation. Students will consolidate their knowledge of blends, digraphs and CCVC words to support the spelling of words.

Maths - Concepts covered in maths this term will include measurement focusing on time, volume and capacity. They will also explore fractions and sharing. Students will reinforce and develop their knowledge of number through place value, addition and subtraction.

InquiRE - Students will be learning about the history of their family, origins and traditions. They will identify what makes their family unique and special. 

Social justice will be explored during this term, particularly the theme of fairness. The children will explore various topics and engage in different discussions which will encourage them to develop their understanding of what is fair and what is unfair. We will also discuss how the concept of fairness has evolved over time. 

The theme of forgiveness will be prominent during this term, various Bible stories such as The Parable of The Unforgiving Servant, The Story of The Prodigal Son and The Story of Zacchaeus will examine the theme of forgiveness. 

As we approach Christmas we will be discussing Advent in the classroom, we will be focusing on the 4 key themes of Advent, hope, peace, joy, and love. Children will be encouraged to display these values and to understand the importance of them in their lives.  

SEL- POSITIVE GENDER RELATIONS & GENDER IDENTITY: 

Children will be identifying and exploring the various characteristics of respectful relationships. Children will be  working on using these characteristics when interacting with their peers. 

We will be exploring our own uniqueness and how we can embrace this, children will be encouraged to focus on their strengths and how everyone has their own skills and talents regardless of gender.