What's Happening In Preps

Reading

During reading, students have been reading and understanding information reports. They have been identifying Macro and Micro group in the text. They have also been answering literal questions based on the information report. The students also have been working on letter sounds and that some letters put together make a different sound. Students have been enjoying finding the different sounds. 

Writing

This term, our foundation students have moved into writing information texts. Students have been focusing on sorting ideas into the big idea of the text and then identifying the Micro groups that fit into that Macro groups. Students then use the descriptive perspectives of colour, number, position, size, texture and doing to describe each group. Our prep students have been working extremely hard to devise detailed texts and transferring their knowledge of letters, sounds and grammar into their writing. We are extremely proud of what they have achieved so far!

Maths

During maths, students have been exploring capacity with different types of units and measuring containers. They have been comparing and ordering what holds less and what holds more. Students have had the opportunity to play in the sandpit and use water to demonstrate their knowledge of capacity. Students have also applied their numeracy skills of addition and subtraction through real life stories and problems.

Inquiry

This term, our foundation students have been focussing on Earth and Space Science for our inquiry unit. After completing Lesson Zero which focussed on identifying the big idea behind our unit as well as capturing what students already know and what they are curious about, the prep teaching team have devised a series of lessons that reflect our students’ ideas and curiosities. Students have been working at stations that focus on building their own understanding of the concepts of day and night, the seasons and the sustainability of Earth’s resources through engaging activities centred around Bloom’s Taxonomy. Our students are very excited and are developing a deep understanding through engaging, hands-on tasks. 

Italian Day

On Thursday it was Italian day. Students had a wonderful day playing different games, dressing up, dancing and eating their gelati. Here are some photos of the day. 

Prep Team

Stephanie, Kerrie & Elyse