PREP

FROM THE CLASSROOM

Welcome back! Term 3 has started off very exciting for all the Prep students. They have been exploring new investigation stations focused around our “Where Does it Come From” Inquiry unit. They will be spending the term learning where everyday products come from and how they are connected to animals. 

We have also begun our new 'Talk for Writing' information report on ‘Wombats”. 

Please ask your child to share what they have learned about wombats this week and how a cheeky wombat came to visit our school!  

The children also enjoyed the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. They showed respect to our visitors, and resilience to the cold! We learned about the importance of this ceremony and its connection to our school.

As you know we are in the middle of winter now and the coughs, colds and sneezes are on the up. The Prep teachers would be very grateful if you could donate a box of tissues for the classroom. Our stocks are running very low. Thank you.

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK

INVESTIGATIONS 

• I can explain where milk comes from.  
• I can describe how we use animal products.

PHONICS 

• I can read, write, and say CVCC words.

MATHS 

• I can solve addition problems. This will be our focus for Weeks 1-3 as we explore various strategies to help us solve addition word problems.

WELLBEING 

• I can share with others and take turns using our play equipment.
• I can play games collaboratively and help others.   
• I can keep my hands, feet and objects to myself.

READING 

• I can explore new vocabulary. 
• I can identify the main idea in a text and make connections.  
• I can use the clues in the pictures to infer what is happening.
• I can ask and answer questions about a text.

WRITING

• I can write initial sounds and CVC words to form a sentence. 
• I can orally retell our information text on Wombats.

REMINDERS

Reader Bags & Home Reading Journals 

A reminder to make sure your child is bringing their reader bag to school each day. Inside should be a small reader book, take home journal, and M100 Word pouch. Students will be able to take a new reader book each day if the previous one has been returned. It has been exciting to see students already having books written in their journals, and we look forward to celebrating their nightly reading in the classroom! 

Digital Technology Forms 

Please ensure that each section is filled out with your child, and that the form is brought back to school as soon as possible. If you need a replacement form, please contact your child’s teacher. We have begun using iPads THIS WEEK. 

Compass Permissions 

There are still a few of these missing. Please ensure to follow the permission prompts on Compass. This includes walking permission, permission to have your child’s photo taken and published in the newsletter or on social media. If you need assistance with this, please contact your child’s teacher. 

Myuna Farm Visit  

To those children visiting the farm next week, don’t forget to pack snacks and lunch. Remember to wear a waterproof coat and sensible shoes or gumboots.

Myuna Farm Excursion | Prep ABCD - Thursday 23rd of July

Myuna Farm Excursion | Prep EFGHI - Monday 27th of July

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