Foundation News

Zoo Excursion

The Foundation students had a fantastic time at our excursion last Friday. The children participated in the 'Wild Explorers' program that was facilitated by Zoo Educators. During this time, the students got to investigate different areas which included animal life cycles, different characteristics of animals and building different types of habitats. Alicia, our Zoo Educator, introduced us to a star tortoise who was 8 years old. During this time, the children got to explore the tortoise's physical features and learned that star tortoises live between 25-30 years, they like to eat carrots, leaves and grass through their beaks, and that the star pattern on their shells help them camouflage in the wild.

We enjoyed a picnic lunch together at the Carousel Park before heading off in our groups. Individually, the students selected preferences as to which animals they would like to learn more about during our visit. Smaller groups were formed based on these preferences to ensure the students could learn about their chosen animal. Prior to going on the excursion, the students developed questions that they wanted to discover about their chosen animal whilst at the Zoo. As we walked around and explored the animals, the children were able to research and make discoveries that were relevant to their questions. During the week, the students will be completing an 'Information Report' during writing lessons based on their chosen animal and by using the information collected from our visit to the Zoo.

A big thank you to all the teachers and parent helpers who volunteered their time to assist us on the day! We are extremely grateful for your support. 

Parent helpers

Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and friends who have come to assist us during formal learning time throughout Term 2. Your assistance and support during this time is widely appreciated by staff and students. 

Please note parent helpers will not be required to assist during the last week of term Week 9, Term 2. 

We do look forward to welcoming all helpers back into our learning space at the commencement of Term 3.

Term 2 conclusion

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of Term 2 already! The students have continued to make significant improvements in the learning throughout the term and we are excited to see this growth continue to flourish in the second half of the year.

A reminder that the last day of school is Friday 24th June 2022 and students will be dismissed at 1pm. 

Semester 1 reports will be sent home with children on the last day of term.

Term 3 start date

Term 3 will commence on Tuesday the12th July 2022. Please note that Monday the 11th of July is a School Closure Day.

Timetable

Learning Intentions

Term 3, Week 1 & 2

Contact Details

Whilst Lorraine is on leave, all families are welcomed to communicate with Michelle. This includes any information about your child including absences or any questions or concerns you may have.  If you need to contact Mr. Donati directly, his email address is written below. 

Michelle Slattery (FM) mslattery@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au

Alex Donati (FL) adonati@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au 

Please note, we will respond to emails Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am- 5pm.