Discovery Centre

Curriculum

Wow, what a wonderful week we have had in the Discovery Centre! The Foundation students have done a fantastic job in their first big week of school and we are so proud of how they have settled in. They are working hard and becoming familiar with the routines and expectations of the classroom. 

In Literacy students were introduced the codes that we use to help with reading and writing by learning that sounds of the first four codes. Throughout this year they will learn and practice the 70 codes. I wonder if your child can tell you all five sounds that a makes! 

Our focus for Mathematics was to practise counting and trust the count. Students were provided with lots of different opportunities to practise their counting by using an abacus, dice, tens frames and different counters. Using these concrete materials will help students develop a strong foundation of skills they will use in many areas of their lives. 

All Foundation classes got to visit the library this week. Students were very excited to browse some of the books and to draw their favourite part of a book following a shared reading session. We will begin borrowing books from the library in the coming weeks so please provide a named library bag for your child. You may use the red bag that was sent home on Friday. 

Foundation Parent Teacher Interviews will take place next week in Week 4. This ten minute interview is an opportunity for you to chat to your child’s teacher and for them to find out more about your child. Bookings for these interviews will be available on Sentral this week. 

Student Voice

What have you enjoyed at school this week?

• Ava - "I loved doing the dancing"
• Jennifer - "I liked picking strawberries in the garden"
• Nolan - "I liked playing the counting game"

Reminders

• Bookings for Parent Teacher Interviews will open at 3:30pm today (Monday 8 February) and will close on Wednesday.
• Please ensure you have set up your parent account on Sentral
• Please make sure your child has a labelled hat to keep at school. You may also provide sunscreen for your child to reapply throughout the day, your child's teacher will remind them to do so
• Please ensure your child has a labelled library bag, headphones and art smock to use at school
• The next three Wednesdays are for assessment, your child is only required to come for their assessment time as booked through Calendly

Pupil of the Week

FD: Max S -

For settling in well to the routines and expectations of school. You always try your best and demonstrate the school value of respect in your interactions with peers and teachers. Congratulations on a great start to school Max! 

FH: Max C - 

For showing enthusiasm and excitement towards all activities at school, especially when you practised being a bucket filler. Keep being kind Max. 

FJ: Marley L-W -

For demonstrating kindness in our classroom. You are always willing to assist your classmates, especially when helping others to follow our new classroom routines. Well done Marley on such a fantastic start to school!