Prep Report

Literacy

In Term 3, we will be learning how to use different reading strategies to help us read. These will include: matching the pictures to the words, looking at the initial sounds, chunking up larger words, and predicting. 

We are going to finish learning the letters of the alphabet through singing songs, reading stories, playing games, and participating in language experiences. Students will continue to use their knowledge of the letters and sounds to blend and segment words in their reading and their writing. 

Our writing genre this term is Factual Texts. In both reading and writing, we are going to learn about the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction texts. We will be exploring the features of a non-fiction text and use our new understandings to write our own factual pieces of writing. 

Numeracy

In Term 3, we will be covering the following topics 

• Counting to 20 and beyond
• Measuring capacity
• Addition and Subtraction
• Time

Inquiry

Our Inquiry Topic in Term 3 is "It's a Celebration". We will be learning about different celebrations and why they are special to people and begin to develop knowledge about cultures in our community and world. We will be learning about cultures through reading and listening to narratives ad participating in celebrations. 

If there are any special events that you and your family celebrate we would love if you can share these with the class! Watch out for notices about upcoming activities this term via Sentral. 

SEL

This term in SEL we will be learning about Personal Strengths and Emotions. For the first half of the term we are going to learn to identify our likes and dislikes, needs and wants, abilities and strengths. The four main strengths that we are going to focus on are: being helpful and responsible, being kind, being brave, and being fair. For the second half of the term we will be learning to develop a vocabulary and practise the expression of emotions to describe how we feel in different situations. 

Specialist Timetables

PA

Wednesday- Italian and PE. Remember to wear your running shoes! 

Thursday- Library. Please ensure you have returned your library book and bag to be able to borrow a new book. 

Friday- STEM and Visual Arts

PB

Wednesday- Italian and PE. Remember to wear your running shoes! 

Thursday- STEM and Library. Please ensure you have returned your library book and bag to be able to borrow a new book. 

Friday- Visual Arts

Reminders

• Pack a healthy lunchbox everyday (examples: fruit snack, cut up vegetables, cheese or yogurt, and a meal such as a sandwich, wraps, pasta, or rice dish)
• Bring a water bottle
• Term 3 means colder weather so please send a NAMED jacket and/or coat
• Please pack spare clothes in case of accidents or rainy/muddy weather
• Read EVERY night and record the books in your child's diary. 
• Remember to bring your Red Folder every day. Diaries are checked every Friday and books are changed every Monday. 
• If your child is absent please let their teacher or the office know