Discovery Centre

Curriculum

Selamat Siang! 

Just like that we have made it to the first long weekend of the school year! Have you checked your emails this week? You will have received a link to a questionnaire in preparation for our upcoming Parent Information Evening. We have also sent out information regarding our ‘Community Expo’ incursion!!!

According to FH the best parts of the week were library with Mrs Smaller (because we borrowed our first book!!), PMP (because it is just so fun), Junior Rotations (because we get to meet new friends and teachers) and Reading Eggs (because iPads!). We are looking forward to a fun, fantastic, four-day week next week! 

Literacy

Throughout Week 7, students had a little taste of Reading Groups before they officially kick off next week. We were excited to introduce a ‘Big Book’, which acted as our mentor text for the week. Students shared their ideas about the text and were inspired by Penny Punctuation to spot capital letters and full stops, and Vinny Vocabulary as they listened carefully for WOW Words and adjectives. Students also practised logging into Reading Eggs and had a go at following along independently. It’s fair to say that this will be a highlight next week!

Maths

It has been a big week in Foundation Maths for uncovering new key words! We explored the meaning of data and how best to display data as a graph to make it easier to see, count and understand. Students collected data by surveying their peers and practised sorting their data into tables and bar graphs! We asked many yes/no questions such as ‘Do you have a pet?’ to find out the most common answers. Check out the graphs we made throughout the week. We can’t wait to share our graphs and more learning which you will be able to access through the Seesaw App. You might like to download it before our upcoming Parent Information Evening on Wednesday the 22nd of March.

Wellbeing

Students have continued to discuss the Zones of Regulation and strategies that can support them when feeling different emotions. This ensures we are safe and taking care of ourselves. The students have been exploring a range of strategies that we can use at school including breathing strategies, quiet breaks, talking about our worries and of course a Foundation favourite, using a sensory tool. What strategies do you use at home when you are feeling worried, sad, angry or confused? What do you enjoy doing at home together when you are feeling happy?

Guided Inquiry

We are well and truly ready for our Guided Inquiry Incursion next week!! The students have been supported to come up with research questions to ask our Community Members. More information outlining our incursion was sent home via email today.

The concept of community is quite abstract so we would appreciate your support in discussions at home! Home Talk was sent home today to support conversations and research at home about the communities students belong to outside of school.

Enjoy a restful weekend!

Foundation Teachers

Cassie Brisbane, Brooke Henwood, Tegan Kitteringham

Student Voice

We have our 'Community Expo' for Guided Inquiry on Tuesday and here is what we are looking forward to learning more about:

• Maisie - "I'm excited to learn about bakers"
• Alfie, Jayden, Ryan - "Fire fighter" 
• Ethan, Gusti - "Police Officer"
• Ganeev C - "Fire truck"
• Hamish, Elisa - "Bowling alley worker"
• Hailey, Daniel - "Pleasant Snacks Managers"

Reminders

• Next Tuesday 14th March, Foundation have their ‘Community Expo’ Incursion. More information has been provided via email.
• PMP continues weekly on a Friday. Please check your emails if you would like to support the program and haven’t yet put your name down.
• Foundation Parent Information Evening is on Wednesday March 22nd, 6.30pm in the hall.
• Magic 100 Golden words have been sent home. Students are encouraged to teach you about the codes rules in their Golden Words!
• Bring a library bag on Wednesday so students are able to borrow books from the library.
• Double check that all your child’s belongings are labeled.
• Before school, students will need to wait outside the junior building until the bell goes at 8.50am.

Pupil of the Week

FB: Miller H -

For displaying bravery and love of learning in Writing sessions this week. It was wonderful Miller to see you using your codes to create words for your sentences. 

FH: Wild M -

What a fantastic week you have had! I am incredibly proud of how hard you worked this week especially when you were making your Smartie Graph!

FK: Joshua C -

Well done Josh for your great contribution to our Maths lessons this week. Thank you for always contributing your ideas and using your key words throughout every lesson.