Prep Update

Prep A-Miss Hope, Prep B-Miss Papa, Prep C-Mrs Lloyd, Prep D-Mrs Herres, Prep E-Ms Rhimes.

Upcoming learning

During the next fortnight, Prep students will be undertaking learning in following areas:

Reading

Week 4 and 5: We will engage in daily Phonics lessons, focusing on the letter sounds of /s/ and /f/ following the Little Learners Love Literacy sequence.

We will be exploring the different parts of a book, learning and practicing what independent reading looks like and increasing our reading stamina.

Writing

Week 4 and 5: We will practice correct pencil grip and engage in fine motor activities.

We will learn the correct letter formation of letters /s/ and /f/.

Maths

Week 4: We will be focusing on matching digits 0-10 to collections and counting forwards and backwards.

Week 5: We are focusing on length and comparing length, using language such as 'shorter than' and 'longer than.'

Inquiry

Week 4 and 5: Our focus is identity. What makes me unique? How do I fit into the Hillsmeade community?

Who are my classmates and what makes us all unique?

Social and Emotional

Week 4 and 5: Students will continue learning about the Zones of Regulation and how an understanding of our emotions can support us at school.

We will focus on problem solving, including the 'Say, Move and Tell' strategy.

News and reminders

Prep students will not have school on Wednesday the 1st of March, as teachers finish up their testing and individual meet and greets.
This is the last Wednesday for meet and greets and then we are officially at school full time!
School photo day is Friday the 17th of March. There is information for ordering on Compass.
Please ensure all students belongings including hats and jumpers are clearly labelled.
Please remember that your child needs a sun smart hat to be able to play outside.
Teddy bear picnic! To celebrate the beginning of a wonderful year, the Prep students will be inviting families to attend a teddy bear picnic on Wednesday the 8th of March. More information to come!

Celebration of learning

Counting and number recognition in Prep B