Discovery Centre

Curriculum

What a busy week we had in the Discovery Centre. FD and FT had their dental visits, and participated in an informative and fun presentation by Little Smiles from Carrington Health Centre.  On Wednesday it was Indonesian Day, and students visited different teachers to learn about different aspects of Indonesian culture. We learned about kite making,  a traditional dance called 'kuda lumping' (meaning 'flat horse') and had an exciting sarong race, among other fun activities. 

In Literacy this week, we focused on sequencing the order of events in a story, representing the beginning, middle and end. We also discussed how narratives often have a problem and solution. In Writing we looked at writing personal recounts, such as when reflecting on Indonesian Day. We also wrote letters of gratitude, in preparation for Wellbeing Night this week!

In Maths we continued our investigation into skip-counting. Students practised skip-counting by 10s, 5s and 2s, familiarising themselves with the number patterns by playing games and finding patterns in number lines and charts. 

Next week we will continue our work on story sequencing, and looking at characters, and identifying how characters might be thinking and feeling. We will also begin investigating Measurement in Maths, particularly length, mass and capacity. We are also really looking forward to our 100 Days of School celebration this Tuesday. What a fantastic achievement for all our Foundation students. Parents have been invited to come to  help make crowns at 2.45PM, and to watch our parade at 3.50PM.

Have a wonderful week,

Miss Erin Dawson, Miss Katrina Chooi, Mrs Samantha Tang and Miss Jess Tossell

Student Voice

This week students wrote letters of gratitude to their friends and family:

"Dear  Mum and Dad, thank you for playing board games with me." - Owen (FT)

"Dear Mum and Dad, thank you for helping me brush my teeth" - Anna (FT)

"Dear Mum and Dad, thank you for taking me to Legoland." - Eva D (FT)

Reminders

-  Please ensure that students are wearing socks and shoes for PMP on Mondays, as stockings can take longer to put on and take off. Students will be in bare feet for PMP

- As Sharing Time continues, keep in mind what day your child's Sharing Time is and help them prepare, such as by practising in front of their family. This week's topic is 'share a rule you follow at home'.

- 100 Days of School Celebration on Tuesday 30th August! Each child is requested to bring 100 items in a ziploc bag (eg. 100 lego, 100 stickers, 100 pencils) and some food for our picnic. 

-FC and FJ's dental checks are Wednesday 31st 

Wellbeing night: Wednesday 31st 6:30pm

Disco: Junior 5:45-6:30

Pupil of the Week

FC: Evelyn E - 

For showing excellent teamwork when creating a skip counting hopscotch. You made sure everyone had a turn and helped others to understand how to play. Well done Evelyn!

FD: Sidak B -

For working hard in Reading Groups to recall all the animals from the story 'Animal Act'. You did a great job working independently to accurately draw five animals from the story. 

FJ: Aaliyah J -

For demonstrating a love of learning during writing. You consistently take on feedback to up-level your writing. Keep it up Aaliyah!

FT: Fateh S -

For persevering in Maths to find number patterns when skip counting by 10s and 5s while using a number chart. Keep it up!