Foundation News
Online Learning
We are very proud of how quickly and enthusiastically students in Foundation have adjusted and adapted to learning remotely online. We are now in the groove of Zoom meetings, and it is extremely pleasing to date, we have had almost 100% attendance each and every day.
It is obvious students are devoting time and effort into completing assigned tasks and we are super impressed with the creativity and quality of work so far. Special mention goes to parents who are not only guiding and supporting students with their learning, but are uploading assigned tasks too. Grazie!
You will now note on each daily schedule posted in Google Classroom, work that is expected to be uploaded has been specified. Once work is uploaded, teachers review each student's submission and then post feedback, so that parents and students are aware of future goals. These relate to skills pertaining to a particular learning intention within each curriculum area. Students are welcome to upload other tasks that have been set each day, which teachers will view without posting comment.
Term 2 "What Do Living Creatures Need To Survive?"
We have started this term discussing the needs of humans. Students were asked to reflect on what they need to live. After our Zoom chat, students came up with a substantial list. It was good to hear them not only identify basic needs but explain how these needs are met. Here is a sample of what some students in FL and FJ had to say:
Mathematics
Students have enjoyed the hands-on experience of finding objects with different lengths around the house. They have measured different items directly and indirectly, to determine which are longer, shorter, or the same length by ordering them and making sure they measure fairly by starting from the same point. It was great to see students develop their use of measurement language and estimation skills.
Reading
Books written by Mem Fox
Books written by Mem Fox
This term our focus author is Mem Fox. At the beginning of each week, students in Foundation will listen to one of her books being narrated. Reading tasks for the week will be based on the book of the week. We encourage students to listen and read along with the book each day so they become familiar with the characters, story-line, themes and vocabulary within Mem Fox's books.
We remind students that the 2020 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open!What a great time to start reading!
Learning Intentions & Timetable
Click on the attachment to find out what students in Foundation will be learning during Week 4 & 5.
Click on the attachment to find out what's happening during Week 4 & 5
Important Dates
Parent Teacher Zoom Meetings: 12 noon-4:30pm Thursday 7th May
Online Whole School Assembly-12:30pm Friday 8th May
Mother's Day-Sunday 10th May
Staff Contacts
Lorraine Uzunovski uzul@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Jackie Moloney jmoloney@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Melanie Pizzonia mpizzonia@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Please note, we will respond to emails Monday- Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm.