I am confident, capable and competent

Being Independent at School

I am getting big now and I am learning to manage by myself. Here is a list of the skills we are encouraging your child to develop.

I carry my own bag.
I know how to unzip and zip up my bag.
I check my hat and drink bottle are in my bag every morning
I can open and close my lunch box and the containers inside.
I know the foods that are good for my strong body.
I know which food to eat at healthy eating time, at recess and which food is for lunch.
I can easily identify my belongings because they have my name on them.
I have input into what goes in my lunch box.
I know it important to eat breakfast.
I know the morning routines at school- put bag in locker, unpack belongings, sign in and choose a discovery time activity.
I can ask a friend then a teacher for help if I need it.
I can manage my own clothes e.g. taking off a jumper and put it in my bag.
I can take my shoes off and put them back on when appropriate.
I am independent at managing my toileting.
I can manage change and I am flexible in my thinking.
I have a happy and positive disposition towards our learning.
I know I need a big sleep at night time.

Healthy Eating and Fundamental Movement Skills

Each day at around 10.00 am children will participate in a Healthy Eating break. Being active and making healthy choices are both important parts of our learning program and link directly to our HASS studies. Children are encouraged to choose a healthy snack from their lunch boxes including fruit, vegetables, cheese and yogurt. Please remember to provide a manageable amount of food to eat, e.g an apple the size of your child’s hand.

This term we will also be introducing a fundamental movement skill circuit. Being proficient in FMS enables children to participate confidently in play, dance, games and sport at home, school and in the community.

FMS focuses on body management, locomotor and object control skills and include skills such as balance, galloping, throwing, catching and forward roll.