Foundation News

It was a delight to welcome all Foundation students back to school last Wednesday. Students entered the learning space eager to reunite with friends and teachers. It was amazing to see the difference in students even though only a few weeks passed by. Many students highlighted lost teeth and new haircuts! When asked what they missed most about not being at school, the answer was unanimous...friends, the playground and Investigations!

Once again, we thank all families for helping and supporting the children during Remote Learning. 

We invite you to peruse through our photos to see students working well together whilst investigating:

Fun Friday Olympics

On Friday the 30th of July, St Raphael's celebrated Fun Friday Olympics. There were a variety of events organised for students such as:

• Obstacle Ninja Warrior
• Bat Tennis
• Olympic Statues/ Nature's Music Beat
• Scenario Show/ Role Play
• Drawing
• Sculpture

The children had a great time participating and here is what a few of them had to say:

Savannah-"I had a lot of fun jumping over things and climbing through the ladder and throwing the ball."

Angela & Francesca-"We enjoyed using tennis racquets and playing tennis."

James-"At the Obstacle Course, it was fun sliding down and getting the golden star."

Dante- "I had fun banging the bongos."

Indianna- "I liked sculpting an Olympic medal using Play Doh. I made a gold medal."

Theo- "In the drawing competition, you had to draw what the leader said. I drew my holiday."

Lincoln- "I liked when we had to draw a bird. The Grade 6's who were with us drew funny birds."

Monte-"On Greenland, we had to get the footy and hand pass it into the bin. I tried to do a handball. Luca got one in!"

Celebrating 100 Days at School! 

This Thursday, students will celebrate the milestone of being at school for 100 days! The children will be expected to come to school in comfortable/suitable casual clothes and they will participate in a day of fun activities, all based on the number 100! There will be prizes, challenges, games, singing and party bags. Children will be expected to bring their own food as per usual. 

We thank parents who have already paid the $5 donation that was requested.  If you are yet to pay, money is still being accepted. 

We look forward to sharing photos of this special day in our next newsletter. 

At Home Maths 

Create tens frame using chalk and practice representing different numbers with objects found outside in the garden. This can also be used to practice and represent real life addition problems using objects from the garden! (e.g. 2 rocks and 2 flowers is the same as 4 garden objects). 

Important Dates 

Tuesday 17th August - Whole School Closure

Thursday 5th August- Foundation 100 Day Party! (casual clothes)

Week 5 & 6 Learning Intentions

Open the attachment to find out what students in Foundation will be learning.

Week 5 & 6 Timetable

Open each attachment to find out what's happening in Foundation. 

Staff Contacts

Linda Pham (FP)                   lpham@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au 

Lorraine Uzunovski (FL)    uzul@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au

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