Foundation 

Communicating with the Foundation Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2021, and welcome your input: 

Holly Peters  Holly.Peters@education.vic.gov.au

Lisa Dam  Lisa.Dam@education.vic.gov.au

What we have been doing in Inquiry!

Throughout our Inquiry topic of ‘Belonging’, Foundation students explored what it meant to be a part of a community. This topic helped the students develop a sense of belonging at school and encouraged them to be themselves in a positive, safe and supported environment. Establishing a positive classroom setting in this way helps students feel accepted and included by their teachers and peers. 

The Foundation students also embraced their uniqueness and developed an understanding that everyone is different to themselves, not just in appearance but in their individual likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. They learned that all these unique qualities are what makes them special.

The students learned about how we can be safe and active at school and why we need rules at school and at home. They expanded their knowledge of the three Upwey South Primary School values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. They investigated these values inside and outside of the classroom to ensure they understood the importance of being a positive member of the school community. 

They then developed a classroom Matrix which outlined the expectations of positive behaviours for our learning community.

Harmony Day

Our Harmony Day Celebration was the perfect opportunity to acknowledge our unique qualities by celebrating our diverse heritage and cultures. We had a fantastic day investigating and exploring all the different artifacts, books etc. that the students brought along with them to share. The costumes were amazing! Thank you for all your efforts. 

THANK YOU! 

How the time flies! We cannot believe that the holidays are here and that the students have completed their very first Term at school! They have been superstar students and we have been so impressed with how they have settled into the routines and structures of school. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for all your support throughout the term. We would also like to take the time to thank you for your understanding throughout the COVID restrictions within the school setting, we understand that it has been sometimes challenging. We really appreciate all your support. 

We wish you all a Happy Easter and hope you have a relaxing break. 

We look forward to seeing you all for Term Two. 

Holly and Lisa

Specialist Timetable

Please note the following information regarding the days that each grade has specialist classes.  * These times are subject to change during school-wide events (eg: swimming timetables) *