Discovery Centre

Curriculum

Selamat Siang Foundation Families and Friends,

We had a fantastic first week back to onsite learning in the Discovery Centre! We extend our thanks to our families for all of their support in helping the Foundation Students adjust back to onsite learning. 

Last week in Math Sessions students solved various addition and subtraction problems by choosing 'Good-fit strategies' to best help them demonstrate their working out and explain their learning. Students were so excited to solve their classmate's stories using their chosen strategies! Students also enjoyed Maths Activities including 'Doubles' and 'Race to 10'. The Discovery Centre will be focusing on Capacity this week in Maths.

In English, students used their imagination to write a Silly Sentence! Students focused on sizing their letters on the dotted thirds in their writing books. We were so impressed at their stamina and focus used when writing out their sentences! The Foundation Student's creativity continued to flow when writing about their 'Dream Milkshake'. Some students created mouth-watering combinations and worked hard to add details into their writing, to best describe their delicious milkshakes! Students also used creativity to draw a picture to match their writing. For Reading Group Rotations, students worked hard to respond to texts, through spotting various Codes and drawing their favourite characters. Speaking and Listening skills will be a focus through our Sharing Times, which will start in the Discovery Centre this week.

As part of our Indigenous Perspectives Unit, students in the Discovery Centre will be contributing to create their class 'Acknowledgement of Country'. Students are working to recreate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flag out of materials from around the classroom to accompany our acknowledgement. Students will also continue to learn more about Indigenous Perspectives, Construction  and Well-being throughout the term through Guided Inquiry.  

If you have any questions or concerns about the transition back to onsite learning please get in contact with your classroom teacher via Sentral. 

Have a wonderful week,

Foundation Teachers

Student Voice

"Who is your favourite Book character?"

Asmyra FG - "I love Elsa!"

Hayden FG - "Pig The Pug!"

Samreet FG - "The Goose that goes to school!"

Sahib FG - "I like the Galah!"

Arnab FG - "I like Trevor the Dog"

Reminders

• Sharing Time commences in the Discovery Centre this week, please check the sharing time notice which was sent home last week.
• FD and FH students enter and exit through the foyer
• FG and FJ enter and exit through the Senior Playground gate
• One parent/carer to drop off/pick up students
• Students need to wear hats for outside play this term
• Please remember to return the Pink Foundation Writing Books for students to use in class.

Pupil of the Week

FD: Troy M -

For demonstrating perseverance when completing tasks in your first week back at school. It was great to see you having a go and trying your best in all learning tasks! Great job Troy!

FH: Evan C - 

For demonstrating your love of learning and creativity to include lots of detail in your writing! Your dream milkshake is full of delicious ingredients. Well done for using the codes that you know to try and write new and tricky words. Fantastic work Evan!

FG: Jarrod L -

For demonstrating leadership and teamwork! In Guided Inquiry you helped your peers  recreate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags with materials from around the classroom. You worked hard to listen to all voices and support your group to finish the activity. Well done Jarrod!

FJ: Arya A -

For consistently demonstrating kindness in our classroom. Arya you are always looking out for your friends and making sure they are happy. Thank you for being such a kind and caring person.