May 2016

Autumn language experience

Last week, the Preps each participated in a modelled and interactive writing experience to create an Autumn book for the Neighbourhood. Each home group searched for different coloured leaves outside and they were photographed with all the different coloured leaves found. We then created a simple, repetitive text to go with our photos. Each book has a […]

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Friends of ten!

The Preps learnt a new song last week – ‘The friends of ten’ The song helps children learn the combinations of numbers that can make ten. It also supports rhyme recognition with its rhyming jingle. eg – 5 and 5, danced the jive! 3 and 7 came with Kevin! 1 and 9 arrived on time! With

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3D Shape Designs!

Students from both neighbourhoods have been investigating 3D shapes and how they can use these shapes by turning them into their own unique design/creation. They have options of drawing their designs, constructing using building blocks or using the ‘shape shifter’ site in playing with a wide range of 3D shapes. Both neighbourhoods were also required

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