Who chose what country?
Below is a table of the countries that have been chosen by each student. Have a look and a chat with your child about the country they have chosen, ready for workshop groups on Monday!
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May 2017
Country Project
Hopefully by now you will have received the information that outlines our upcoming country project. If not – have a dig in the bottom of your child’s school bag! Below is a copy of what was on the documentation……….. This week we introduced our ‘Country Projects’. We have asked the students to choose a country
Season exploration
Last week, approaching the end of another month, the Preps took part in an exploration into the months and seasons of the year. We began the session by listening to the seasons song. We looked at how each season is different and discussed the characteristics of each. The months of the year were placed around
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Virtual Learning
On Tuesday afternoon, the Preps viewed the first of a series of virtual learning sessions run by Jason Kelly, Koori Education Schools Officer. The Preps joined the Year 2’s in their neighbourhood, and listened to Jason speak (in real time) about his Aboriginal heritage and connection to his country. It was interesting to learn how stories are
Happenings
Mother’s Day Stall Dear parents and students, This is a reminder that the Mother’s Day stall will be happening on Wednesday 10th May. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a gift on the day so they are reminded to bring some money. The 5/6 neighbourhood is also collecting donations for the Mother’s Day hamper.
Learning Focus
Maths Project – Budgets The students in the 5/6 neighbourhood are currently creating their own budget. The students are free to choose what the budget is for. Some examples would be a holiday, opening a cafe, a family budget or a budget for your pocket money. Within their budgets the students will be evidencing how
Message to Alessia
Our fellow prep student, Alessia, is in hospital at the moment, so the preps decided to write messages to cheer her up. We thought about some good sentences that might make her feel better, and the students had a go at writing some key words. It was a wonderful example of authentic purpose for writing.
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Hour of Code
This term, the prep students are learning basics of computer programming through the Hour of Code each week. We begin by learning code through visual programming language (VPL) on code.org. This will provide both the basic skills involved in manipulating computers and learn basic syntax of programming language such as “loops” and “conditions”. Hour of Code is divided
Premiers Reading Challenge!
A message from the Premier “I wish every child and student undertaking the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge in 2017 a fun, enjoyable and fulfilling experience. I look forward to hearing about their discoveries, adventures and achievements.” – The Hon Daniel Andrews MP, Premier of Victoria To complete the challenge: Prep, Year 1 and
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Finding out information about different places!
This term, the Year 2s have started to look at different countries around the world and have started to research and collect information about places that they have a connection to or are interested in. Last term, Jen introduced the students to a great picture story book called ‘The Travel Bug’ by Benjamin Gilmour. We
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