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The children had a writing workshop today. We started off discussing the the purpose of reflection writing.  They are reflecting on they achieved during learning agreement time and communicating it to the teacher. They participated in a modelled writing experience of  ‘Today I….’. Key points we discussed were the placement of the writing on the page, […]

The ‘Prep Neighbourhood posties’ received mail today. The envelope they were given is for your school photo order and payment. Photos will be taken from the 1st to the 4th of March.  Envelopes are to be handed to your child’s home group teacher. Many thanks.  

Here is a clip of Red group singing Funga Alafia. They have now learnt actions to match the song! The lyrics are below if you want to practice at home. Funga alafia Ase ase (ashay ashay) Funga Alafia Ase ase With my mind I welcome you Ase ase With my mind I welcome you Ase

    Borrowing at least one book per week (to be read to, read with or read independently daily) will promote your child’s development as a reader. On the first day that the text is borrowed, you can begin reading the text to your child. The next day, encourage your child to join in an read with

Dear Parents, A gentle reminder to please ensure our trucks stay in the Prep Neighbourhood courtyard at the end of the day and are not used after 2.30pm. There have been a number of occasions where they have been left in the sand pit or in front of the courtyard gate over night. Please support us by reminding people

Mathematics: Number sequencing to 10 and beyond Matching numerals with words Ordinal numbers Subitizing – recognising collections of dots as a number Reading: Shared reading experiences with Big Books. There is a focus on strategies that can support reading. For example – using illustrations, rhyming words, making predictions and following the repetition Guided reading, buddy reading, independent and

If you would like to have a chat with your children’s teachers regarding their learning or their wellbeing, you can arrange a meeting after school at 3:40-3:55 or in the morning at 8:30-8:45. Teachers will not be available during certain days due to meetings and prior engagements.          

Dear Parents, A word list has been sent home today. As beginner readers, the Preps are encouraged to build their word recognition of commonly used words. The word list outlines the 12 most common words that children will encounter when reading. It is important that the children learn these words in a meaningful context, as this supports

On Monday last week, we had our Chinese New Year mini inquiry. The children had the opportunity to explore and engage with provocations that focused on this event. Tomo read the story of the Chinese Zodiac to the Neighbourhood and we watched an interesting animation of the great race where the animals were actually Chinese

As part of our Sun Smart policy, students are required to wear broad-brimmed (minimum of 7cm brim) or legionnaire hats whenever they are outside (eg recess, lunch, sport, excursions) in Terms I & IV. Students who do not have hats will be spending lunch and recess under the covered area outside the Art room /