Last week during provocations time we explored the school looking to collect bugs. We found Slaters, Millipedes, Snails, Ants, Spiders and an Earwig! Also whilst exploring sound we created our own percussion instruments, and then made our own rhythmic compositions to be performed for the neighbourhood! In Literacy we became word detectives and searched for […]
Preps got Talent is off to a flying start with 3 fabulous and entertaining Prep performances. We were thrilled to have an exclusive guest performance from the one and only Nic. He travelled all the way from the Year 1 Neighbourhood just to be at our show. With the talent displayed this morning, we can
Dear Parents & Carers, Firstly, thank you to all the parent and carers who have dropped off their “Me Bag” items. Those that are yet to drop off their child’s bag. Please help your child by choosing 2 items to put in their me bag (name labelled). Aim for things that are really special to
At Princes Hill Primary, we believe in the importance of fostering a love of reading. All children are encouraged to read regularly at home. Children at the school can borrow books from the library where library books and take home books are stored. Library Books Library books are borrowed from the school library during class library
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Do you have your 2 items ready to share? If so, drop them off in the ME box in the Art Studio. Also, don’t forget to include your child’s name.
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Last week, students participated in a number of literacy workshops that focused on descriptive language. They began to explore adjectives through writing, reading, and drawing as a way of adding detail to describe the features of a particular place, as well as to express and develop ideas. Students also looked at ‘text to self’ connections,
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Monday Recount sequencing / Modelled writing & reading / Me bags Provocations / Shared reading – Big book Buddy reading / Dance Tuesday Provocations / Shared reading – Big book Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue and Yellow) Buddy time Wednesday (Student free day) Scheduled online interviews (one on one) Thursday (Reading
I need to decide What items go inside Something about me For all my friends to see What I like, or do That makes me special, too! We can hardly wait to get to know you! As part of an ongoing workshop, the Preps have been designing and creating their very own “Me Bag”. Please
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With the Preps well and truly settling in, we thought what better way to get to know one another than to create a “Me Bag”. First, we began by exploring some possible designs in order to decide on a look that best defined each and every unique prepee. Then, the preps’ began creating their
As part of our inquiry, the Preps have been exploring the different spaces within the neighbourhood. This week, we made a take-home booklet featuring all the different things the Preps’ created in the Art Studio. The book is a great opportunity to explore reading with your child. Some tips when reading include: Discuss the book prior
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