Welcome to Term 4!

Over the past two weeks, our students have settled back in after the holidays and are ready to learn. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and engagement in all areas of learning.

Literacy – Phonological Awareness

We have continued to develop phonological awareness through the Heggerty and PreLit programs. The children are showing growing confidence in identifying rhyming words, blending, and segmenting sounds.

Mathematics

In Maths, the children have been exploring sorting and classifying objects by colour, shape, and size. They are learning to notice and describe visible attributes and to organise materials into groups.

Cultural Celebration – Diwali

Over the past two weeks, we celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The children enjoyed creating beautiful rangoli patterns and diyas, and listening to stories about the meaning and traditions of this special celebration.

Miss Cici

Dear Families,

Term 1 for our Mid-Year Reception students has come to an end — time really does fly! Week 10 has been a busy and exciting one for us.

Our children continued learning about rhyming words through the Heggerty and PreLit programs. In Maths, they explored counting principles through hands-on activities that made learning fun and engaging.

On Thursday, we participated in Socktober, helping the children learn about life for others around the world who are living in poverty. It was a valuable opportunity to develop empathy and global awareness.

Friday was a highlight as we celebrated the Moon Lantern Festival. The children were amazed by the traditional performances, including bamboo dancing, lion dance, and other cultural displays. We continued exploring the festival through beautiful moon lantern craft activities.

Thank you for a wonderful term. Have a safe and restful holiday — we look forward to seeing you all next term!

Warm regards,

Miss Cici

Dear Families,

Time certainly flies — we’re already in Week 9! Over the past two weeks, our mid-year class has been busy and engaged in a range of exciting learning activities.

We’ve been exploring AUSLAN fingerspelling, focusing on the letter sounds t, s, and m, and developing our counting skills. I’m so proud of the effort and participation every student has shown — it’s been wonderful to see their growth and enthusiasm.

We’ve also been working on important social skills, such as how to be a kind friend and how to resolve conflicts by being problem solvers.

Well done, Room 30!

Warm regards,
Miss Cici

This Friday, we were excited to welcome our school community to a special Father’s Day celebration.
Dads and carers joined us in the classroom for a meaningful activity—creating key rings with their children—followed by a heartfelt Father’s Day liturgy.

This week, our students also explored number sense through engaging, hands-on activities. After seven weeks, it’s wonderful to see how well the children have settled into the school routine.

Dear Family,

This week, Room 30 has been engaging in a variety of learning experiences, focusing on the letter A and patterns. We also began our pre-literacy program, and the children are really enjoying the phonics activities. We wrapped up the week with joint playtime with Room 29 and a school assembly.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all next Monday!

Miss Cici

We are so excited to start the new school and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all of our students and their families this week!

It’s been a busy week filled with learning new routines, exploring the school environment, and building connections with one another.

Library – Tuesdays
At this stage, students are spending time browsing and becoming familiar with library expectations. Once borrowing begins, each child will be provided with a library bag. Please remember to send the library bag every Tuesday once borrowing starts.

P.E. Uniform – Wednesdays
We have sports on Wednesdays, so please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their P.E. uniform.

Assembly – Fridays at 2:10 PM
Assemblies are held every Friday at 2:10 PM in the Hall. Families are warmly invited to attend.

QKR App – Lunch Orders
You can order your child’s lunch using the QKR app on your phone.

Labelling Belongings
Please make sure all of your child’s belongings—including drink bottles, jumpers, and other personal items—are clearly labelled.

Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-up
Please wait outside the Centre door during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. A staff member will be there to greet you and ensure a smooth transition for the children.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

If you would like to communicate with me, please feel free to email Miss Cici at cici.yang@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au.