In English, we’ve been tackling some clever trick words :so, go, no, this, then, do, put, as. – ask your child to spot them in a book at home!

We also dove into phonics with the sound /z/ (like in “zip” or “buzz”) and some special digraphs:

• ch (as in “chair” or “lunch”)
• ee (as in “tree” or “sleep”)
• zz (as in “fizz” or “jazz”)
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Our bookmaking sessions were all about making our writing vivid and personal. We explored adjectives.

We also practiced recounts, which are like retelling past events in order.

We read All Through the Year by Jane Godwin. This beautiful book takes us on a journey through the seasons, months, and family traditions.

In maths, we explored the part-part-whole model – a hands-on way to understand how numbers can be broken into parts and put back together.

We created a beautiful Promise Tree together, decorating it with leaves that each hold a promise to care for God’s world.

In Design and Technologies, we investigated brick patterns and how to build a strong wall using blocks in an overlapping design, then we tried building bridges.

In Health, We had an important chat about personal safety. Using simple scenarios, we practiced what to do if:

• A stranger says, “I know your mum and I’m here to pick you up.” → Say “No,” stay where you are, and tell a trusted adult immediately.

In HASS, we explored the Adelaide Botanic Garden through videos and discovered native Australian plants and animals.

Welcome to Week 2!

In English, we:

• learned the sounds ff, ss, ll, and sh in words like “fluff,” “hiss,” “bell,” and “ship.”
• learned tricky words: here, with, and of.

• Tip: Ask your child to spot these words in their reading at home!

Book Making: Nouns and Verbs

• Explored nouns (people, places, things) and verbs (action words).
• Created simple stories for their books, sparking creativity.

Math: Partitioning Numbers

• Learned to split numbers into two or three parts (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 or 1 + 4, 7 = 2 + 2 +3)
• Used counters, drawings, and games to practice.
• Tip: Ask your child to split a number like 6 or 8 at home!

In Science, we started weather journals to record daily weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.) and observed and described weather patterns.

In Health, we read The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game and we discussed taking responsibility and solving problems kindly.

Welcome to Term 4!

In English:

• We practised the sounds w (like wiggle) and ck (like duck).
• We chatted about vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and how they make our words sing!
• Tricky words of the week: them and there.
• In book making, we learned about adjectives – words that describe things, like shiny apple or soft blanket.
• Our storybook lesson featured My Two Blankets – a beautiful tale about feeling safe and making new friends.

In Maths:

• We focused on counting numbers confidently.
• Hands-on time with playdough counting – rolling and shaping to count out objects.

In Religion, we took time for quiet reflection on God’s creation.

In Health, we talked about ‘safe strangers’ and who we can trust, like teachers or family friends.

In Science, We explored our five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

In English:

– we focused on the letters and sounds u, b, and j.

– introduced three tricky words: has, one, his, and her

– explored words with the middle sounds a, i, o, and e

– tried to write words and sentences

In Book making:

– we tried adding words and lines into our narrative story books

In Maths, we continued our exploration of data collection.

In Science, children designed and built houses for a toy, children chose materials like glass, wood, plastic, and fabric to construct their miniature homes. This helped the students connect material properties to real-world applications.

Try at Home: Fun Learning Activities

To keep the learning going over the holidays, here are some engaging activities you can try at home with your child:

• Tricky Words Hunt: Look for our tricky words in books or magazines. See how many times you can spot them and practice using them in sentences.

• Word and Sound Practice: Talk about the letters and sounds we’ve learned (u, b, j) and words with middle sounds (a, i, o, e). For example, play a game where you find objects around the house that contain these sounds, like bug or pot.

• Data Collection Fun: Hold a family vote on something fun, like where to go for dinner or what game to play. Record the votes using tallies or a simple chart, then discuss the majority of the vote and compare the results. This is a great way to practice data collection skills!

• Explore Local Plants: During the holidays, take a walk outside and explore local plants. Encourage your child to observe their shapes, colors, and textures, and discuss how they might be similar to or different from the native flowers we studied.

See you in Term 4!

Welcome to week 8!

In English, we focused on letter L, practicing words that start or end with its sound, like lion, lemon, or bell. The kids also worked on “tricky words” (he, she, me, we, were). We’ve been reading full sentences, learning that they start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

In Math,we explored data collection by using tally marks to count items. We also turned our data into graphs.

In Science, we got hands-on with an exploration of different materials. The kids experimented with combining items using yarn and sticky tape.

In Health, we discussed school safety rules to help everyone feel secure and happy.

In HASS, we explored the vibrant flower artwork of Indigenous Australian artist Jimmy Pike. The kids studied his bold, colorful style and created their own flower-inspired artwork.

Try at home:

– Look for tricky words in books

– talk about words that start with / end with sound L

-Have your child write or say a sentence starting with a capital letter and ending with a full stop, like “Lions are loud.”

-Tally and Graph: Ask your child to tally something fun

In English, we explored the use of capital letters, focusing on how they’re used at the start of sentences and for proper nouns like names. We introduced four tricky words: said, they, that, and are. We focused on the letters g and n. We practiced their sounds and looked at words that start and end with these letters.

In Math, we focused on different ways to make 10 through addition, such as 3+7, 6+4, and 1+9. We also introduced data collection and analysis.

In Health, we discussed the concept of trusted people in our school community.

In Religion, we explored the Bible story of Jonah and the Big Fish.

Father’s Day

Assembly:

Try at home :

• Capital Letters: When your child writes or reads, ask them to point out capital letters and explain why they’re used.

• Tricky Words: Make a fun game of spotting said, they, that, or are in books, signs, or even TV subtitles.

• Letters G and N: Go on a “letter hunt” at home or outside, looking for things that start or end with g or n. For example, can they find a gate or a pen?

• Math: Play a quick game asking your child to find pairs of numbers that add to 10 (e.g., “If I have 4, what do I need to make 10?”). Or, try collecting data together, like counting types of cars you see on a walk.

You are invited to join us for our school assembly this Friday at 2:10pm in the Hall.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Dear Families,

Please note the process for applying for an exemption from school attendance has changed. This includes planned holidays and medical leave that will be more than 3 days.

If your child is going to be absent from school for and extended period of time please follow this link:

Form – Application for exemption form school enrolment/attendance

Thank you,

Elle

Welcome to week 5!

In English, we focused on the letter H—practicing its sound and formation. The children also met two new tricky words: you and was. In our book making sessions, we introduced some features in informational text, such as fact boxes, double page spread and close-ups.

In Math, we focused on the part-part-whole concept. The children explored different ways to break apart numbers.

In Science, we focused on sorting objects by their materials.

In Health, we discussed the important topic of “It’s okay to say no”. We practiced how to say no with kindness and respect.

On Thursday, we celebrated Book Week with so much joy!

TRY AT HOME:

– Choose a favorite bedtime story and see how many tricky words (I, my, the, is, a, you, was) your child can spot.

– read books with informational text, find the contents page, page number, fact boxes, double page spread and close-ups.

– talk about words with middle sounds of /a/, /o/, and /i/.

– talk about words start with ‘h’.