It was great to welcome the children back after their holiday break. They were excited to share some holiday stories and eager to resume to normal school routines.

In Literacy, we are continuing to learn the letter names and sounds of letters, review ones learnt from last term, blend and segment letters to make words, learn new high frequency words (heart words), construct sentences based on what they did in the holiday, participate in reader’s workshop and commence our Author Study for Bookmaking using Mo Willems books.

In Numeracy, we reviewed Number and Shape from last term and introduced patterning. The children are learning what a pattern is, the concept of ‘unit of repeat’ and are attempting to identify and create their own patterns.

In Science, we are focussing on how different objects move. The children were engaged in rotational learning experiences where they each shared a basket of different objects ie. small soft ball, tennis ball, buttons, pom-pom craft balls, ruler, workbook, building blocks, toy car, slinky hand etc. and tested how they each moved safely.

In Health, we explored differences between a need and a want. We based this on owning a pet and the children drew their pet together with what that pet needs to survive ie. water, food and shelter.

In Religion, we are learning about what a Church is and why it is important (Church helps us to spread love and the Gospel across the whole world).

In HASS, we are learning about and discussing people who are important to us.

AN EMAIL WAS SENT OUT TO FAMILIES REGARDING ‘FAMILY’ INFORMATION TOGETHER WITH A FAMILY TREE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN BY WEEK 2. THIS WILL BE USED IN WEEK 3. 

PLEASE BRING THESE IN ASAP.

In Technology, the children used the I-pads to experiment with drawing in the app ‘Sketch School’ and familiarise themselves with saving and editing their work.

In Media Arts, the children will retell a familiar text (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) using props. They have started to cut out characters and scenes from the story and stick them onto pop sticks to use as puppets.

JUST A FEW REMINDERS

• Please ensure your child has fruit to eat during brain food.
• Please ensure all library bags are brought into school every day.
• Please take the time for your child to read their readers and/or picture books every night.
• We are hosting an Assembly in Week 4, Friday 24th May 2024. Families are invited to attend.
• Please bring in the family tree/information for HASS as emailed to you by the end of Week 2.
• As from Week 2, the children will take home a ‘Try at home’ book which will contain letters, blending words and heart words for the children to review at home. I’ve ordered some clear plastic cases for this book to sit in however, I’m waiting for them to arrive from the stationers. Please ensure this is returned to school everyday. 
• Tomorrow all reception teachers will be engaged in a PD with Lisa Burman (Literacy Couch). A TRT will take the class.
• There is also a PD scheduled for next Monday, 6th May 2024. This is a pupil free day for the children.