Welcome Back

It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the final term of Prep for 2026. This year has flown by and we have absolutely loved teaching your wonderful children. It has been lovely to get to know them, watch them grow and to see their confidence develop throughout the year. We’re looking forward to a fantastic final term together and can’t wait to celebrate all that they have achieved.

Over the Term 3 holidays, here’s what we got up to…

Anissa spent time enjoying the sunshine, going on fun adventures with her dog, Willow and making happy memories with her family and friends.

Leonie visited Geelong to spend time with her parents, read plenty of books and even managed some spring cleaning.

Kate went away in her caravan with her family, where they explored beautiful walks and waterfalls. She also planted vegetables in her garden and caught up on some jobs at home.

Catherine spent time catching up with family and friends and continued to work on house renovations.

Reading

This term, we will continue using the Reader’s Workshop model, where students learn through mentor texts, shared practice, and independent reading. Our focus will be on building comprehension skills, including visualising, predicting, questioning, and summarising to help make sense of what they read. Students will enjoy exploring a range of texts such as picture storybooks, poetry, Christmas stories, and non-fiction. They will also practise responding to stories by sharing their thoughts and feelings about characters and events, while developing an understanding of how different types of texts are organised.

Writing

This term, students will continue to build their confidence through the Writer’s Workshop model. They will explore different text types, including stories, information texts, and procedural writing pieces, while practising important skills such as punctuation, handwriting, and editing. Writing will also link closely with our Integrated Studies unit, giving students meaningful opportunities to plan, design, and reflect on their own creations.

Spelling, Phonics & Handwriting                                                                                        

In Term 4, our Prep students will continue their phonics learning journey. We will build on the sounds and letters they know, as well as learn new digraphs and trigraphs. They will continue to practise blending and segmenting to read and spell longer words. Students will also learn how base words can change when we add endings such as s, ed, and ing. Alongside this, they will continue to recognise and use high-frequency words to support their reading and writing. In handwriting, students will continue to practise correct letter formation in Victorian Modern Cursive, building fluency and confidence in writing words and simple sentences. Our focus is on helping students become more confident, independent readers and writers as they move towards Grade 1.

Maths

This term, students will explore concepts such as money, division, measurement, partitioning, and addition through hands-on activities, games, and real-life problem solving. They will be encouraged to share their thinking, work with others, and apply their learning to everyday situations, helping them build both confidence and practical math skills.

Integrated Studies – Marvellous Materials
This term, students will explore everyday materials such as paper, plastic, wood, fabric, and foam through hands-on ‘Tinker Time Labs’. They will investigate the properties of materials (such as strength, flexibility, and transparency), discover why certain materials are chosen for specific purposes, and experiment with combining them in creative design projects.

Parent helpers are warmly welcome! Tinker Time Lab sessions are scheduled for:

• Week 1 Wednesday: 12:20–1:10 pm
  
  
• Week 3 Wednesday: 12:20–1:10 pm
  
  
• Week 4 Wednesday: 12:20–1:10 pm
  
  
• Week 5 Wednesday: 12:20–1:10 pm
  
  

Please let your child’s teacher know if you are able to assist - your support is greatly appreciated.

The unit will culminate in a mini design project where students create a 3D table decoration using a variety of materials and colours, applying their knowledge of material properties and problem-solving skills. Throughout the unit, they will predict, test, record, and reflect, while working collaboratively and building safe practices, resilience, and critical thinking.

Learning will be celebrated at our Marvellous Materials Exhibition on Wednesday 9th December (3:00 - 3:30 pm), where students will proudly display their creations and explain their design choices.

Compass and Class Dojo
We love seeing families check, like, and comment on the stories and photos we share on Dojo. It’s wonderful to see your reactions and your interest in your child’s learning journey - it really brightens our day!

Please Note: If you need to share an important or urgent message with your child, it’s best to call the office rather than message us on Dojo or Compass, as we can get busy during the day and may not see messages until after school.

Hot Days Ahead
As we move towards the end of Spring and the start of Summer, the weather is warming up! Please help your child stay safe and comfortable by ensuring they wear their school hat outdoors, have sunscreen applied on high UV days, and bring a full water bottle to class to stay hydrated.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us - we’re always happy to help. Thank you for your ongoing support; we love sharing your child’s learning adventures with you.

TERM 4 SPECIALIST TIMETABLE