100 Days of School Preparation

Dear Parents and Carers,

This term we are finally going to reach 100 days of school.  We have been counting since the very first day of school and the Preps are very excited.  The 100^th day is Wednesday the 3^rd of August. To celebrate we will be exploring the number 100 in maths, writing and play.

We are asking all students to dress up in bright happy colours to celebrate being at school for 100 days.

We are also asking students to bring 100 of something. We will be counting the objects during our maths lesson. In the past, students have brought 100 cheerio pieces, 100 piece of pasta, a puzzle with 100 pieces, 100 smarties. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation,

The Prep Team – Kellie & Miss Jennah

Jobs Investigations Week 2: Community Jobs

This week for jobs investigations, the Preps have been investigating local community jobs, such as doctors, nurses, vets, dentists, posties and business people (to name a few). Today, some of the Preps dressed up and continued to investigate the tools, tasks, uniform and work place of these professions. 

We were lucky enough to have two parents come and visit us this week to talk about their jobs. One mum is a book keep/office manager. She talked about how she runs her office and makes sure everyone gets paid. Another mum is a nurse and talked about different types of nurses and the tools they use. Below are some photos of the Preps using stethoscopes to hear each other breathing.  

Next week, the Preps will be investigating trades. So if there are any parents/family members who are tradies and have time to come and speak about their job, could you please speak to one of the Prep teachers and we can organise a time (convenient for you) for a visit. Having people who work in the professions come and speak to the Preps makes their investigations so much for exciting and authentic. 

Also, the Preps will be encourage next Friday to dress up as a tradie, so it is time to start thinking about possible costumes.

The Prep Team

Jobs Investigations: Emergency Services

Last week, the Preps focused on learning about emergency services used by our community. First we had a special visitor from Brunswick Police Station, Senior Constable Jeff Bell, who talked all about his job. Also, he let the Preps explore his police car and even gave them new police related toys to use during Developmental play. The Preps also used computer programs, ipad apps, videos, graphic organisers, dress ups, craft and books to find out what tasks, tools, uniform and work places relate to each job. On Friday, to celebrate and reinforce their learning, the Preps dressed up as either firefighters, police officers or paramedics.

This week, the Preps are focusing on jobs in our community, such as doctors, nurses, vets, dentists, posties, chefs and business men/women. On Friday, the Preps are able to dress up as one of these professionals.

The Prep Team

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Senior Constable Bell showed the Preps his uniform and tools that police officers use.

 

Then, naughty Mr. Williams was handcuffed by Senior Constable Bell, much to everyones amusement!

Lastly, the Preps explore the police car!

  

 

Friday dress ups and exploration of emergency services during Developmental Play