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

Elephant Toothpaste

Last Friday, the Preps made elephant toothpaste during language experience. Below are some pictures  and a video from our experiment. If you are viewing this post by email, please click on the link and watch the video from our blog. If you would like to make elephant toothpaste at home, instructions can be found here: https://sciencebob.com/fantastic-foamy-fountain/

 

Happy holidays!

Walking Water

Below is a video about one of our latest language experiences. The Preps conducted a simple experiment that works quickly and is very impressive. Students watched as coloured water 'walked' along paper towels into an empty up, and the colours mixed together to make new colours. 

If you would like to do this experiment at home, then you can find instructions on this webpage: http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/walking-water-science-experiment?ref=collection_view%2Cscience-experiments

Me, Mimi, Hana

A couple of weeks ago, the Preps sung the Japanese song Me, Mimi, Hanna at our Japanese assembly. Here is a video of their performance.

Reminder: Family Dinners

Thank you to all of the families who sent in photos for the Preps Integrated writing this week. The Preps used the photos to write about their families and shortly a display will be put up of the student's work. All photos will be returned on Monday.

Next week, the students will be writing about what their family likes to eat for dinner.  Could you please provide a picture of a favourite family meal by the 3rd of June. Photos can be sent by email or handed to a teacher before or after school.

Thank you again for your assistance,

The Prep Team

Japanese Breakfast and Assembly

Thank you to all of the parents who helped make the delicious Japanese breakfast and to the students who dressed up in Japanese colours or clothing. Below are some picture from our morning.

Family Dinners

Thank you to all of the families who sent in photos for the Preps Integrated writing this week. The Preps used the photos to write about their families and shortly a display will be put up of the student's work. All photos will be returned on Monday.

Next week, the students will be writing about what their family likes to eat for dinner.  Could you please provide a picture of a favourite family meal by the 3rd of June. Photos can be sent by email or handed to a teacher before or after school.

Thank you again for your assistance,

The Prep Team

Colourful Milk Swirl Experiment

 Today, during language experience, the Preps conducted an experiment. They added milk to a bowl and added several drops of food colouring. Then they touched the colours with a detergent dipped cotton swab. The Preps excitedly watched as the colours mixed and swirled together, making new colours and shapes. Soon after, the students brainstormed words to use for their writing. Some of these words included colourful, amazing, swirling, rainbow, lollipop and smooth.