Learning about Emergency Services

Last week, the Preps focused on learning about emergency services used by our community. The Preps used computer programs, ipad apps, videos, graphic organisers, dress ups, craft and books to learn about their tasks, tools, uniform and work place. On Friday, to celebrate their learning, the Preps dressed up as either firefighters, police officers or paramedics.

Paramedic Visit

Last week, the Preps had a special visitor. Miss C came and spoke to them about her job as a Paramedic. She talked about her uniform, tools, tasks and her ambulance. The Preps were able to ask her questions that they had after completing their own investigations and then they were able to explore her ambulance. 

 

100 days of school

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 Tuesday the 4^th 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.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation,

The Prep Team – Miss Jennah, Kellie, Freya and Mary

Term 3 Specialist Timetable

Prep	A	B	C
Monday
Tuesday	Visual Arts		PE
Wednesday	PE Japanese/Science	Visual Arts PE	Japanese/Science Visual Arts
Thursday		Japanese/Science
Friday

Class Pets

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Prep teachers are very excited to announce the arrival of our class PETS!

We have Pippa the Platypus, Wally the Wombat and Kylie the Kookaburra that will be taking it in turns to come home with each child. The prep students need to write about what they did with their pet friends and they can draw a picture or add a photo if they want to. 

The pets are coming home in bags with a diary. Please take care of these as they need to make it around to all the preps in a clean and orderly condition. This is an opportunity for you to spend a bit of time having a go at sounding out words with your child and see how their writing is progressing. Students will have the pet for 2 nights. 

Return days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so please assist students to return them on time so the next student doesn’t miss out.

Thanks in advance for your assistance with this new and exciting home adventure! 

The Prep Team 

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!

 Dear Parents/Carers,

This Term the Preps will be learning all about jobs. They will be learning about emergency services, community workers, trades people and all about the jobs at school.

As part of this exploration each Friday the students will be encouraged to dress up.   Below there is a timetable to say what to dress up as each week.  This is not something the students have to do and we are not saying you need to go and buy these costumes.  If the students have costumes or they have a hat or jacket that supports the theme then that would be great. If students do not have a costume, then they come in their school uniform.

Please note: 

THIS IS NOT A FREE DRESS OR FANCY DRESS DAY!!!!

Students are to only dress up in costumes that support the weekly theme.

Also as part of the exploration of jobs, we are inviting parents into the classroom that would like to talk about their job. If this interests you, please come and see one of the Prep teachers so we can see what time works.

If you have any questions regarding these the dress up days or anything in regards to jobs, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Prep teachers.

Thanks in advance

Miss Jennah, Freya and Kellie

  

TIMETABLE	TOPIC	APPROPRIATE COSTUMES
WEEK 2: Friday 24th July	Emergency Services	Fire fighters, Paramedics, Police officers
WEEK 3: Friday 31st July	Community Jobs	doctors, nurses, vets, retail assistants, businessmen/women, transport drivers, pilots
WEEK 4: Friday 7th August	Trades People	builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, concreters, brick layers, gardeners
WEEK 5: Friday 14th August	School workers	Principals, teachers, computer technician, office workers, maintenance worker, speech pathologist, students

The Prep Family Museum

Last Friday, the Preps invited special people in their lives to visit our family museum. 

Everyone watched a slideshow of pictures from semester 1 and then shared their writing with others. 

Thank you to everyone who came and visited our museum! It was great celebrating the Preps' learning and achievements this semester.

The Preps

Reminders for Week 10 & 11

Dear parents & caregivers,

Just a reminder that this Friday (the 19th of June), students will be encouraged to wear their slippers to school. Please pack a pair of shoes as well, as the students will only be wearing their slippers inside.

On Monday (the 22nd of June), MPS will be celebrating Chinese culture. Students will be encouraged to wear traditional Chinese clothing or colours (red and yellow).

Also, parent teacher interviews will be held on Wednesday (the 24th of June) from 2 to 7.30 pm. If you have any questions about the interview, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lastly, students will finish school at 2.30pm on Friday the 26th of June.

Thanks,

The Prep Team