It's the last week of school! I have been hearing some wonderful stories about what the children are doing in the holidays - Disney on Ice, travelling to Melbourne, going to Sydney, visiting family, friends coming over, and just staying at home to play! The teachers hope that everyone has a wonderful but restful holiday and return again safely on the 12th July.
Phonics:
This week we are learning about:
oo and oo
(book) (moon)
If you would like to access some games and activities over the holidays don't forget that Copacabana Public School has a great page with access to lots of educational games! Click on the Stage 1 link.
http://www.copacabana-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/Get_Smart_Pages/Get_Smart.htm
Literacy/Maths Groups and Gross Motor:
Please note there will be no group activites in KC and KF this week. Last week was the final week of Gross Motor also. These activities will be recommencing week 2 next term. Hope to see you all then!
NAIDOC Assembly:
Scone Public wil be holding their NAIDOC Assembly this Wednesday 29th June at 10:45am. Parents are most welcome to attend. The Kindergarten students will be performing a special item as well as the Year 2 choir. Parents are also invited to stay afterwards for a sausage sizzle.
Happy Birthday:
We have lots of birthdays during the holidays, so Happy Birthday to all these great Kindy kids!
We are nearly half way through Kindergarten! Wow, hasn't that gone fast!
The teachers have been preparing the student reports, which will go home next week.
If you would like to meet with the teacher regarding your child's progress simply phone the office to make an appointment or just drop in and organise a convenient time to have a chat.
Phonics:
This week we are learning about
ng and v
The children are getting quite confident with the sounds now. Continue blending them together to make simple words, and even some tricky ones too!
Here are a few to get you started:
zip, wind, black, crib, jump, plum, paint, boats, horn, keep, ring, swing
Literacy:
KC & KF: How the birds got their colours
This is an Aboriginal Dreamtime story. Although I couldn't find it online, I did find some links to other Aboriginal stories. Check them out below by clicking on the link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCuuRRrfOXo&feature=related
http://www.abc.net.au/dustechoes/dustEchoesFlash.htm
KW: Mrs Wishy Washy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3lPl26wO_4
KP: The Hungry Giant
I couldn't find the story of the hungry giant, so I have included a story about another ginat - Jack and the Beanstalk!
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/jack-and-the-beanstalk
Assembly
KF will be running the assembly this week. They will also be performing a special dance item! Parents and friends are most welcome to attend. The assembly starts at 12.10pm.
NAIDOC WEEK
Next Week Scone Public School are celebrating NAIDOC week.
Today, NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. There will be a special asssembly on Wednesday morning. Parents and friends are invited to attend. The kindergarten students will be performing a song! Parents are invited to stay afterwards for a sausage sizzle with the students.
Happy Birthday
Sorry, we had no updates last week as the computer system at school had crashed! I know.....how ever did we cope? With the technology of today our entire school day pretty much runs on the smartboard. Oh well....we did seem to manage!
Phonics:
This week we are learning
ee or
During my internet browsing I found a wonderful site dedicated to jolly Phonics. It has a great video outlining why we teach Jolly Phonics. Check it out if you like:
http://jollylearning.co.uk/overview-about-jolly-phonics/
Literacy:
This week students are reading:
KC & KF: The Hungry Giant
I couldn't find the story about the Hungry Giant, so I included a story about another giant......Jack and the Beanstalk.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/jack-and-the-beanstalk
KP: Rosie's Walk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQDo0n4mLk
KW:Dear Zoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzl9IyeMWto
School Photos
Tomorrow Wednesday 8th June will be School Photo Day. Students should come dressed in their winter uniform. Students will need to take their jacket off for the photo and they can put it back on straight afterwards. Please remember to send the photo envelope back in with your child, even if you do not wish to purchase any photos. The company use them to collate and assign each students name. I'm sure we will have some beautiful girls and handsome boys!
