The Grade Prep/1/2 classroom is the place where the foundation for learning begins!
The school’s motto ‘TOGETHER WE LEARN’ is very evident within the classroom. By providing a supportive and inclusive environment, all students are encouraged to have a go and challenge themselves academically across all the curriculum areas. Learning tasks are planned and implemented to meet individual student learning needs. As a class, we participate in daily literacy and numeracy learning tasks. Each lesson has a clear learning intention for students. A variety of learning approaches are utilised to teach concepts and practise learnt skills including small focused groups, partner work, games and independent tasks. Students have 1:1 access to iPads, so that they can use ICT programs support their learning. Each day students participate in a fine motor program to build essential skills. Throughout the week, students have timetabled specialist subjects in Physical Education,Auslan, The Arts – music, drama and creative arts, WellBeing, and MARC van. The Prep/1/2 students also have an older Buddy in the Grade 5/6 classroom. The two classes meet regularly so that Buddies can participate in a variety of structured activities that teach and practise the skills of respect, care, inclusion, acceptance, responsibility and friendship. The school’s values: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are a central focus with in the classroom creating an environment that is positive, collaborative and nurturing. |