Talk time - Students have been allocated a specific day to present an oral presentation to the class which will help develop confidence with speaking and listening skills. An overview for the term will be sent home outlining the topics for each week. Students will present a 2 minute presentation focusing on a specific listening and speaking focus. As the term progresses additional activities may be added either for the whole class or individually as required.

Home Reader - The students will be given a home reader to take home daily. Students are encouraged to read to an adult for 10-15 minutes every day and parents are encouraged to complete their child’s reading log daily. Home readers need to be returned to school every day. Use this opportunity to ask your child questions about their book to help and improve their reading and comprehension skills.

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDS LEARNING

• Developing independence in your child. Where possible make them responsible for putting or checking that their lunch box, library bag (Wednesday), hat and/or reading folder is in their bag

• At home asking your child to follow two step instructions such as asking them to take their clothes to their bedroom and put them away in their drawers. 

• Where possible, arrive at school on time by 8:45am as it helps the children settle into the day.