Welcome Back to PPH Everyone! Term 3 I can’t believe it.
Hope
everyone had a safe, relaxing and fun filled holiday! I know I did, however, I
missed the children and I was so proud to see them all grown up again marching
through the door yesterday. There has definitely been some growth spurts, new
haircuts and once again the children are showing how independent they are with
their morning routines.
We had a
great day on Tuesday listening to everyone’s holiday stories and hearing about
ice-skating, visits to the Zoo, fun at Bounce Inc, Bali and many other wonderful
experiences. They seemed fresh and rested ready for another hard working term.
First of all
I would like to give a big WELCOME to the Richardson Family to OLC. We
have Ellie joining us in PPH. Just a reminder to the classroom representatives
to attach the Richardson's email and contact details to the class information forum.
Thank you
again to all parents for their on-going support with all that you do in PPH. We
have a new parent roster up and ready for term 3. We appreciate your help for
our morning learning program (9am-11am). We only require one parent each day
from Monday-Thursday.
Your child’s
small pillow was taken home over the
holidays to be washed. Please bring them back to class ASAP.
End of Last
Term was a busy one. Reports were issued out on the Last Friday in your child’s
bag. Hope everyone received them. This was the first time your child received a
formal report. Please remember that each child is a unique individual. Your
child’s Learning Journey will differ from other classmates and even from their
siblings. It does not pay to compare. Should you wish to discuss your child’s
report you can make an appointment to see me.
The
predominate focus of this Semester’s learning program is the further development
of your child’s literacy skills. Your child will have the opportunity to take
home a reader to accelerate this important
process. The children will also receive a set of Sight Word Cards so they can begin to learn all the important sight
words. All this doesn’t mean we forget everything else! We are always
practising and revisiting our letter sounds and concepts already taught to
become confident learners in Pre-Primary. Notes explaining the best use of both
readers and Sight Words will be sent home in the first few weeks of this term.
Both Pre-Primaries will be hosting an information evening about Home Reading
and morning journal writing. The meeting will be occurring in Week Three and the date
and time will be announced prior to this day.
Looking forward
to the cooperation and support of all parents in assisting the children of PPH
in achieving their learning goals for this Semester (and having lots of fun
doing it!)
Miss Horrocks.
Any concerns all quiries, please don't hestistae to contact me by email. 