News from Kambarang 8
It’s been a fantastic start to Term 3 in K8, with plenty of learning, laughter, and exciting new experiences!
Last term, we had a lovely excursion to the park where we enjoyed eating our lunch outdoors and spotting signs of the changing seasons. We talked about things like falling leaves, cooler weather, and how nature changes throughout the year. After lunch, we had a great time playing in the playground with other classes—climbing, sliding, and swinging on the swings. It was a fun and active day enjoyed by everyone as seen in the photos below.
In Literacy, we’ve been working hard on learning our sounds and letters. We are beginning to blend these sounds together to make words, and it’s been wonderful to see everyone growing in confidence and enjoying their reading and writing journeys.
In Maths, we’ve been exploring the concept of location. Through fun and interactive group activities, we’ve been moving and placing objects around the room, helping us understand terms like next to, in front of, and behind. These lessons have been full of energy and enthusiasm!
During our HASS lessons, we are preparing to dive into the past by looking at old photos and toys. We’ll be comparing how things have changed over time and learning about what life was like for children many years ago. We can’t wait to discover more!
In Health, we’ve been focusing on our feelings, as well as how to share and build friendships. We’ve had thoughtful discussions and engaging activities to help us better understand ourselves and others.
In Talk for Writing, we recently finished exploring A Monster’s Surprise. The students had a wonderful time retelling the story using AUSLAN signs for key words, and they especially enjoyed learning the actions that brought the story to life. Our play corner was transformed into a cozy cave—just like in the book—which made for some imaginative play, and we even had our own class tea party, just like the characters! We’re now diving into The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and the children are showing even more excitement as they learn the story through actions, repetition, and interactive play. It’s been fantastic to see their engagement grow with each new tale!
It’s been a fun-filled and busy start to the term in K8, and we’re so proud of all the learning and growing happening in our classroom. We’re excited to see what the rest of Term 3 has in store!
Regards,
Tara Moloney
