Scotch College

IIn Term One the Prep boys are learning about their own family history as well as the school’s rich tradition in our new unit, ‘My History and How I Share My Story’. They will investigate their own family tree and develop an understanding of the terms ‘past’, ‘present’ and ‘future’. The boys will visit our own Scotch College archives where they will see and hear stories of the past and possibly make real connections to their father’s or grandfather’s time at the school. We are also hoping to make some connections with the indigenous history of the area, particularly the Yarra River and its native fauna and flora.

In Mathematics we will be focusing heavily on Number with the boys becoming familiar with the number names and words to ten. They will also be introduced and taught elements of Measurement and Geometry as well as Statistics and Probability. Throughout the year, the boys will be encouraged to use mathematical terms and to think, using clear, logical methods. Hands on and manipulative based learning will form the core of our Prep Mathematics program.

Sight words will be given to each boy and he will be tested as he indicates he has mastered the words. Reading at home should be an important part of an everyday routine. In the classroom, boys will read various texts and picture storybooks in a variety of contexts. Thinking tools and routines, along with questions that encourage in-depth responses, will provide scaffolding and guide the boys towards deeper thinking.

Tamara Prangnell and Anthony Tasca, Prep Classroom Teachers
Anna Marshall and Heather Brooker, Prep Classroom Assistants