Category: Foundation

Fantastic Authors in Foundation

Our Foundation students have learnt about many text types this year.  Many Foundation parents have expressed astonishment that their children are currently finding examples of alliteration in their readers and are talking about onomatopoeia! Free choice writing is popular, as students now know how to write a variety of genres and can select at whim. Here are some recent…

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Foundation Excursion to the Botanic Gardens

Some photos from our magnificent day.

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Foundation Costumes for Carols Night

At our Carols night on Tuesday 15th December, Foundation A and D will be singing a carol together. We request students to come dressed in the Christmas colours of red, white or green.  Any festive headwear is welcomed as well,  such as Santa hats and reindeer ears. Foundation B and C students will be singing together.  They are asked to…

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CHICKEN POX / SHINGLES CASE IN FOUNDATION

Today we received notification that a Foundation student has been diagnosed with shingles. Prior to being diagnosed, the student did attend school  for a short period, during which time the student may have been infectious. Should you require further information, full details about the disease can be found via the following link  http://ideahttp:s.health.vic.gov.au/bluebook/chicken-pox.asp and details regarding school exclusion periods are outlined here  http://ideas.health.vic.gov.au/guidelines/school-exclusion-table.asp….

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Foundation 2016 Transition Program Concludes

The official  2016 Transition Program at Toorak Primary finished last Tuesday.  It was a pleasure to meet the newest members of our school community who will start school in 2016.  The Foundation teachers are indebted to the many Grade 6 students who shone as ambassadors for our school and assisted us to register and entertain the children. A…

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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR OUR TERM 4 SWIMMING PROGRAM

Every Friday beginning week 1 through to  week 9 of Term 4 (except Friday 6th November), Foundation students will be taking part in swimming lessons.  We will travel to Kings St Kilda East swimming pool, located at 97 Alma Road  St Kilda East by bus. We will be seeking parent assistance each week to help dress…

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