Reception

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Asslaam-U-Alaikum

Wow, what an impressive learning journey has about to end. In this article we are going to share snippets of our learning in areas of curriculum and different events Reception classes had attended during Term 3.

In this area of curriculum students have been continuingly building up on their knowledge of letter sounds, segmenting and blending. Many of our students are showing excellent progress in reading and writing skills. We commend some of our students who have already reached the reading levels expected by the end of this year level, Keep up your excellent work, CHAMPS! Some students have put their writing to the test and using their words and sentence knowledge to express their ideas. Please see the sample of work from some of our students in photos. You might observe some students are using their phonic knowledge to write words. This is an important stage in writing development.

In Mathematics, our focus was on using number knowledge to add or subtract from a group of things. We used hands on material and interactive games to consolidate this learning. On top of classroom learning we had an opportunity to participate in World of Maths Excursion. Students thoroughly enjoyed these hands-on activities and learned mathematical concepts in a fun way.

We have explored the topic of Materials in Science. Students have been engaged and involved in observing what are different materials. We are very pleased to see that the students are regularly making connections with the environment around them by sharing their observations, discussing and asking questions. Reception “A” had grown Crystals to present their scientific findings in the Oliphant Science Competition. Alhamdullillah! Our class project has won a prize in SA’s largest science competition. In Term 4 representatives from our class will go to the award ceremony to receive the award.

Reception classes are consolidating their learning about self and family in this term in HASS. Students are regularly using painting, drawing, and pasting techniques to express their ideas in a meaningful way. In Digital Technologies, reception A students learnt how to log on to a computer. Students have also explored Word Document features such as fonts, size and colour. 

Reception classes have been involved in learning tennis this term through School Sports Program for Physical Education. Students are looking forward to annual Sports Day because they have been practicing various skills for sports day as well. The second highlight of the term was our BOOK WEEK. Students participated in a number of learning activities around this event. Reception students have been involved in listening to the stories and writing or drawing about their favourite characters from books. Students even had a chance to dress up as their favourite character on a special book week assembly. Reception has also presented their favourite story, Dear Zoo, with a little twist.

We wish you a well-rested break, and Inshaa Allah we will see you all in Term 4.

Kindest regards

Mrs. Qudsia Haider

Mrs. Helen Ouban