OPENING THE DOORSBuilding Foundations

for Successful Learning

Prep

St Anthony’s, Rockhampton Rockhampton Diocese Catholic Education

Prayer Curriculum Learning in

Prep Partnershi

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WELCOME TO PREP

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PRAYER FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

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Father of all merciesWe ask that you would blessthe youngest and littlest of learners,the most helpless and powerless of persons,with Your infinite and loving mercy,granting them the strength to learn, concentrate,and act in love towardstheir teachers and fellow students.We also ask that You would watch over them,at home and at schooland give them proper directionso that they may learnof Your wonderful virtues.We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. AmenDavid Bennett

Curriculum in Prep The curriculum documents used in the Prep year of schooling are:Early Years Curriculum GuidelinesAustralian CurriculumTogether these documents will provide children the solid foundation necessary for successful lifelong learning.

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Early Years Curriculum GuidelinesSocial and personal learning Health and physical learningActive learning processes

Australian CurriculumEnglishMathematicsScienceHistoryGeography

Religion

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In Prep we

value children as individuals.view children as active and

capable learners.create an environment that is

safe and supportive.build on prior knowledge and

learning.encourage children to share their

opinions, make decisions and discuss their learning.

support children to make positive relationships with others.

foster partnerships with families.

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Research shows that young chi ldren need opportunit ies to develop their sensory, intel lectual and emotional appreciation of the world around them. In prep the contexts for learning provide the teaching and learning environments and experiences where teachers teach new ideas, connect to and bui ld on prior knowledge and ski l ls.

Contexts for Learning

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Adapted from QSA, Early Years Curriculum Materials, 2006

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Oral Language

The development of oral language is vital in prep. Oral language is the foundation to successful learning in so many other areas for example reading and writing.

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A day in the life of Prep!

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How Parent’s can help in Prep?

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General information

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Questions

Thank you for your attendance.

I/we look forward to working with you and your child/ren this year.