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P r e p. Opening the Doors. Building Foundations for Successful Learning. St Anthony’s, Rockhampton. Rockhampton Diocese Catholic Education. Welcome to prep. Prayer Curriculum Learning in Prep Partnership in Learning. Opening the doors.
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Prep Opening the Doors Building Foundations for Successful Learning St Anthony’s, Rockhampton Rockhampton Diocese Catholic Education
Welcome to prep Prayer Curriculum Learning in Prep Partnership in Learning Opening the doors
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 Prayer for School Children HEADING, QUOTE OR DELETE Opening the doors
Curriculum in Prep The curriculum documents used in the Prep year of schooling are: • Early Years Curriculum Guidelines • Australian Curriculum Together these documents will provide children the solid foundation necessary for successful lifelong learning. Opening the doors
Early Years Curriculum Guidelines • Social and personal learning • Health and physical learning • Active learning processes Australian Curriculum • English • Mathematics • Science • History • Geography Religion Opening the doors
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. Opening the doors
Research shows that young children need opportunities to develop their sensory, intellectual 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 build on prior knowledge and skills. Contexts for Learning Opening the doors Adapted from QSA, Early Years Curriculum Materials, 2006
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. Opening the doors
A day in the life of Prep! Opening the doors
How Parent’s can help in Prep? Opening the doors
General information Opening the doors
QuestionsThank you for your attendance. I/we look forward to working with you and your child/ren this year. Opening the doors