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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OPENING THE DOORSBuilding Foundations
for Successful Learning
Prep
St Anthony’s, Rockhampton Rockhampton Diocese Catholic Education
Prayer Curriculum Learning in
Prep Partnershi
p in Learning
WELCOME TO PREP
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HEADING, QUOTE
OR DELETE
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.