What a busy term 1 we have had in the sporting realm.
All students participated in Footsteps, year 3-6’s engaging in a UniSA mini lab session, trialling and competing for the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival.
This term junior primary has been focusing on fundamental movement skills (FMS). Reception students have focused on ball skills. They have learned how to control different balls (rolling, throwing, bouncing, kicking, catching and striking). The year 1’s & 2’s has focused on mastering FMS by exploring object manipulation and techniques for rolling and throwing (for accuracy and distance), bouncing and catching.
The year 3 & 4’s has been introduced to sport-specific object control and manipulative skills in sports such as basketball and tennis. They have been introduced to tactics and understanding when and why we choose to pass or dribble the ball in game like situations.
The year 5 & 6’s has been focusing on different leadership skills needed to lead others effectively in a PE setting. They lead the class in pairs in either a warm-up game, main skill or cool down activity. They then had exposure to problem solving games and how to effectively communicate to create a cohesive team.
In week 4 UniSA master students taught our 3 – 6 students team games for a lesson.
Why is fluency important?
Math fact fluency in the early years forms the foundation that children need to complete more complex mathematical work later on. The ability to accurately and quickly recall addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts without using too much brain power is essential because our working memory can only hold up to 7 new things at a time. When we help children move these math facts from their working memory into their long-term memory where they can be effortlessly retrieved, students can use their working memory for more complex tasks.
What are the basic addition and subtraction facts children need to master by the end of Year 2?
There are basic fact strategies related to numbers to 20 that children work on at different stages from Reception to Year 2.
They are:
Count on 1, 2, 3
Facts of 10 (e.g., 1 and 9 make 10, 2 and 8 make ten and so on)
Doubles (For example, double 4 is 8)
Near Doubles
Bridge 10
Use a rule (what to do when adding to a 0)
These also have a related subtraction strategy.
Enrolments for 2026 & 2027
Our classrooms are filling up! We have limited places available for 2026, and enrolments in 2027 is already growing. If you have a child due to start in either of these years, please ensure you submit an application form to secure your place. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us in the office.
Joeys Playgroup – A Community Favourite!
Our Joeys Playgroup is thriving! This much-loved FREE community playgroup runs every Wednesday morning from 9-11am during the school term and welcomes families of all kinds—parents, grandparents, and caregivers alike.
Under the warm guidance of Tahlia, our wonderful playgroup coordinator, little ones enjoy a mix of structured and unstructured play, with fun weekly themes to keep things exciting. The key highlight is story and song time at the end—always a crowd favourite! If you're looking for a welcoming space for your child to play, explore, and make new friends, come along—we’d love to see you! 💙
