OAKLEIGH SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ready Set Grow – Let the Adventures of School Begin!

At Oakleigh South Primary School, Prep is a fun and interactive year combining formal learning with integrated units and special theme days. We are dedicated to providing students with engaging activities that develop their individuality. We share our love of learning and are focused on celebrating all students’ learning successes.

Literacy

Welcome to our Prep classroom, where early literacy is the cornerstone of our curriculum. In this crucial year, we focus on building a strong foundation in letter sound knowledge, which is essential for decoding words, fostering comprehension, and developing confident readers.

Students engage in activities that reinforce their understanding of how letters form sounds and words, enabling them to decode text with increasing accuracy. This knowledge supports their comprehension skills, allowing them to understand and enjoy the stories they read.

Writing is another key focus in our Prep classroom. We guide students through the basics of sentence structure, helping them to form simple, meaningful sentences. Spelling instruction is integrated into daily lessons, encouraging students to apply their letter sound knowledge as they begin to write words and sentences independently.

By the end of the year, our students have increased their confidence and made great strides in reading and writing.

Numeracy

In our Prep classroom, we continually enhance our counting skills while also exploring a broad range of topics in number, measurement, and statistics. Our approach includes the use of concrete materials and hands-on activities, which are vital in supporting and extending students’ understanding across all mathematical concepts. These interactive tools help students grasp abstract ideas through tangible experiences.

To further enrich our mathematics program, we integrate engaging educational programs like Mathletics, Maths Seeds, and Maths Invaders. These platforms not only reinforce classroom learning but also provide opportunities for students to practice and advance their skills at home, fostering a love for mathematics that extends beyond the school day.

Interpersonal

Here at OSPS, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing students’ interpersonal skills, which are crucial for their overall development and independence. Through a variety of programs and activities, students are guided to build positive relationships, develop resilience, and foster a sense of responsibility.

Students actively participate in the Resilience Project and the Four R’s program, both of which are designed to cultivate emotional intelligence, empathy, and coping strategies. The Buddy Program pairs our Foundation students with Year 4 peers, creating a supportive environment where younger students can learn from their older buddies, further promoting independence and social confidence.

Regularly structured social skills sessions allow students to practice and refine their interpersonal abilities in a safe and encouraging setting. Their achievements and progress are celebrated at our fortnightly Prep assemblies, where student successes are recognized and shared, reinforcing the value of their efforts and encouraging a strong sense of community.

Integrated Studies

Students explore the integrated topics ‘Our Classroom Community’, ‘Indigenous Culture, ‘We Are Family’ and ‘Little Einsteins’. These topics encourage students to think creatively and offer a richer understanding of the world around us.

Special Activities

Some of the special activities Prep students are involved in include:

  • Easter Hat Parade
  • Mother’s and Father’s Day Afternoons
  • Melbourne Zoo Excursion
  • 100th Day of School Celebration
  • Teddy Bear Sleep Over
  • Prep Swimming Program
  • Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)
  • Fire Education
  • St. John’s Ambulance
  • Reptile Incursion
  • Responsible Pet
  • Prep to Grade One Transition
  • Topic specific dress up days
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