Raparapa, 2025 Term Four

Celebration of Learning

Families are invited to the Celebration of Learning. Students will be sharing their work and demonstrating learning in action. A hands-on craft activity will also be available for parents to join.

Literacy Learning – Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA)

Year 0–1 students will continue with daily BSLA lessons. This structured literacy approach builds strong foundations in Reading and Writing through:

●      Phonemic Awareness: Playing with sounds in words (rhyming, syllables, first/last sounds)

●      Phonics: Connecting sounds to letters and learning to read/write simple words

●      Decoding Skills: Sounding out unfamiliar words instead of guessing

●      Spelling & Writing: Practising letters, spelling words, and writing simple sentences

●      Oral Language & Vocabulary: Storytelling, speaking, and vocabulary development

●      Reading Practice: Reading books aligned with phonics and learning to build fluency

For more on BSLA and how to support your child at home, visit: betterstartapproach.com/resources/for-families

Mathematics

Students will be developing number skills through a variety of engaging activities. The focus areas include:

●      Counting On and Back: Using number lines, songs, and games to count forwards and backwards from any number up to 20 and beyond.

●      Working with Numbers to 20: Understanding number order, comparing numbers, and recognising patterns within this range.

●      Addition and Subtraction: Using practical resources, pictures, and mental strategies to solve number problems within 20.

●      Halving and Doubling: Exploring these concepts using objects, drawings, and number facts to build fluency.

●      Money: Recognising coins, understanding their value, and using them in simple addition and subtraction problems.

●      Odd and Even Numbers: Identifying odd and even numbers through patterns and hands-on activities.

●      Year 0 will be focusing on building strong number foundations through practical learning to build on in Year 1.

Reading at Home

Students should be bringing home their weekly reader and Home-Link Book in their bookbags. Signing the Home-Link Book helps reinforce reading at home and supports ongoing progress.

Athletics

The Physical Education lessons for Term 4 are focused on building athletic skills in preparation for Athletics Day. 

Raparapa Day Trip - Dropzone Trampoline Park and Playground

The Raparapa outing is to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun, active, and social experience that supports student wellbeing, teamwork, and resilience.

Parent support will be needed to help make this trip possible. Communication will be shared via the @school app.