Week 4 of Winter Term has come and gone!

Pre-Kindergarten

We have had a wonderful few weeks exploring the topic of farms, with the children engaging in a range of activities across all domains of learning linked to the topic. I was particularly impressed with how hard the children were trying with their counting of farm animals and how excited they were to show me their counting.

This week some of the children showed a particular interest in having a go at writing their names, so the next few weeks will see the children provided with opportunities to explore writing and creating their names using a range of materials. They also had a great time creating sound using objects from around the room. After the children explored the different sounds they can make we got out some musical instruments. They had a wonderful time exploring all of the sounds and dancing to the music they created.  

Finally, a reminder that a message was sent via Parent CONEQT with a picture collage from last term. If you haven't yet checked this, I encourage you to do so as it is very important to take the time to talk to your child about what they have been doing at school. If you are having any trouble accessing this, please see the front office and they can help you reset your password.

Mrs Fretwell

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher 

KINDERGARTEN C

We have had a wonderful and exciting time in Kindergarten this week.

On Thursday, we had a dress up day where the staff and children came dressed as what they want to be when they grow up. The classroom was filled with lots of interesting occupations such as waste managers, teachers, ballerinas, racing car drivers, train conductors, princesses, trapeze artists, chefs, fire fighters and police officers.

During Religious Education we have been wondering and learning about our amazing God who enables us to change and grow. Last week we planted tiny seeds and enjoyed looking after them and watching them grow into cress plants. Mrs Borg made black silhouette cutouts of our heads and we had lots of fun trying to guess who was who.

Next week we will complete our alphabet adventures by looking at the letters yY and zZ before heading into Life Week where we will learn all about how we can look after ourselves and other people. Kindergarten is the best!

Mrs Borg

Kindergarten C Teacher

Pre-Primary

“Oh the places you go” Dr Seuss

I would like to acknowledge the inspiring walk to Uluru that Mr McKern is embarking on. He has faced some set backs but has overcome them with determination and hope, saying “Grace shines its light on me”.

The Pre-Primary’s have followed Mr McKern’s journey by keeping up to date with his Twitter blog and have made regular contact. This week the students had the opportunity to communicate with Mr McKern and the Kindergarten students from Warburton Primary School via FaceTime video messaging. The students have been recording geographical data of Mr McKern’s walk to Uluru on a map of Australia, begun posing questions, making observations and using everyday language to describe location and direction of his journey.

Please consider the following African proverb; “It takes a village to raise a child.” Every person in a child’s life has the opportunity to make a positive impact. Mr McKern’s trip has given the students a different perspective on life.

Please continue to support Mr McKern on his journey by reading his blog posts on the following Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/RedEarthBluBoot

Miss Emma Pritchard

Pre-Primary Teacher

Year Two

The Year 2 class have had a very busy two weeks. During Mathematics, students have been developing their number facts, such as ‘Friend’s of Ten’, and deciding whether certain events are likely or unlikely to occur.

We have been focusing on developing our project for LIFE Week. The class will be creating an animal and building a habitat for it. They have researched different groups of animals and have been able to classify them according to their features. During Literacy, students are working towards completing a Report to present information about their created animal. These wonderful creations will be on display as part of our ‘Holy Cross Zoo’ in Week 6.

The Religious Education Unit for this term is Baptism. Students are learning that God comes to live in people through the pouring on of water while the words of Baptism are said. They will also learn that we show love to God by caring for creation as Jesus taught.

Thank you to all the wonderful parents who put their hands up to assist with the activities that are taking place over LIFE Week. It is going to be a great week.

Mrs Croswell and Miss Cherubino

Year Two Teachers

OTHER NEWS

Thank you to everyone who supported the Book Fair. It was a hugely successful event. A special thank you to Mrs Jess, Mrs Davies and the parents who volunteered their time to run the event.

Families are welcome to attend the Junior School Liturgy on Wednesday in the Parish Church at 9am.

Melissa Croswell

Head of Junior School

14 August 2015