Advent and Waiting for So Much More

Kindergarten C

The Kindergarten children have been extremely busy and the countdown to Pre-Primary has begun!

This week, we put our finishing touches onto our Christmas tree that we have entered in a competition at Ellenbrook Bunnings. Our recycled tree is made entirely of bottle tops and plastic bottles and it looks amazing. Bunnings will be holding a Christmas Family Fun Night on Wednesday, 9 December from 6pm until 8pm where you can vote for your favourite tree. We are hoping to win products to add to our sustainable garden in our nature playground.

With only one week of Kindergarten to go, we have been practising for our Christmas concert, using the iPads to create collages about our favourite things in Kindergarten, learning all about Advent and the coming of baby Jesus, playing with our friends and making delicious Rudolf biscuits.

We definitely know how to have a good time in Kindergarten!

Mrs Borg

Kindergarten C Teacher

Pre-Primary

The season of Advent has welcomed an elf into our Pre-Primary classroom. She has recently been watching the students in their day-to-day writing, Mathematics and Religious Education lessons. The students made a collective vote to call her “Sparkles". Sparkles has the important job is to report back to Santa, all the many skills the Pre-Primary children are learning and if they are being naughty or nice.

One of the important lessons recently taught in Pre-Primary, is the true meaning of Christmas. The meaning is presented in the name itself, Christ-mas. The birth of Jesus Christ is the centre of all the celebrations and it is in his footsteps that we care and respect others in this season. The students have donated three hampers to the Christmas Appeal and have displayed a keen interest in continuing to “Make a difference”, linking with their Big Ideas target.

Sparkles would have also seen the students starting to assemble a Nativity scene. It is still in progress, but will be worth coming into the classroom to see. The creative thought and individuality makes each Nativity picture quite special.

I am sure that Sparkles was just around the corner, if not from afar, to watch the Pre-Primary Assembly. I can imagine she would be very proud to tell Santa how well they performed when showcasing their memories of the year. I would personally like to thank you everyone who attended.

Miss Pritchard

Pre-Primary Teacher

Other News

The Junior School Christmas Concert will be held in the College Amphitheatre on Tuesday, 8 December at 9:30am. Families are invited to come along with their blanket, cushion and hat to enjoy the outdoor experience. The students have been busy preparing a variety of items to showcase their gifts and talents. Morning Tea in the Early Learning Centre will follow, including a visit from a very special guest.

Other Final Week College Event information can be found on the Principal's Blog.

Melissa Croswell

Head of Junior School 

Friday, 4 December