Merry Christmas to all!!!

Well our year has drawn to close and what a busy year it has been!! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has helped out in some way during 2010.

A big THANKS to our fabulous Parent Group, who without them, our Christmas Party wouldn't have happened (check out the pics). They have also co-ordinated the Kindergarten photos this year and have been involved in various mini projects throughout the year. The names of the parent group members is on the entrance door...Feel free to approach any one of them if you are interested in joining :)

To all our awesome parent helpers who came on excursions, prepared our morning and afternoon teas or lent a helping hand in order to keep the Kindergarten presentable at working bees and end of term tidy ups....THANKS!!

With every body doing their bit, our Kindergarten is able to provide some wonderful learning opportunities for our children. We CANNOT do it without your help and it has been greatly appreciated.

And yes, we were lucky enough to host Christina Vaughan as she completed her Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education this year...We wish her all the best in her future career as an Early Childhood teacher. I'm sure everyone will agree - She will be awesome...

Congratulations Christina!!

Wishing all our families a very Merry Christmas, an even happier new year...AND a much deserved break from routine...See you all in 2011 - Kindergarten will re-open on the 24th of January
Cheers,

Kylie and Judy!

2010 is drawing to a close....

The year is drawing to a close at a rate of knots!!
It has certainly been a busy year and I just wanted to share a few updates that are happening during the last two weeks of the term,

First and most importantly a big THANKS to everyone who took the time, at this very busy time of year, to come along and share in your child's learning that has happened over the last term. What a great way to see what the children have been up to!! We hope you enjoyed it, I know I enjoyed compiling the video...it sure has been a busy term and it's a great way to celebrate!! A special mention to the Dad's that came along, it's great to see you!!
Thanks to everyone who filled out the questionnaire...It will give us lots to ponder on for next year...

Next week,

Anna Dakila - Randall's Mum, is coming in on Tuesday morning to make traditional Mexican biscuits - Polvoron - with the children. It would be great if we could have some extra hands on deck to assist Anna, so if you're free come on in and lend a hand.

Louise Robson, Sam's mum has arranged for Donna, a cheese-maker to come in a make Mozzarella cheese with the children on Wednesday morning. She will be here from 10:30am onwards. Check your parent pockets for more details. This is a follow-up from Liberty's question about Milk.

Thanks for all your ideas and help over the term, it is such a neat way to expose the children to different skills and experiences. If you have a skill that you think would interest the children, please feel free to organise a day with us (next year) to come in and share. We - and the children - just LOVE visitors sharing their skills!!

The Kindergarten Christmas Party is being held next Friday the 10th of December. A big thanks has to go out to the Parent Group for organising this night for our families. Check your parent pockets for more information

Our ERO report has been all confirmed. The hard copy of the report is on the sign-in desk if anyone is interested in having a read - We had 8 areas of interest which is pretty exceptional!! Yep, Winton Kindergarten sure does ROCK!! You can also read the report online at www.ero.govt.nz

The Kindergarten has two weeks left of term and the last day will be Friday the 17th of December. We return on Monday the 24th of January. The end of term tidy-up roster will be out on Monday, please pick a job...Many hands make light work!!

Phew...A busy couple of weeks ahead!!

Thanks again!!
Kylie and Judy