Week 12 Term 1

Our second last week of the Term...where is the year going! The children have been introduced to Sebastian the Monster, a YouTube Clip that Pam Wilson from Kindergartens South told us about. With this Term's dispositional focus around "That's what friends are for" we are working on articulating the virtues of friendships, following on from last year's planning around Kindness. The clip, "It's not a Monster it's me!" depicts a lonely Monster searching for someone to call a friend. The children have had great debate this week regarding how to be a friend and are now actively seeking out peers they see who may be feeling lonely and inviting them to join in their play or offer some kind words - awesome!

We have sooo many amazing artists here at Winton Kindergarten and this week with the dye we really got to see lots of expression and creativity as the children mixed the colours, combined drawing with the black markers with painting with dye, and really enjoyed exploring with their senses.

Olivia concentrating hard

The Moov Hoist that a group of children worked on alongside Judy and Sally over the past couple of weeks is now complete. This came about with the intense fascination with racing cars among the boys; and the suggestion to make their own racing pit workshop came to fruition. Hard work, team work, and perseverance really does pay off. Well done to everyone who lent a hand, offered support, and followed this project through to completion!

Ruby, Mason, Poppy and Bayden working on the Hoist

We have had a fire drill with the MTW Group and earthquake drill with the TF Group this week. Ka pai to the TF Group who had lots of knowledge about keeping our self safe in the event of an emergency. What a shame the "earthquake" destroyed our sky scraper in the block corner!

Oh no Rylie!! The Sky Scraper collapsed in our "Earthquake" drill today! Thanks Aidan, Sophie, Dante and Mum for your quick response clearing the site for our safety!

What wonderful end of session mat times we have had with the TF Group this week. A BIG thanks to ALL the parents for joining in with the stretchy cord song - the children loved having everyone participate in this special time of day - keep it up whanau!!


Happy School Days Ngaarrgii Walker off to Winton School.

Teresa and her Dad participating in end of session mat time today

TF Group end of day mat time - what fun!!