Term 3 Week 9

Our last week of the term...roll on term 4 and summer!!

This week was a full on week in preparation for the term break. We have had 7 Kindy Birthdays, saying Happy School Days to Charlie Templeton, Jodie Connell, William Reid, Ruby Diack, Jessica Hawkes-Fennelly, Reilly Fieten, and Elyssa King! We also celebrated Sally's birthday on Tuesday!!

Lionel's photo of the Wednesday birthday crew: Jessica, Jodie, Reilly, William, Elyssa and Ruby

NATURE DISCOVERY
The sun was out for our last day at our new Nature Discovery Programme on Tuesday. Thanks to William's Mum Bettina for coming along as Parent Help. We found some bones in the bush and are yet to discovery what animal these may be from; looked inside a tree that was filled with sap; collected kowhai seeds; weaved flax with Bettina; looked for huhu grubbs for Henry the Tuatara; discussed our "Leader" and "Back stop" roles; and made the most of the sunny day!

WINTON KINDERGARTEN PHOTO COMPETITION!

Lionel takes a group shot of us on Wednesday morning!!

On Wednesday we had a visit from Lionel Benjamin, Deputy Principal at Aurora College, Professional Photographer, AND judge of the Winton Salvation Army Photography Competition! Lionel took photos of us on the day as a big group and of the birthday children, as well as talked to the teachers, parents and children about how awesome our entries were and that he was simply "blown away" by the standard of work entered!!

We discussed our special award that he had gifted us of a family photo shoot and canvas for one lucky family as part of our success at the Winton Salvation Army Photography Competition. Lionel would like for ALL our families that are interested, over the holidays, to take ONE photo (family effort although we LOVE our children’s photography skills), PRINTED 5x7 minimum size. The THEME for this is “I wonder?” – interpret this in any way you like!! These photos must be in to Christina by the end of the first week of term 4 – FRIDAY 18^TH OCTOBER 12:45PM, along with a short DESCRIPTION of how your photo links to the theme of “I wonder?” Lionel will then judge the photos and present his winning entry with the family photo shoot prize. GET SNAPPING!! :)
 
WALK TO ST THOMAS SCHOOL TF GROUP
On Thursday we were invited along to St Thomas School by the Room 1 class to view their art works and watch their dress rehearsal of Noah's Ark. Thank you for all our Parent Helpers for coming along - a lot of fun!!

Room 1 performing for us on Thursday

GEORGIA
We said a fond farewell to Georgia this week as she finished her final days of her last posting ever!! Congratulations on your achievements and we all thank you for your hard work and wonderful learning experiences that you have created for the children. Bring on December for Graduation!

The teaching team at the Mad Hatters Tea Party earlier in the year...Farewell Georgia, you're amazing!!

END OF TERM TIDY UP
A big thank you to everyone who pitched in this week with jobs around the Kindergarten...Many hands do make like work and ensures our Kindergarten continues to provide quality early childhood education for your children...this would not be possible without your help - thanks!!

TERM 4 STARTS: MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER