Term 2 Week 8

A quieter week this week ... our Polyfest Art piece is in the final stages of completion.  Tks to everyone who shared a 'special' leaf & story with us.  Christina has created the framework, Elle has just about finished the leaf prints & Judy is busy creating a 'Documentation Book' to share with judges which will make our Art piece 'come alive'!

We have had some slippery snails (who will clean our fish tank) & some 'creepy crawlies' visiting this week.  Tks to Ryan Walker's Nan Shirley who brought in some snails & some rotted logs with some  live huhu grubs burrowed in the rotten wood.  Check out their amazing tunnelling skills!  Do you know who would LOVE to eat these?                 Comment below if you do!

And if you want to share a very cool story 'Old Huhu' & 'Huhu Koroheke' ... are very 'readable'!!!

Lantern making has been our focus this week in the lead up to our Matariki night on Wed night. And what a plus ... Mel from Winton Florist dropped in a box of 'treasures' for us following the closure of the business.  Thanks Mel. The lanterns looked amazing up the pathway & scattered around the Kindy.

Stunning!!!

Albatross Chick Competition  

 We just checked the DOC 'Name the Albatross Chick' competition.  We missed being selected in the top 5 but voting is open for the following names: Arran, Laidir, Maia, Raukura, Tumanako - click on this link to vote: http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/name-the-chick-competition/
Voting closes 5pm 30 Jun.

Next week (Wed 28) we are off to Heddon Bush School as part of the Fiordland Astronomy StarDome installation.  Permission form is on the kitchen bench ... please read the 'blurb' & ask any questions if you are unsure before signing.  The excursion is kindly paid for by Kindergartens South (Bus: $178 & Stardome cost: $90)  

                   Excursions are planned in conjunction with our programme focus and are an                                            excellent opportunity for children to actively participate & experience                                                                        the wonders of our wider community.

Have a great weekend ... GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS!!!

The Teaching Team