Term 4 Week 9

It is indeed that time of the year for eco-giving ...  we shared a Care Package to both the Frew families after their harrowing Otapiri Gorge flooding episode recently.  The Otapiri Gorge was so badly affected by the deluge of rain recently the access to their properties was inaccessible.  Tks to everyone for your kind donations. We hope this package helps in some small way!

Eco-Xmas decorations ...

We have been busy ... tks to everyone who helped make our eco-decorations. The joy of giving!!!  We have created some very naturalistic eco-decorations - not to make for ourselves - but to make for others!!!  A very BIG concept for our tamariki to uphold!

  They will be hand delivered to everyone (to hang on their tree) by a very special visitor on Wed/Thur.

Taiao Tuhura

Our final Taiao Tuhura for the year.  A farewell to Marley Field, Archie Bridson & Charlee Frew.  All leaders this week, sharing their mahi.  And WHAT a surprise awaited everyone @ the Dragons Nest.  The Dragon has captured ALL of the children's imagination throughout the year - none more so than leaving some Xmas treats for everyone!!!

 

Tks for a great year Taiao Tuhura Kaitiakitanga participants ... see you all next year for some more Kaitiaki adventures.  We leave you with this quote ...
  

Eco-Sustainability

Our veggie gardens are harvesting some mouth watering produce at the moment - this week our Explorer group have harvested & eaten lettuce, celery & today peas!   

Xmas delight ...

We have some very tired tamariki @ the mo ... so what better way to chillax today than watch a Xmas story - animated without words with some very thoughtful musical adaptations.  Written by Howard Blake (1982) and animated by Raymond Briggs - click on the link above to watch @ home.        

The Snowman (1982)

End of Term

Last week for 2018 is next week ... we have a special visitor on Wed/Thus - come along & join us.  Check our Facebook post for details.  Dress in some Xmas gear & bring along some Xmas cheer to share (Morning Tea). Our last day is Thur 20 Dec 2018 & we begin Term 1 2019 - 21 Jan 2019.

Ka Kite 

The Teaching Team

Term 4 Week 8

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
Thank you to Bernice for joining us again this week for Christmas Crafts. In the spirit of giving, nga tamariki decorated cookies in preparation for our End of the Year Family Night.


Thank you to Melissa for collecting pine cones for our Natural Xmas Decorations...there has been a hive of activity in Santa's Workshop / The Project Room as we piece together these beautiful masterpieces. Outside we had clay Christmas crafts with Rachel on Monday..wow, what creative children we have.


Thank you to our fabulous Parent Group for hosting a amazing night on Tuesday for our families to celebrate a successful 2018 together. The sizzling sausages, soothing carol singing, talented musicians and that fabulous Winton Kindy spirit made for a wonderful evening.





The Explorers Group this week have been buzzing with the excitement of Christmas and giving. Many creations made inside with pens, paper, scissors, sticky tape and glue - packed up and ready to gift to our friends and whanau!! Wow what kind tamariki we have at Winton Kindy!!!

Naturalistic Angles were a big hit!! Another great way to show love respect for our environment by creating Xmas decorations using fabrics, and natural materials. Aren't they fabulous!!

And what better way to finish off the week with a traditional Christmas film - "The Snowman" By Raymond Briggs







Just a side note - Kindy finishes on Thursday 20th December and will open in the new year on Monday 21st January 2019.



Have a great weekend,
Your Winton Kindy Team