Princes ELC

PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

An environment designed to foster creativity, provoke questions, provide challenges and celebrate the achievements of young children. We foster the development of integrity, curiosity, confidence, compassion and Christian principles.We encourage relationships of shared responsibility and mutual respect. We believe in fun and the joy and importance of childhood. We ensure an environment filled with a sense of humour, love of play and exploration, and a sense of community.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

In the Classrooms

Langley
The Langley room children have been actively getting into the spirit of Christmas this week. The children have used the nativity set to re-tell the story of Christmas and on many occasions whist playing the children have been heard singing the songs from our nativity concert. Many Christmas art activities have been undertaken this week and the children have been such good secret keepers knowing it won’t be long until they can share their surprise with you! During discussions about Christmas the children have made some interesting observations:
“You put up Christmas tree… and you get presents” remarked Tommi.
“I put up my Christmas tree, I put a Santa on it, I help Mummy and Daddy, I put ball balls on and then touch the light” reflected Chanel.
“Painting… red and green” recounted Toby.
“Mum and dad…and man gives me presents” Sebastian M insisted.
“I got my Christmas tree up, I hang it up” commented Ruby.
Kind regards,
Jess, Adele, Kerry and Jennifer

Cooper
We have had a sparkly Christmas week in Cooper! The children have been busily preparing some special presents, but we can't tell you too much about them! We have painted with marbles making red and green paint trails, glued and glittered cards and painted Christmas trees with tinsel stars on top. The children have also been very keen on Christmas carols and dancing, with Jingle Bells a special favourite. Some of our Cooper children have now finished for the year and we wish them and their families a happy and safe holiday. Don't forget that the class Christmas party will be held at Orphanage Park on Saturday, 11th December (please check your email for details).
Kind regards,
Ali and Susan

Chapple
Once again, thank you to all the Chapple Room children and parents for being so caring, communicative and wonderful throughout the year. We are now all ready to move onto school! Thank you for sharing the ‘Gradulation’ with us on Thursday. Eleanor and I would like to thank you all for our lovely gifts – Jaye and Brendt chose some very beautiful things. It’s very generous of you all. Please note that the Final Kindergarten Report is the last entry in your child’s portfolio. We wish you a very special Christmas with your family and all the very best for the coming year!One final note from Kalan, a concern and special request he shared with the class, “Please don’t leave out beer for Father Christmas because last year he got too drunk and that made him fatter.” You’ve been warned!
Merry Christmas!!
Kate and Eleanor



Edgerley
Another jam packed week in Edgerley with lots of preparation for Christmas and love affairs with the staplers! Edgerley boys have loved creating paper chains as it has allowed them to wrestle with staplers of different sizes…what a fascinating and tricky tool!
We enjoyed a visit from Mr De Dear and his dog Bazza as he read us the story of Ace the Air force Dog. The book was very old and the pictures were in black and white. The dog in the book looked just like Bazza. Bazza came into our classroom for a pat and managed to eat a fly while he was there. He was very big and very gentle.
We finished the first part of our number collage using photos we found on our excursion. Next week we look forward to finishing it by forming our own numerals over the top.
Kind Regards
Mel and Rosalie