Dear Edgerley Parents,
Welcome back to another busy, but short, term! The children had a
great time over the holidays, whether they attended the ELC program or had a
break, and had many gorgeous stories to share.
Mrs McKenzie shared a story of
her youngest son Sam's new pet,- a Rainbow Lorikeet called 'Bluey', with
the children. The children were fascinated to hear all about him and asked
lots of questions. They asked if they could see it. So on Tuesday Bluey came to
the ELC to join the Edgerley children for the day.
We discussed the food
that he eats, and those he can't eat, where he sleeps, what he drinks, where he
came from, why he poos and how you can teach him to dance! Bluey generated
great excitement and conversation.
"That bird has lots of colours"? observed William.
"Because people wanted a rainbow bird and so they made one
with rainbow colours" explained David.
"Why do you think they called these birds Rainbow
Lorikeets?" asked Mrs McKenzie.
"Because they have lots of colours" said Oliver.
"I like the colours" said Andrei.
"He's licking the food with his tongue" Ella noticed.
"Like a dog" Andrei added.
"How does he get up to his house (in his
cage)?" asked Ben.
"Maybe he can climb up and hook his beak and swing up to his
house" suggested Oliver.
"If he wasn't in a cage he would be in a tree and nest"
David shared.
"When he climbed on me he thought my hair was a nest!"
Ella exclaimed.
"Is he allowed human food?" asked Ollie.
Having Bluey visit was a cheerful addition to the room. The
children were inquisitive and nurturing. At the end of the day one Edgerley
student was heard urgently asking his mother for a pet bird, to which his
mother replied "No we will not be getting a bird. We do not need a
pet bird at home". Mrs McKenzie did have a chuckle and apologizes to all
the families whose children went home requesting pet birds!
Best wishes,
Emma, Emma and Ty
