Dear Wilkins Families,
So far, we have had a wonderful time throughout
the first week of our holiday programme. We have had a very special visit
from Miss Ellen's Yia Yia, Mrs Jess. Miss Ellen is from a
Greek background and her family celebrates Easter on the 5th of May.
A tradition for Greek families at this time includes making Koulourakia
biscuits. Mrs Jess joined us to make these and explained to the children that
some cultures around the world celebrate special events at different
times of the year.
Recently the centre purchased new water troughs which the Wilkins
children have all thoroughly enjoyed. We have been making use of this
weeks warmer weather and engaging in water play, exploring what objects sink or
float and splashing around with our peers. We decided after some
conversations about what lives under water to create an 'under the sea' theme
in our classroom. We have decorated an area in lots of different shades of
blue and we have a water trough full of sea creatures immersed in jelly. The
children have loved this sensory experience and we are looking forward to
taking this unit of inquiry further.
Wilkins parent request
Throughout our days we do tend to engage in some exploratory play
which can sometimes get quite messy! Lately we have been sending some spare
clothes home and we are getting quite low. If anyone has any loved clothes that
need a new home, we would very much appreciate some donations. Can you please
try to remember to pack a pair or two of spare clothes in your child's bag
also, just in case we are having an extra fun messy day .
We hope you all enjoy your long weekend as we honour all the men
and women in our country who have participated in wars on Anzac day.
Miss Kim, Mrs Nicole, Miss Ellen and Miss Georgia
