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.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Cooper

Dear Cooper Room families and friends,
During the week we celebrated Caterina’s 4th Birthday. Thank you for the delicious cupcakes!
Winter is upon us! During the week we have remained indoors keeping extra busy and warm due to the weather restrictions outside. Hopefully next week we can get out and about to explore the school grounds and have a play at the rainbow playground.
The children have been particularly interested in the dress up costumes William L kindly donated to the Cooper Room. First thing in the morning when the children arrive they seek out their outfit and use their imagination to create roles and scenarios which has positive effects on their development. Dressing up in costumes is an important part of play as it fosters children’s imagination, enables them to explore themselves and strengthens relationships.
The children have also been interested in the ‘Hammer and Nail set’ which is a construction and manipulative experience. This has helped promote fine motor skills and social interactions as the children work together to discuss and problem solve whilst creating their design.

A BIG thank you to Lucie Haskett! Thanks for coming into the Cooper Room to explore in colour experimentation with the children. They loved it!

Please continue to collect your child’s artwork stored in our ‘Library Books’ return basket that you will find on top of the lockers.
Please ensure to check for any missing sign in/out signatures that are overdue. The paper work is located on the table outside the Cooper Room classroom. Thank you.
We wish you all a happy and safe weekend. See you all next week.
Miss C and Miss Cass