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, February 14, 2014

Mead Room



Dear Mead Room families and friends,

We have continued investigating one of our units of inquiry – We make choices that affect our own health and well-being. This week our Morning Meetings offered an opportunity to explore the key concept of Responsibility.  We were able to have discussions regarding this concept, in relation to not only our own wellbeing but the wellbeing of others as well.

We began by considering the advantages of a Mead Room “Essential Agreement”, these discussions took place over the course of Week 2 and Week 3.  In effect we came to realise that collaboratively we can support eachother to take care of and feel good about ourselves and our community.

 Harry – You put your hand up when you want to say something at morning meeting

Angus – When one person is talking at morning meeting everyone else is listening

Finny —We take turns

Clementine—When the packing up music comes on we pack up with our hands

Sage—We put things away

 
Sterling illustrated this beautifully by being responsible for his own bedding after rest time, packing away his sheet and blanket! 

 

From Melissa and Sarah