Dear Angwin families and friends,
Week 5 saw us all so busy with book week and all in a week's learnings and adventures. The children were all excited to participate in our book week events may it be dressing up as their favourite book character, bringing a favourite book or being read to by special visitors in the classroom. The ongoing interactions among the children have helped build new friendly relationships in and out of the classroom. Another area that's gaining popularity (and costumers) is our very own "charity shop", planned and set up by the children themselves in addition to our home corner shop. This is sparked by the children's own conversation about having a shop for poor people.
"Do you have food at home? If not, here, you can have this from the shop so you don't get hungry", Lily said.
"We need more stuff in the shop so more poor people can come", Max suggested.
"Gloves! Cause it's so cold these days", Lily added.
"I think, there should be beanies and blankets", Gabby said.
"More male stuff, like shoes and ties", Oliver reckoned.
"How about bags and more food?", Keziah wondered.
"We can also give poor people money I think", Harry P shared.
"And toys too. Those that we don't play with but still work", Spencer added.
"Baby clothes for those who have babies", Jarrah shared.
"Houses! We need to give them houses!" Harry P exclaimed.
"Cause some of them just sleep on the road or the park too", Patrick added.
It is great to see and hear children have this developing concept that enables them to practice a sense of empathy and care for people other than themselves and their families. We will continue to explore this area and see where the children take this learning and discovery.
The Angwin team
Monday is Walkathon Day with the goal to raise money for Loreto Vietnam, a non for profit organization providing care and education in a less fortunate village in Vietnam. Please bring in the Sponsorship Letter sent out to you by the 29th of August. Your support on this cause will be greatly appreciated and having this conversations with your children will also further strengthen their understanding of care and charity.
