Dear
Cooper families,
This
week we have been very busy at our new woodwork station in the Cooper room. A
range of materials such as bottle caps, plastic lids, wood cuttings and glue
was set out for the children to explore and create with. For many, it was a new
experience to use a hammer, so we spent much time at the station the skill and
technique of using the tools.
Our
curiosity and engagement with our woodwork table was extended with a visit to
the senior school tech rooms with Lewis’ dad, Mr Jackson. We were all very
excited to go see the different machines that they used in the “big boys
school” and find out what each of them do.
Mr Jackson showed us how to use a
hand saw and a band saw to cut pieces of wood. We compared which machine was
easier to use, with the majority thinking that the band saw was much quicker
and easier. We were lucky enough to take some small souvenirs (wood cuttings
and shavings) from the tech room, which the children were very excited about.
Today
was our student teacher Jana’s last day in the Cooper room. We have loved
having Miss Jana in our classroom over the last 4 weeks. Good luck with the
rest of your studies, we will all miss you!
We
hope you have a lovely weekend.
Love
Miss Gilbert and Miss C
