Dear Mattingley families and friends,
We had such a lovely start to our holidays with children
creatively building transport vehicles using mobilo builders and lego. You
should see their amazing boats, planes, cars and more using careful planning,
eye- hand coordination and lots of concentration.
This week we also touched on topics about ANZAC Day as we read
wonderful literature and watched some videos appropriate for our age group.
"Soldiers are brave. Really brave", said Samuel.
"I can go to war cause I have four water pistols at
home", commented Felix.
"Fighting is not good", said Lochlann.
"Fighting hurts people", explained Eloise.
"Soldiers fight to save people from the baddies", added
Lochlann.
We also talked about how red poppy flowers help us remember the
brave soldiers who fought to keep Australia safe. This inspired our paintings
as well as our creations at the playdough table.
"We need red dye to make a really really red colour
playdough", thought Walter.
This week we also celebrated Alice's and Billy's 3rd birthday
with some yummy cupcakes and explored the Rainbow Playground further testing
our theories and bodies as we attempt using various equipment.
Of
course, the highlight of our week has to be our Teddy Bears' Picnic. The
children had so much fun introducing their soft fluffy friends to the class,
taking them for walks and sat down at the Senior School Courtyard from some
fresh fruits and bread. While we were there, the children noticed a big pile of
Autumn leaves. And what do you do with them? Of course you make it RAIN!!! Chasing
Mrs Rocca to throw leaves at her was definitely fun! Cheeky chops!
"It's fun to have picnics" said Marcel
"Picnics!" shouted James.
"Leaves! lots of leaves!" said Jason
"My teddy is called Bella", informed Amelia
I'm sure the children are already looking forward to
spending the next week with Ms Mason while Mrs Rocca goes to the Philippines
for two weeks to see her family after 6 long years. I will surely be thinking
of you while I am away .
Enjoy your long weekend and see you soon
Mrs Rocca and Ms Lucy
