Hello Cooper Families and
Friends!
It is with a mix of emotions
that we write this blog today, as it will be the last blog written for the
Cooper children of 2016/2017. We would like to kick this entry off by thanking
Miss Gilbert for all of the incredible learning which has taken place in the
lives of these children over the past twelve months. The children have been
extremely blessed to have such a dedicated, hard-working, and enthusiastic
teacher... Thank you Miss Gilbert!
As we have wrapped up the
final week of our school holiday program, the children have engaged in
experiences such as exploring the rainbow playground, playing games on the
school oval, and creatively using our camping-themed socio-dramatic play space.
As well as this, the children were given ample time to settle into the Edgerley
Room, as we spent many hours playing with one another in this new and exciting
space.
Here are a few quick samples
of some of the learning that has taken place this week…
- ‘I did it all by
myself!’ exclaimed Ned, as he held up his rubber band-wrapped pine cone.
In doing this, Ned displayed his emerging confidence and
independence while completing a fine-motor task.
- ‘This is a castle, for
my friends.’ explained Josef, as he worked with his peers to create
a house with the foam blocks. As Joseph did this, he demonstrated his
ability to collaborate and build relationships with others.
- ‘Maybe this one can go
over here.’ stated Tobias, as he placed a piece into the puzzle. It
was great to see Tobias explaining his thought process while actively
problem solving.
The children were also given
the chance to participate in the plantation of our lemon tree, which was
purchased in celebration of our class recycling over 100 items throughout the
past term. We look forward to watching this tree thrive over the next few
months, and we hope to reap a hearty crop from it soon!
Thank you for your time, and
we will see you in week… in the Edgerley Room!
Mr Richards, Miss Jana, and
Miss Gray
