Hello Everyone
This week we have continued the exploration on bodies and are now thinking about mothers and babies and the changes as we grow. The children have been discussing what they know about babies and what they know about children. The discussions are up on the big wall. We have Myung-Jin (Oliver and Tilly’s mum) coming in later this week to talk about how she cares for baby Charlie. We also have Anita, Georgia’s mum, coming in today to talk to us about the blood, the brain and the body from a doctor’s point of view.
We have also been doing a project on bullet trains, inspired by Tate’s interest in Japanese bullet trains. Lots of the children have been very interested in this as well – doing drawings and talking about their knowledge and experiences. We painted a large, colourful bullet train in Craft last week and have been making paper people to go in the train. It’s up on the big wall.
In addition to bullet trains, babies and bodies we have been talking about what we call “put-downs”. These are words that make other people feel sad, cross and “squashed” inside, like “You’re stupid” or “poo-bum”. We talked about why people use put-downs, how they make you feel and what you can do if someone uses them. We also talked about thinking of the effect on someone before you use a put-down.
The park visit this week was cancelled due to rain. We did dancing with Willem and Luuk in the spare room instead.
On Thursday it is the Lane Cove Reconciliation Day and the primary children will be going up to the Plaza to participate. Alexandria Park school students will be coming back for a barbeque lunch afterwards.
The AGM will be held on Thursday 4th June 2009 at 6.00pm. We are asking families to bring some hot soup and bread to share. Nominations for Council need to be in to Julianna this week, so see her a.s.a.p. if you would like to stand for Council.
The Sock It To You orders have been sent off and the items should arrive next week. Thanks to everyone who participated.
We need someone to look after the chickens for the long weekend. You will need to be able to come in and let them out in the mornings and feed them and put them in the coop in the evenings on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Monday 8th June. Alternatively, you can take them home for the weekend if you have a secure place for them to sleep at night. Let me know if you would like to do either of these options. Thanks to Caroline and Ricky and Jamie, Tilly and Oliver for caring for the chickens for this month.
Love from
Sue, Chris and Gabriela.
