Pre-schools’ News – Week 9

Dear Pre-school Families,

As Term 3 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for your collaboration and support throughout the term. It has been a wonderful term of learning, growth, and development for the children, with play-based learning at the forefront of everything we do, guided by both the EYLF Curriculum and the IB Programme.

This term has included a range of engaging incursions and excursions. On Monday, we enjoyed a successful trip to Bush School with St Mark’s Pre-school and St Michael’s 3 Day Class.

Looking ahead to Friday’s Bush School trip for the St Michael’s 5 Day and 2 Day classes, please remember:

• Children should bring a small backpack they can manage themselves with morning tea, lunch, water bottle, spare clothes, and a spare pair of shoes (to be left at Pre-school if needed).
• Monday’s trip was wonderfully muddy and fun, so please ensure your child wears old shoes you don’t mind getting messy.
• No gumboots, please.

Throughout the term, we have greatly valued your contributions to our Pebble Question Jar. This has helped us gather family feedback and better understand your needs and wishes. From Term 4, you will begin receiving weekly class Learning Journey updates with photos. We will also continue using the Pebble Question Jar as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.

Finally, the holidays are a great opportunity to get ready for Term 4, checking summer uniforms, labelling belongings, and perhaps even fitting in a haircut!

We wish you all a restful and enjoyable break and look forward to welcoming you back for another exciting term of learning and discovery.

Kind wishes,

Abigail McFarlane
Pre-schools Coordinator