Kindergarten

As the term draws to a close, we are reminded of how much learning has taken place during the Kindergarten students’ first year of formal schooling and how much they have grown in both confidence and resilience.

What a busy second half of term it has been! With so many special events occurring, such as Science Week, Book Week, Father’s Day and ‘RU OK?’ Day, the past several weeks have been filled with fun opportunities for the students to engage with their peers and experience some exciting hands-on learning. The students have enjoyed some delightful disco dancing, some short sharp shopping, carefully cutting equal halves and applying amusing alliteration as a poetic device. 

We continue to immerse ourselves in quality literature, and one of our favourite books this term has been The Invisible Boy. Written by Trudy Ludwig and cleverly illustrated by Patrice Barton, this story reminds us of the importance of friendships, inclusivity, respect and kindness. The students explored empathy as walking in another’s shoes and understanding how they are feeling. We also discussed how to check in with our friends and ask, ‘RU OK?’

We thank the many fathers, grandfathers and carers who joined us for our Father’s Day Mass and breakfast. It was a beautiful way to celebrate you and all you do for your children.

We wish all our students and their families a safe and restful break and look forward to an exciting Term 4. 

Anna Donato, Alana Ivancsik, Brooke Napper and Vicki Spillane
Kindergarten Teachers