Kindergarten

Welcome to the final term of Kindergarten! It is hard to believe we have reached Term 4 already, and what an exciting journey it has been. As we step into this final chapter of the year, we are looking forward to a busy, fun-filled term, packed with learning, laughter and special moments. This term is all about celebrating how far our students have come, while continuing to foster their curiosity and independence through engaging experiences.

Last Friday, 17 October, our Kindergarten students embarked on their very first excursion to the Australian Botanic Gardens – and it was a day to remember! The bus ride was filled with smiles, chatter and bubbling excitement as the children eagerly anticipated their adventure. For many, it was their first time travelling with classmates, and the joy of sharing the experience together was visible.

At the gardens, the students explored a variety of natural environments, learning how nature provides clues about the changes happening in different places. This exploration connected beautifully to our focus text Big Rain Coming, which helped frame the day’s discoveries through a literacy lens. Throughout the excursion, the students rotated through four thoughtfully designed activities: Nature Play, Story Recount and Exploration, the Connections Walk and Flower Discovery and Talk. Each activity encouraged observation, discussion and hands-on learning, allowing students to deepen their understanding of seasonal change, plant life and storytelling.

The children showed wonderful curiosity and teamwork as they engaged with the natural world around them. From spotting native flowers to sharing ideas during the story session, their enthusiasm was infectious. It was a joy to see them so engaged, confident and connected to their surroundings.

We are incredibly proud of how well our Kindergarten students represented our College on their first excursion. Their respectful behaviour, excitement for learning and sense of wonder made the day truly special. We can’t wait to build on this experience as we continue our Term 4 journey together!

I liked seeing all the different types of flowers on the excursion.
Matteo KP

My favourite part of the excursion was cleaning the rock during nature play. We got to use sponges.
Chloe KP

I liked going on the bus because the chairs were like a massage chair.
Ruoxi KP

I liked the nature play because we got to use water.
Christine KL

I liked eating the salty bush because it tasted good!
Maddie KL

I liked when Michael (tour guide) showed us a red-belly black snake.
Luca KL

I enjoyed stamping the shape of a flower into a leaf.
Claudia C KN

Our favourite part was seeing the Australian Wood Duck walking on the grass.
Averie and Gigi KN

I enjoyed washing the wombat!
Natalia KG

I liked reading Big Rain Coming while we were outside with nature around us.
Hugo KG

I liked it when the big bees were collecting the nectar from the flowers.
Anay and Scott KG

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