Our Christmas tree collaboration
On December 1st it is our classroom tradition to decorate the Christmas tree in our classroom! We gathered together and took turns to make our tree …
22 Nov
All things Autumn!
All things Autumn!
Now that the season of autumn is finally here with crisp mornings and falling leaves our class have been focusing their attention on the many leaves …
14 Nov
Seaside Farm Excursion and a Teddy bears tea party
Seaside Farm Excursion and a Teddy bears tea party
The long awaited excursion day to visit the Seaside Farm on October 28th had finally arrived. There was so much excitement in the air! Mrs. …
04 Nov
Diwali celebrations
Diwali celebrations
Each year Mrs. Almoula enjoys sharing with the children one of her countries most significant celebrations called, “Diwali.” The meaning of Diwali is to place rows …
03 Nov
Fun day = community
Fun day = community
On October 14th the students from Montessori up to grade 5 all joined together to celebrate, interact and enjoy some community spirit with our first “fun …
30 Oct
Australian animals-The koala
Australian animals-The koala
An all time favourite Australian animal throughout the world would have to be the koala. It was pointed out to the children that many people mistakenly …
08 Oct
Australian animals- The Kookburra
Australian animals- The Kookburra
At the beginning of our circle time each morning we like to discuss what is going to happen in our day. It helps young children …
23 Sep
“All about me”
“All about me”
Our introductory theme for the start of the school year is, “All about me.” We have been reading stories together during circle time about being individuals …
23 Sep
Building community
Building community
In the first couple of weeks of school we have been building community by getting to know each other better and learning the names of our new classmates. Within …
25 Aug
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year!
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year!
Welcome to a new school year! This classroom blog will be used to replace the monthly newsletters that I have previously sent out to families …