Some reflections on our excursion....
I went on the Crown bus with my Buddy to Hays Paddock.  It took half an hour to get there.  I looked out the window and I saw cool houses.  When we got there we saw a huge playground and everyone wanted to play on it.  We had snack under some trees before we got to play on the playground.  First I went on the hammock. We had a big play!   Oliver
I had a marvellous time at Hays Paddock. We all had morning tea under the trees because we could get sunburnt.  Then we all went into the playground.  After that we had a long walk and we got to see the ducks.   Oscar
I had a super Grade Prep/Buddy excursion!  The first thing I did was go on the Crown bus with my Buddy and I sat next to her and we played I-spy.  After that, we had snack with our Buddies.  Then I went on the playground and my favourite bit was the swings.  Next, we went on a long, long walk around the park.  When we got back we had our lunch and I was very, very hungry!  Finally we had some races and my favourite was the piggyback race!  Last of all we went back to school and I was exhausted after that!  Lucy J.
I had a smashing time at Hays Paddock.  First we went on the bus, it looked cool and also it was a Crown bus.  We got to sit under shady trees for recess. There was a huge playground and I loved playing in the sandpit.  We went for a lovely walk and after that it was lunch time.  Later, my Buddy and I were in last place in the relay races.  I love my Buddy!  Om

Prep/Grade 5 Buddy Excursion to Hays Paddock.......

 

Recent events!

Recent activities.....

 

We loved celebrating Book Week at the end of Term 3.  We enjoyed reading a variety of books and making all sorts of connections with and between the characters. Everyone made a huge effort to dress magnificently for our annual book character parade.

Coach Approach!
During our swimming fortnight we also got to participate in the visiting Coach Approach programme. Three coaches showed us some 'cool' aerobics moves, fitness relays and best of all, hockey tips. Here are some photos.....

Swimming!
After the first week of lessons, this is what some of the Prep A's had to say.....

At swimming I am in Mary's group. I am getting better at 'bubble arm, breathing arm' and floating. Something new I have learned is swimming in the deep pool. My favourite part is jumping into the pool.



I am getting better at floating on my back. Something new I have learned is that I can rescue people! My favourite thing is splashing in the pool.

At swimming I like to kick with my legs. My favourite part is jumping into the water with a lifejacket. I have learned to swim with a kickboard.

Congratulations, Preps!

Congratulations to the Preps for reaching the 100 day mark for attending school. To celebrate, in Prep A we looked at collections of materials to see what one hundred really looks like. It's a lot!

We counted to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s and found and continued patterns in a 100 square. Singing along to the '100 rap' got us into a party mood so we created patterns on some groovy glasses and added some 'bling'.  Best of all, for morning tea and lunch we were able to enjoy mountains of delicious fruit - thanks to all parents. It was Claire's birthday so we had cakes too - what a day!

Olive wrote, "I would like 100 necklaces because I love wearing them to special occasions. I would not like 100 baby sisters because they would cry all night!"
Lucas said, "I would like 100 kites because I could fly them on windy days. I would not like 100 pigs because they would eat my food!"

Lucy J wrote, "I would like 100 rainbows because I would get to see one every day. I would not like 100 chips because I would get sick and my tummy would get fat!"
Lukas said, "I would like 100 birthdays because I love cake and I like toys. I would not like 100 red-back spiders because they are scary."