Multicultural Day

Every year we hold a multi-cultural day celebration where all the children dress up (in a country of their choice), perform songs and dances they have learned at preschool.

This day acknowledges Maria Montessori’s birthday that falls on the 31st August.

We are a multi-cultural society in our preschool and it is worth celebrating this occasion. As always, after the concert we enjoy a feast as every one has bought a plate of food representing their country.

There were some fantastic costumes this year – everyone went to a big effort! Enjoy the photos…

Melbourne Museum

In term 3 we traveled to the Melbourne Museum by bus.

We had a fantastic time exploring the children’s museum and learning about bugs, dinosaurs and sea creatures!

There are so many interactive displays – you could easily spend a few days there.

Here are some pictures (click on the images to enlarge them)

A Reminder…

Hi there!

We are well into Term 3, and you will have received the informative Preschool newsletter thanks to Ana (Flora’s mum).  Please refer to this for further details, but for now  here are a few reminders of upcoming dates.

The next 3 weeks are quite busy!

 

Melbourne Museum Trip

(next Monday 24th August)

If you haven’t already, please return your confirmation slip and payment to Yaso or Nancy no later than this Wednesday 19th August.  We need to confirm our bus booking and numbers.

Toy Catalogues

All orders need to be returned by Thursday 20th August to Yaso.

Preschool Talks for Multicultural Day

Our day of celebration will be on Thursday 3rd September.  Starting today and for the next two weeks (17th – 28th August), you are asked to come in an give a brief talk on the country your child has chosen.  If you haven’t already, please put your name down on the roster for the day that you will talk.

In preparation for the food on multicultural day, there is a chart in the foyer entrance.  Please put down the country and the traditional food you will be bringing.  Remember that this year we are unable to warm food at the hall, so please bring something practical.

Education Night for Parents – Montessori Maths Programme

Please put your name down if you are able to attend this evening.  We need 12 parents for it to run – it is open to both Preschooler and Toddler Group parents. It will be held at the preschool on Monday 31st August, 6.30pm. Parents only please (young babies are okay), and remember to bring some supper to share afterwards.

School Photos

Monday 31st August - 9.00am – 11.30am (Toddler Group A) and 12.45pm – 3.15pm (Preschool Group B)

Wednesday 2nd September - 9.00am – 11.30am (Toddler Group B) and 12.45pm – 3.15pm (Preschool Group A)

Fathers Night

Held on Monday 7th September over two sessions for Preschoolers. First session Group B – 6.00pm – 6.45pm; second session Group A – 6.45pm – 7.30pm.  Children who can’t get their fathers to attend on this night can bring a special person i.e. grandfather, uncle, neighbour or friend (male).

We hope this reminder post helps!

Responsible Pet Ownership

We had a visit to our preschool from the Responsible Pet Ownership Program.

The important message of the day was “No Owner + No Leash = No Touch”.

For more information, follow up activities and educational games visit www.pets.info.vic.gov.au

Hospital Visit

Another excursion in term 2 was an educational trip to the Geelong Hospital.  The children were shown what happens in a hospital, the equipment that is used and how doctors and nurses help people to get better.  It was a very interactive and fun tour, enjoyed thoroughly by all of those who attended.

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