Science Week has been full of wonder, and the children’s science inquiry skills are developing. Each day in Junior Kinder this week we’ve explored new experiments that have sparked curiosity, joy, and a love for discovery. The children are becoming confident in making predictions before an experiment, then using their reflective thinking skills to decide […]
Following on from last week’s Senior Kinder family morning, we had a special morning celebrating our Junior Kinder families on Thursday. The children excitedly explored the different activities; family portraits, decorating magnetic photo frames and beading necklaces, engaging together with their families. What a beautiful morning was had by all! Celebrating Family Day in Kindergarten
At our most recent professional development day, our educators were inspired and energised by the Fostering Independence in the Early Years Professional Development Conference. This full-day event brought together leading early childhood experts who shared powerful ideas about how we can nurture independence, creativity, movement, and thinking skills in our youngest learners. Dr Rachel Jones
This week Gan Seorah had the most wonderful adventure at Collingwood Children’s Farm! The children were full of excitement as we explored the beautiful grounds and met all kinds of friendly farm animals. From patting the goats and Guinea pigs to watching the big pigs and chickens, there was so much to see, touch and
On Thursday morning, the long-awaited day finally arrived — Gan Tamar’s excursion to the Melbourne Museum! The children arrived full of excitement and anticipation, eager to board the bus and begin their adventure. As we drove through the city, many children eagerly pointed out familiar places they had visited before. A particularly exciting moment was
On Thursday morning, Gan Tamar was full of energy and excitement as we returned to Gan Teva (Bush/Grass Kinder) after the long weekend. The bus ride to Elsternwick Nature Reserve was lively, filled with chatter and anticipation for the day ahead. Eager to explore a new area of the reserve, we began with morning tea
It was one of those freezing mornings that makes you want to stay curled up in bed — and getting ready for Bush Kinder was no easy feat. We were running late, and it felt like it took forever to wriggle into our blue protective overalls, gumboots, and coats. But finally, wrapped up and ready,
Frogs, Pharoahs, baby Moshe and, of course, matzah! Each Junior and Senior Kindergarten class came together with their families to learn and celebrate Pesach with their own Seder. The students fulfilled all 15 steps of the Seder, leading brachot, singing, and acting out our exodus from Egypt. We all experienced the story as though we
In the lead up to BiSh’vat we have been reading books about trees, created our own tree crafts and have been learning what trees need to grow and what foods grow on trees. Tu BiSh’vat is the birthday of the trees, a day to celebrate nature and everything trees provide for us – fruits, shade
Gan Gefen have been learning that our garden is home to many insects, each with unique roles in the ecosystem. We have helpful pollinators like bees and butterflies, soil-enriching worms, and natural pest controllers like ladybugs and spiders. However, not all of these insects can thrive or live safely. Predators and changing weather pose constant