Welcome to Term 3!

I hope you've all had a wonderful term break, indeed there was a lot of sun in the city and long lines at amusement parks! As I welcomed the children off the school bus today, and with Audrey & Laura greeting many at the front door, we saw big smiles from the children excited to be back at school, some telling us about turning 5 years old and getting new haircuts! It was a great first day back seeing their friends and teachers again as they settled swiftly into school routines and their learning environment. 

During Open Play time this week, children are invited to play a game of "Silly Bananas" with their friends. It's a rule-based game and involves roles and cooperation. Ask your child to teach you how to play!


More Open Play fun on their first day back:


It's great to be back at school! 😃


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