Thursday, August 25, 2011

Lego construction

Mr Ian Blamey brought his Lego kits to school. We matched the correct pieces with a diagram and then followed instructions to make a merry-go-round. By connecting a motor we could make it rotate. We worked in pairs and it took patience to complete the whole exercise.






Sunday, July 31, 2011

Happy 100 Days!





After ending Term 2 on a 'high' with an excursion and an open morning, Prep A also won the Specialists' Cup for the second time. This was a real compliment for Prep A, reflecting the interest the class has in Art, Music, Japanese and PE. Well done everyone!


We can hardly believe that 100 days of Prep has passed - certainly a great reason for celebration.
We made special masks and necklaces and enjoyed a special morning tea of delicious cakes and fruit. Happy 100 days at Kerrimuir, Prep A!!!!!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

News update!











Term 2 ended with a visit to the Circus Skills studio where everyone had a turn on the trapeze, tight rope and climbing rope as well as using all the other exciting equipment.

We also had an open morning where Mums and
Dads could come and see all the lovely work we had produced over the term.


Wednesday, May 11, 2011

What's new in Term 2?




















Last week we started going to Circus Skills which is lots of fun. We are learning how to twirl ribbons, balance plates and do tricks with scarves, hoops and 'devil sticks'.


We are delighted to welcome Mark Fittolani, a second year teaching student, to our class. So far he has been busy helping us during literacy and numeracy activities, computer and integrated studies sessions.
















Now that we're well into the autumn season we have noticed that the trees around us are changing. After exploring the school yard we sorted the leaves, nuts, seeds and flowers that we collected. We found large, small, soft, curled, long, rough and skeletal leaves of many colours.

















We have planted peas and are thoroughly enjoying watching how the roots and shoots grow a little each day. It's very exciting. There will be some photos coming soon!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Annual Prep/Buddy Lunch















Once again the sun shone down on Kerrimuir as we enjoyed our Prep/Buddy lunch for this year. Mums, Dads and Grandparents came along to meet and mingle with the Preps and their Buddies from the senior grades. As usual we were treated to a delicious lunch of sausages in bread, followed by fruit. Thank you to the hardworking mums who catered this event - it could not happen without your time and effort. What a spectacular day for all!

A Special Day!









































Many thanks to the Grandparents and Special Visitors who came to watch the Preps sing at Assembly, and who then visited the classroom to look at workbooks, displays and the fascinating Interactive Whiteboard. Also, a huge 'Thank you!' must go to the wonderful mums who baked treats for morning tea and to those who helped serve on this happy occasion. Here are some of Prep A's visitors......

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Busy Month for Prep A!


We have enjoyed working with our teddy bears during mathematics activities, sorting and measuring them and of course sharing iced teddy biscuits with them for special morning tea!











What a busy time we have had this month of March! We began by winning the Specialists' Cup where in Art, Music, Japanese and PE we showed that we can listen and work well with pleasing results. We were presented with this cup on Crazy Hair Day when we all looked a bit strange with our wacky hair styles.