Year PPT OLC

This Wednesday, the 28th of November is Multicultural Day... and we can't wait!   So far we have Oscar B's mum, Gulnara, teaching us some Russian, Manoa's Dad Titsiano making Pizza, hopefully Manoa's mum Anne telling us about Sri Lanka and we have two other guest presenter parents who are just confirming their availability.   We could do with more presenters so if you would like to share something about your cultural heritage then let me know.  It could be craft, cooking, dancing, music, a game.... what ever you can think of.  We love it when our parents share their knowledge with the children.  As we forewarned you earlier this term...your child will need to dress in some form of costume representing a nationality.   They could always be an Italian soccer player or an Aussie stockman if you have difficulties in finding a costume. A Chinese dressing gown easily turns into a kimono.   It is a awesome day, especially since we have parent involvement. If you are inter

A few reminders for the weeks ahead. 1.  The children will be participating in PLD differentiated spelling groups for the last few weeks of school in preparation for Year One next year.  They all completed the PLD Year One placement test last week and did very well! The process of sending the children off to their like needs groups is very matter of fact.  Each group has a title and it is explained to the children what their learning focus is in that group.  It is not a competitive process but rather a sensible way of allowing children to consolidate their personal needs in spelling. These groups will be housed in PPB, PPL, the central wet area and in some Year One classrooms. This session is only 20 minutes long.  2. We plan to have the children eat their lunch with the 'big school' in weeks 8 and 9.  This is another preparation for Year One. The Preprimary children will be kept in a circle and closely supervised.  3.   Multicultural Day  is getting closer. ( Wednesday We