I would like to start my report with a special word that sums up the amazing attitude of everyone in our kindy community, resilience. One definition of resilience, from the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, is “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to change”. The amazing resilience of the teaching staff, children, Committee and parents during this challenging time has been wonderful to witness. We have also learnt news skills during this time as we transitioned to online learning. Another positive result has been the great connections we were able to make with the children whilst staying physically apart.
Red Group has been back for two weeks this Term, with only half the group attending, so far. I imagine more will return during the Term when they feel it is right for them. Thank you to the Committee for allowing Red Group to be free from fees for Term Two. I am sure all the pre-kindy families are grateful for that financial break.
We have a new friend at Red Group, her name is Brooke and she has quickly become part of our little pre-kindy family. With a smaller group at present, Phoebe and I can spend more time with each child, which benefits all of us.
We encountered an injured Bush Turkey chick in the bushes on Monday and a few of the children were concerned. We brought it some water and quietly watched it, sitting still so we didn’t frighten it. Such kindness towards an injured animal was beautiful to witness and very much a part of the philosophy of Chapel Hill kindy. The chick was taken to the vet on Tuesday and we all hope it has a speedy recovery. The children hope it can come back to kindy when it’s all better.
The Doctors surgery in home corner has been immensely popular the last two weeks. So many babies with broken limbs and children asking if we need an injection. Sometimes there is also a receptionist answering the phone and doctors making notes on the patient care. Dramatic play is a fabulous place for children’s creativity to blossom.
Have you thought about coming to visit Red Group? We love parents and grandparents to join us for the afternoon, just add your name to the Roster list. Impromptu visits are fine also, we value all family connections at pre-kindy. If you have an interest or skill you would like to share with everyone, please have a chat with me or Phoebe and we can work out a suitable time for you to share it with the group.
