Focus for this term Healthy Heart

The focus at preschool for this term was ‘Increasing our On the 5 September, we took our tamariki to the Chip-
knowledge of the world around us through ‘Holistic Ex- munks Playland to celebrate Eid AL-Adha. They had fun
ploration’. This meant children have been provided with as they actively explored the climbing, sliding running,
opportunities to participate in obstacle courses, soccer and jumping activities. They learnt through play by do-
games as they build physical and friendship skills. Teach- ing, asking questions, interacting with others, how things
ers have encouraged children to use phrases such as “Can work, and trying new things out by themselves and with
I please have a turn after you” and “Teacher help please” their friends.
to encourage language and social skills. It is good for
children to use these set phrases at home as well to
communicate their needs. Our tamariki have learnt about
the Islamic time of Hajj and have shared their
knowledge about what they have learnt which has led to
their spiritual growth. Children’s emotional intelligence
has deepened as they become more aware of how other
children are feeling by looking at facial expressions in
their peers.

Islamic Programme
This term our Islamic Programme was learning about
Wudu, Adhan, Prayers and reciting Surahs relating to
Hajj. We have been incorporating the Islamic Programme
into the Preschool Programme planning to help our chil-
dren grow in their knowledge and understanding of their Staff News:
faith.
This term we welcomed
Our new Garden Project Teachers Farisa, Karen
and
ON 15th September we were blessed to have 4 staff
from Bunnings come and help staff and their families Somia who have joined our staff as relievers. It is won-
build our new garden planter boxes. The result is an derful to have each one join our team.
amazing transformation of our back yard and we have Comings and goings
planted lots of seeds to go in the planters once they ger-
minate. Welcome:

A Big thank you to Bunnings who provided all the materi- This term we welcome Ebun, Zayn (under 2s), and Alen
als, and some manpower for this project. We are so
grateful for their support.
Thank you too to the family who provided the beautiful
garden art flowers and butterflies for the new wall, and
the half round planters for our fences which we will
plant with flowers when the soil has settled.
(over 2s) and their families to preschool. We are excited
to have each child join us and look forward to being part
of their learning journey in the months and years ahead.
Farewell:
This term we have said goodbye to Salma, Mataatua and
Waikawa. We wish each one and their family very best
wishes for the future.
Thank you for your continued support of our centre. We
are here to support you as parents in your important role
of caring for and teaching your precious child. If you
have any comments or concerns about your child please
don’t hesitate to talk to a teacher.

Prepared by Teachers Maysoon, Liz, Catherine, Naema,

Farah, Ahlam and Huda.