Class 3, known as the Djer Djers, have been working their way through the Creation myth of the Old Testament.  Anyone who attended the assembly in Week 3 would know that we had a lot of fun role playing each day of Creation.  I was very proud of all the djer djer children for getting up in front of the whole school, so early in the year, and creating such a memorable performance!  Our main lesson books are full of paintings, as we painted our way through the events of creation.  We have now moved on to new main lesson, entited The Measure of Things, in which we will follow the story of human kind’s relationship with measurement, starting with the need to measure using the only tools available (our bodies) through to the standard metric measurements we all now take for granted.

Class 4, known as the Djidi Djidis, have finished their Human and Animal main lesson and boy!  What a wonderful way to start the year.  We met so many beautiful animals, and the children have created so many beautiful works of art depicting their understanding and appreciation for our animal friends.  We have now begun work on Norse Mythology, which is the major narrative arc for Class 4.  We have met Odin and Thor, Loki and Baldur.  The children are very enthusiastic with their recitations of the Volospa, and we are working in some wonderful Bothmer movement as well.  This is the time for djidi djidis to embrace their inner warrior, their inner strength and persevere in the face of any adversity that comes before them.

Special mention must be made of our wonderful wood work teacher, Gill, and her work with various classes, as well as Class 8 student Ilya, to produce a mathematical puzzle for us to work with.  In 1883, French mathematician Edouard Lucas invented a math puzzle called Tower of Hanoi.  As you can see, Gill and her team of assistants created a brilliant model that we can all enjoy.  Grateful thanks, Gill!