The children of Class 1/2 are such a lively, energetic and happy group.  They are becoming more cooperative and collaborative every week as we continue to get to know each other more fully.  My favourite time of the week is Tuesday afternoon when we join Kristi for our Environmental Immersion session.  The children are totally absorbed in their creative play from the moment they arrive and as the photos show they spend their time engaging with the elements of fire, water, earth and air.  It's a messy, joyous business and I love the conversations we share in such a relaxed environment.  Kristi is an absolute delight!

We have been doing Saintly Lives as our Main Lesson and are very busy working on our class play, "Saint Jerome and the Lion", which we hope to perform in Week 7.  There are lines to learn, scenes to create, costumes to find, songs to practice and parts to hope for!

I am very impressed with the children's attitude towards their Main Lesson bookwork.  Their illustrations are full of colour and life and I have seen a significant improvement in the handwriting of The Class 1's.

Ashley has been bringing music and colour to Fridays as the children hear tales from different cultures and of course they continue to enjoy their Indonesian lessons with him.

We had 6 parent helpers at knitting last Monday and it was wonderful to be in the midst of that chirpy, creative and slightly chaotic mob of very talented knitters!  Thankyou to everyone who comes in to help with knitting and reading, it is of such benefit to our class.  Jewels continues to join us on Mondays (studies allowing!) and happily assists wherever she is needed.

Evie McMullan has been ably assisting me in the classroom this term.  The children respond well to her quiet, calm manner and her willingness to help in all manner of situations.  Thanks Evie.

It's been great to have so many children now arriving before the bell at 8.40.  And just a friendly reminder that long hair needs to be tied back and out of their eyes.

Jan x