From Crunchy Leaves to Cosmic Dreams: A Term to Remember

Dear Pre-School Parents and Guardians,

How quickly the time has flown! As we reflect on Term 2, we are filled with gratitude for a season of joyful learning, growth and connection, even amidst the cold, wintry days.

The most meaningful changes this term have been the remarkable developments in the hearts and minds of the little children we teach. Every activity and experience were intentionally designed to foster curiosity, joy and lasting learning, building the foundation for a lifelong journey of discovery.

We began the term with crunchy leaves and an autumn breeze, and we ended this topic with ‘The Great Leaf Pile Day’, where laughter echoed through the playground and memories were made. The children then snuggled into the concept of hibernation, a big word with a cozy meaning (some of us adults may have secretly wished to hibernate too!).

St Dunstan’s Day was marked with cheerful celebration and doughnuts! Some children were tickled to discover that both Dunstan’s and doughnut start with the letter ‘D’.

We took a Walk on the Wild Side during our Big Walk, sharing a special morning filled with laughter, friendship and just the right amount of chaos. A huge thank you to our amazing community for your generosity, you have helped make this fundraiser a roaring success and we truly appreciate every single donation. A big high five to the buzzing Bee Class who walked away with the Pizza Party prize! Watch this space… the competition is heating up for next year already!

Safety was another key focus this term and our little ones practiced their evacuation and lockdown drills with such care and confidence. The goal was to build awareness without creating fear and we know that children feel most secure when they understand the routine. We are proud of how quickly and calmly they moved to safety and a big thank you to our wonderful teachers for guiding them through it all with such kindness and reassurance. We even heard a few very enthusiastic siren sound effects echoing through the playground for days afterwards!

A personal highlight for me was sharing ‘Tea with Lee’ with the Grade 00 children. Their sense of humour and thoughtful reflections were truly heartwarming, but what struck me most was their pure joy in learning. It is a beautiful reminder of how vital quality early education is. Thank you for choosing to invest in their future by entrusting them to a leading Pre-School, it truly makes a difference.

As teachers prepared Mid-Year Reports, the children blasted off into Space Week, reminding us just how far they have come in their learning journeys. We marked the halfway point of the year with Snuggles and Stories, where books, mugs of hot chocolate and little marshmallows added extra sweetness to shared moments.

Learning about ‘People Who Help Us’ sparked meaningful conversations and we were delighted to welcome grandparents and special loved ones to our celebration, an occasion filled with music, dance and deep appreciation.

We rounded off the term in the most delightful way: arriving in our pyjamas and enjoying the hilarious Melrose the Magician. It is important to recognise the incredible work our Pre-School teachers do each day. They are qualified professionals who not only deliver quality teaching and learning but also care deeply for the physical and emotional well-being of every child in their class, because teaching little ones comes with big hearts and even bigger responsibilities. A heartfelt thank you for their unwavering commitment and all the hard work they have poured into this term. We see it, we appreciate it and we are so grateful!

As we prepare for an exciting Term 3, we promise more adventures, learning and magic. Please keep an eye out for important dates and updates. Enjoy the holiday, travel safely if you are going away and we look forward to welcoming you back in spring!

Lee Milner -Pre-School Head