Important Information:
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Preschool commences at 8.45am and finishes at 2.45pm.
With the change of season, comes a change in clothing! Please ensure that your child is
dressed in suitable layered clothing – despite the cool starts to our days, it can still be
very warm in the middle of the day!
Practise removing extra layers at home, as zips and buttons can be very tricky!
Please also add warm spare clothes to your child’s bag (including socks) for them to
change into (if needed!)
Hats will still need to be worn by your child during outdoor play.
This is a part of the SunSmart policy.
Suitable footwear is vital to allow the children to be able to explore and investigate the
outdoor area as the weather cools. Gumboots are great for puddles, but not so good for
climbing and running.
Thank you for continuing to pack healthy food options for both Morning Tea and Lunch.
The children enjoy comparing their food with the others in the group during our
communal eating times. They now know that chips, sweet biscuits and chocolates are for
occasional times, not for everyday!
Please see the photos below for lunch ideas that support a healthy lunchbox at Preschool.
Please remember pillows for rest time.
We love celebrating birthdays. There are 22 children in each class. If you would like to
bring in something to share, please check with the educators if there are any allergies.
Healthy food options at Morning Tea and Lunch
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We love discussing red, green and amber foods at Preschool, this is the concept of ‘rarely’
‘occasional’ and ‘everyday’ foods. Here are some great examples of lunchtime foods and snacks
that reflect the Kaleen healthy food choices policy.
Water is the most suitable for your child’s drink bottle.
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.
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If you need any more ideas or suggestions about food for your child at morning tea and lunch,
please see your child’s educators. We are a nut free preschool.
Warm regards,
Your Preschool Team
Felicity, Julia, Kathryn, Karin and Michelle.
“ No play, No Learning. Know Play, Know Learning.” Author Unknown
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Kaleen Preschool
Term 2 Overview 2017
Family
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Important Dates and Events
Week 1 – Anzac Day Service
Week 2 – Sandpit Photographs
Week 2– Sandpit Photographs/Bus Wash Excursion
. Week 3 – Bus Wash Excursion
Week 3 – Mother’s Day Pampering Sessions
Week 4 – Mother’s Day Pampering Sessions
Week 4 – National Walk to School Day
Week 5 – National Simultaneous Story Time
Week 6 – National Reconciliation Week
Week 6 – World Environment Day
Week 8 – Queens Birthday
Early Year’s Learning Framework Curriculum:
Over the course of the term, the children will be
exploring The Magic Caterpillar Handwriting Program.
By following the story of Casey the Caterpillar, the
children will learn the correct formation of the letters of
the alphabet, especially those that constitute their
name.
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
5.2 Children engage with a range of texts and gain
meaning from these texts.
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With the introduction of indoor/outdoor play, the
children are gaining more choice over their learning.
By allowing them longer periods of time to explore
and investigate without interruption, the children are
able to reach a deeper level of learning.
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
• 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as
Wednesday 26th April – Purple/Red Groups
Tuesday 2nd May - Purple/Red Groups
Thursday 4th May – Blue Group
Monday 8th May - Purple/Red Groups
Friday 12th May – Blue Group
Monday 15th May – Purple/Red Groups
Friday 19th May – Blue Group
Wednesday 24th May - Purple/Red Groups
All week - Purple/Red/Blue Groups
Friday 2nd June – Blue Group
Monday 12th June – Public Holiday
Accompaniments to our Curriculum:
Visiting the Library and borrowing
books has become a firm favourite
with all the children. The familiarity
of the Junior School that they are
gaining from these visits will allow
for a smoother transition to
Kindergarten next year. Please
ensure that their Library Bag is
packed on their respective day, as
some of them become quite
distressed if they miss out on
borrowing!
curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity,
Accompaniments to our Curriculum:
commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination
Mari visits the Preschool every
Wednesday to teach the children a
variety of Japanese songs, rhymes
and words. The children are already
familiar with the Japanese Greeting
Song and the Rainbow Song, sung in
Japanese! Every second Tuesday,
the Purple and the Red groups are
very fortunate to partake in Music
sessions with Katharine Finlayson.
and reflexivity
Families Assisting:
The benefits gained by all concerned when our
Preschool community share their skills and assistance
with us is immeasurable! We invite you all to come in,
share a skill, or just feel free to spend some time in the
classroom. Whether it be cooking, painting, gardening,
or just being an extra set of hands – you are very
welcome in our Preschool.
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their
world
2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and
communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights
and responsibilities necessary for active community
participation
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong
sense of identity
1.3: Children develop knowledgeable and
confident self-identities