CREATIVE CORNER Newsletter 29 March 2019

TENA RA KOUTOU
(Greetings to you)

KIA ORA FROM THE KAKA ROOM
Margita is back from her overseas trip - yay, and is ready to get back into the swing of things. At the moment in the Kakas we have a big group of tamariki that are on the move with learning to crawl and pulling themselves up, so we have had lots of gross motor activities to help with their development.
This week I am on a leadership course and can't wait to bring all my new knowledge back.
(Katy)

KIA ORA FROM THE PUKEKO ROOM
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Thunderbirds are go!
With the reconstruction of the large plastic climbing frame tamariki have been collectively using their imaginations to re-enact being astronauts blasting to the moon and beyond. Their knowledge was extended through implementing the NASA space station website. Some tamariki learnt about what astronauts wear, how they sleep, eat and even the complication of brushing their teeth with water. Following this we have observed children designing and constructing space helmets, space ladders and laser blasters, using a range of open ended resources.
Bugs
We’re going on a bug hunt. We’re going to catch a big one!
With the changing seasons tamariki have observed a diverse range of bugs; from spiders to moths, to butterflies and even a praying mantis. In large groups they ventured out on bug hunts, using our new magnifying glasses, while also learning about bug habitats, including what they eat and how they behave.
Such experiences that are already noted have helped support our current group learning goal of “Belonging”.
As tamariki work and play together we have noticed new relationships and friendships forming – with both kāiako and one another. This has been reaffirmed by the ongoing transition visits of the Kakas to the Pukekos.
If your child has shared any of the experiences with you and your whanau please share them with staff in person, or on Storypark.
(Kerry)

CENTRE VALUES
Continuing our focus on our Centre Values, below is what “Respect” might look like in the Centre.
Respect of people, places and things:
• This includes things such as caring for our environment – watering plants, putting toys away, etc.
• Respecting each other – listening to others opinions and thoughts.
• Respecting our Centre and the ways we do things here.

TRIKEATHON
Our grand total for this fundraiser is $2191.60 compared to $2856.92 for 2018. Thanks to all families who supported this event.
We would appreciate feedback – anything we could do better, or any ideas for next year’s Trikeathon. Please let Kate or Amy know your thoughts.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Please ensure that any medication you bring to the Centre for your child must have the practitioner’s name, child’s name and instructions for giving noted on it. Thank you.

ART AND CRAFT RESOURCES
Creative Corner is after any art and craft resources for the classroom. If any families can donate cardboard boxes paper, etc. we would be grateful.

SAVE THE DATE:
Creative Corner AGM
Monday, 15 April 2019 8.00pm
at Creative Corner

Casino Fundraisr Night
Saturday, 15 June 2019
at Oxford Restaurant
(Our fundraising team are working hard on this - more to follow)