Field Room

Can you believe it? We have come to the end of another wonderful year. 

Term 4 was full of bitter sweet moments in the 4-year-old kindergarten room. Term 4 was all about learning, having fun and soaking up our final moments together as a group. In particular we focused on school readiness, graduation and exploring the Museum of Play and Art. 

Museum Of Play and Art (MOPA)

 Our very excited kinder group ventured out by bus to MOPA for our end of year excursion. The museum had a variety of exhibits and activities that have been crafted to provide rich opportunities for play-based learning and creative exploration. As you can imagine the children had a truly amazing day exploring the wondrous space where we played, were creative and learnt together through all the different activities.

School Readiness 

This term as a team we focused on learning experiences that would further support the children in their new learning journey to Primary School. We introduced the children to a variety of learning opportunities which further supported their confidence and preparation around their next adventure to school. 

These experiences included: Show and Tell, the Lunch Box Program, group discussions, literacy and learning experiences throughout Field Room. 

Show and Tell 

Show and tell has been a wonderful experience. Public speaking can be quite daunting for everyone, but our kindergarten children demonstrated courage and confidence when speaking in front of their peers. They were able to clearly discuss their special items each week as well as answer questions from both their peers and teachers. We are so proud of their growth over this term!

Lunch Box Program 

Our lunch box program was a huge hit. The children thoroughly enjoyed making their own sandwiches each day. Through packing their own morning tea and lunches for a week this created many opportunities for the children. The children were encouraged to open each item themselves and we provided them with tools that they would have access to at school to further assist them if they needed it. They got a small taste of what schools lunch time will be like for them next year.  

We can confidently say that the children are ready for this new chapter, bring on foundation 2024!

Graduation 

Wow! What a beautiful night this was. The children proudly received their kindergarten certificates and shared special moments with their peers, families and teachers. Our kindergarteners have come so far this year and it has been so heart warming being a part of their learning journey. It has been an absolute pleasure teaching each and everyone of these children this year. 

That's a wrap of 2023!

To our kindergarten children: We wish you all the very best as you enter this new exciting chapter. We know that you are all going to shine and we cannot wait to hear all about it! We are going to miss your smiles deeply, we would love a visit. 

To our beautiful Annalise: Annalise, your positive energy each day is inspiring and puts a smile on all the faces around you. You truly are an incredible and kind teacher, you have such beautiful connections with the children, families and staff. You are going to be deeply missed by our whole Haven community. We wish you all the very best in your next exciting chapter. 

Lastly, we would like to wish everyone a safe, happy christmas and new year!

Love your Field Room Teachers Caila, Ellie and Annalise xx