Junior School

Grade 2 Sleepover

When the students arrived, they had a great time choosing where their beds would be placed and setting up their sleeping quarters in the school library. It was wonderful to see the high level of independence exhibited as the students managed to organise sleeping bags and mats, being mindful of the space around them belonging to others as well as keeping all of their belongings together.

After the beds were set up, we all enjoyed some exciting group games involving team work, acting and singing. Then we had a dancing session, which was enjoyed by all! For dinner we had pizza and salad in the Stephanie Alexander kitchen, followed by yummy ice cream. Everyone worked together to clean up the space and crockery we used, which was wonderful.

When we headed back to the library, the students got into their pyjamas and brushed their teeth, with everybody grabbing a pillow or stuffed toy to snuggle with as we watched an episode of   ‘Bluey’ about friendship and the importance of family.

All the students slept really well, despite a few sneaky ones playing a game of ‘Who can last the longest’…..which didn’t outlast the teachers!  Everyone was really settled and even the staff managed to get some shut eye.

In the morning we had some early risers around 6:00am, with most students awake by 7:00am. Everyone packed up their belongings and we enjoyed having breakfast together in the staff room before parents arrived for pick up time.

It was a really valuable experience for all the students to be involved in and a great prelude to the grade 3/4 camping program.

Melinda Michalski