Head of Early Childhood

What are the Right Questions?

Talking about your child’s school day is important. The way you ask about their day is even more important. Open ended questions are always the best option and a positive undertone elicits more conversation. Avoiding the use of emotional words such as: nice, sad or mean, which can actually have the reverse effect on a meaningful conversation, is a more productive method of communication.

  • What did you do that was creative?
  • Can you give me an example of how you showed kindness today?
  • Did you see someone show kindness today?
  • Tell me something you know today that you didn’t know yesterday?
  • What was the best moment of school today?
  • What friends made you smile today?
  • Were there any class agreements that the teacher said were important today?
  • Who did you enjoy spending time with today?
  • Did anyone say or do anything that made you laugh?
  • How did you go about finding the answer if something was tricky today?

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Last Friday was certainly a highlight of the school calendar, as the Junior Campus enthusiastically celebrated their grandparents and special friends. The delight in the children’s faces as their beloved grandparents shared in their learning and later watched them sing at the concert, was very special. It was lovely to have so many grandparents who travelled from interstate and even overseas. The memories that were made on this day will be cherished and I thank the Prep Music staff for assisting with the lead-up and organisation of the musical items, the Junior Canteen for the delightful morning tea served and the Facilities team who together, helped make this such a special event. It is moments such as these that make the Redlands school community such a pleasure to be a part of.

I enjoyed when I showed my grandparents around the classroom because they had lots of comments about my artwork and my reading.  Joshua 2P

I enjoyed showing my grandma the chicks because when she was little she lived on a farm with her five siblings. Isabel 2P

 

Father’s Day Morning

This year we are delighted to be hosting a Father’s Day breakfast and activity morning on Friday 31 August, beginning at 7.45am. A continental breakfast will be served in the Piazza with a short activity morning to follow in the Prep classrooms. Please see flyer Fathers Day 2018.

Yr 2 News

Swimming Program

As per the start of term letter, the Yr 2 Swimming program will take place in Week 7 (2C and 2E) and Week 8 (2A and 2P). A detailed letter has been placed on the Yr 2 page of Redlands Pulse to assist families in preparation for this program. The staff ask that you please grant online permission promptly ahead of this exciting program.

Public Speaking Forum

In Weeks 6, 7 and 8, Yr 2 will present a more formal speech to their peers in class, in lieu of news, as was outlined in the Term 3 letter to parents. A more detailed overview of this has been placed on the Yr 2 page of Redlands Pulse to assist with the preparation for this exciting learning opportunity.

Book Week Dress Up Day

Dress Up days are very exciting in the Prep School and today was no exception. It was wonderful to see everyone embracing this year’s topic of Find Your Treasure. The students were involved in reading activities, having the opportunity to listen to different teachers share their most treasured stories. Thank you to the wonderful efforts of our teacher/Librarian, Mrs Roberts and Library Assistant, Mrs Bertinshaw for their coordination of Book Week events. With the Prep School’s generous donations, we were able to raise a substantial amount of money for the Farmer’s Drought Relief.

Spring Fair

The Redlands Spring Fair is less than four weeks now and I encourage all families to ensure the 15 September on the Junior Campus is in your diaries. The Spring Fair has always been one of the school’s largest and most joyful events, and 15 September is going to be a fantastic day of carnival fun and enjoyment overflowing with food, rides, games, markets and prizes for the whole Redlands community – staff, students, families and alumni.   

This year we have nine rides and many carnival games that are suitable for a range of ages, including adults. Bubble soccer is back due to popular demand – so grab your team of 6 and register now. Be ready to launch into Carnival Fun and beat the queues on the day of the Fair by pre-purchasing your wristbands and coupons. The Spring Fair is largely cashless and all stalls accept coupons.

I would like to thank the army of dedicated parents and staff who are working hard to ensure that the Spring Fair will be another wonderful community event. Looking forward to seeing you at the Spring Fair, it will be great Carnival Fun!

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848