Newsletter - November 2016

What’s  happening AT Pukeko Corner?

Big thanks to Monika Sharma for helping us make our Diwali a wonderful celebration. Lots of fun, creating and yummy food, just what we like.

We have started doing a lot more walks and bus trips lately, all part of our exploring of our community.  There is so much to see, learn and experience out there, why be stuck within a fence. To make these experiences happen we need lots of parent help so please help us make these a regular part of our programme. Please make sure that your child has good walking shoes and a named sunhat. That brings us to the subject of hats/potae.  We have hats here, lovely green ones but with those creepy crawly nits around it is best practice to supply your child with a named hat that goes in the children's locker when taken off.

It’s getting warmer so we also need lots of spare clothes for all the mud and waterplay.  You can even bring rash shirts for quick drying.

Teacher’s Professional Development

As teachers we are always striving for excellence. Professional development and professional dialogue is a common occurrence around here. Cathy and Corina went to a Christian Early Childhood Conference and are continuing reflecting on their practice and looking for ways to improve.

Jody and Kim when on a 2 day course on Autism and how to provide the best learning experiences for all our children.  They had two of their tutors visit and one said  “this is the best centre he had ever been in”.  We all took the time to pat ourselves on our backs.

Important Dates to mark in your Calendar

Lexham Park visit Weds 16th Nov for a BBQ picnic lunch                                                                                                                  Still pack lunch as sometimes children would just rather eat their own food. NB need good walking shoes

Grandparents Days Mon 21st and Tues 22nd                                                                                                                                    Invitations have been mailed.

Bus trip to Tauranga Tues 29th Nov                                                                                                                                                       Only for Tuesday children who didn’t go to Omokoroa (we need parent help!!). We are going to the Tauranga Library and to see Hairy Maclary and friends.

Christmas Float parade Sat 3rd Dec                                                                                                                                                 Meeting Earl drive at approx 2.30pm (will confirm time and theme) and finishing in Moore Park.  We decorate a trailer and share our Christmas love

Trip to Summerset to share Christmas love Tues 6th Dec

Trip to Lexham Park to share Christmas cheer Thur 15 Dec 

Last day and Christmas party day Thurs 22nd Dec

For those new to our Christmas Party, the day is far from normal.  Children and family to arrive at 9.30 with a plate of food to share for lunch.  The children and teachers sing a little, we share lunch together and give out gifts to parents.