Recycling

As some of you may know we have been challenging the Manukau City Council over recycling. They class us a business even though we are a not for profit organisation. Thanks to Councillor Jamie-Lee Ross we have won the battle and our recycling rubbish will be collected for free from October.

Our kindergarten swap with Whiteacres Kindergarten

What great fun we had today. Off we went on a bus trip to Whiteacres kindergarten ... when we got there the children and teachers from Whiteacres kindergarten hopped on the bus and came to our kindergarten for the morning. We played and played and played. Even though they had lots of things the same there were so many things that are different to. What a big playground they have!

Happy Birthday Maʻam

Happy birthday maʻam was the cry as the Queen arrived with her corgi Pippa. Queenʻs birthday weekend just wouldnʻt be the Queenʻs birthday without a party to celebrate ... so thatʻs just what happened. We dressed for the occasion, practiced the protocols and indulged in some party food. We have to say a special thanks to the parents who entered into the spirit of the day and dressed in their best.

The ʻopeningʻ of the mimio

Well, today was finally the day the Mimio was unveiled. The teachers had stayed quite late on friday night as they were so busy playing! But they built some great resources ... but today was the childrenʻs turn o experiment. Jorja is using Kid Pix to draw and print her own creation. We were able to purchase this thanks to money raised at the Allyson Gofton night.

The bike raffle winner

Wow, how cool! Molly arrived at the bike-a-thon on a trike and left on this fabulous bike. Congratulations!

The Bike-a-thon

The weather was perfect, the company was even better, so it was no wonder we had a fantastic day! This is the first time we have had our bike-a-thon on a Sunday but it was greta. A special THANKS to all our helpers, you certainly did a great job. We also have to say thanks to Bob or Mr J as he is affectionately known in his role as school caretaker at Botany Downs School. It was so good of him to give up his Sunday to help us set up and pack up. We really appreciate the support of Botany Downs School.

A massive scrunchie

Recently the teachers (and relievers) went to a music course with ʻKids Music Companyʻ and as usual with their courses we were hugely inspired. One inspiration was the use of this massive scrunchie. We have so many ideas for itʻs use ... it is so cool.