Settling into school...

We have had a lovely few days settling back into school and for our three new girls, supporting them to get to know us and the routines of the classroom, has been our number one priority. Creating a warm community is important as the girls transition from their long three weeks away 

enjoying family and holiday time. 

The girls have been so enjoying each others company!

The 'Gap' students visited us and stayed awhile to help. These young women have 

come from England to Diocesan for a years work experience. 

They will spend time with the girls from time to time.

Making sandwiches... we had some very interesting fillings! 

Grace is finding many new experiences to try out. 

Enjoying maths related learning

Making creations with friends is always popular and needs a lot of negotiation.

Some puzzle work in action.

Hospital play continues to interest the girls.

... and sometimes you just need to ring home!

Special lunch and a lovely farewell

There was great excitement in the air today as the girls have been waiting for the day

they were going for a special lunch at the 'Dio Cafe'. Finally it arrived!

After assembly it was time to say goodbye to our 

friends Kairavi and Anna.

We know you are going to have a wonderful time in Year One and we get to see you everyday!

Much love from us all.

Happy holidays girls. Help mummy and daddy and do everything they tell you to, 

just like you do at school!

The hospital is in operation!

Jacqui's visit to Starship Hospital a few weeks ago, created a lot of discussion.

She was keen to tell her friends about her adventure and what 

happened to her when she was there.

We thought Jacqui's visit would be a wonderful catalyst to use

with the girls so we put the idea of setting up a hospital to them. Jacqui was very keen and 

she put some thought into what we would 

need to set it up. Her Doctor's bag has been a great help and she has generously shared it with everyone. This is very commendable!

An idea we came up with was to visit the sick bay here at school

and have a look at what was down there.

The items we saw were just a bit too tempting so we went and asked Mrs Harrison if we could have some for our hospital. The girls were very excited when she said yes; what a 

lovely lot of things we collected up! 

I'm not sure whether Mrs Harrison was as excited to lose so much, as we were excited to gain it!

The hospital has generated some wonderful play, and the language we have been hearing

has been very sophisticated. The girls know a lot about being sick.

One morning I had to go to the hospital with a very sore stomach and the girls prodded and poked me. My leg had to be bandaged as the Doctor explained to me that when I was vomiting, I fell down the stairs and broke my leg. Féline asked me if I was better yet and when I said just a little bit better she said I had to leave because they wanted to play on their own now!!!!

As you will see from the Photos, this is serious work.

 

Tess took notes as the patient told her what was wrong with her. Each time the patient told her something, Tess would furiously write in the book followed by "and what else is wrong with you" and questions like "did you vomit?, Is your head sore?"