CGELC Newsletter
April & May 2016
Dear Parents & Guardians
Autumn is now well and truly upon us, and the weather has been very unpredictable! We would like to ensure that children are dressed appropriately at all times, warm or cool. In order to make sure that children are prepared for any weather conditions the most appropriate would be to send them in pants and t-shirt with shoes and socks - and send a jumper along for the cooler times of the day.
~ CGELC Staff
Here's a brief look at what we have been up to in the past couple of months
TALKING ABOUT TIME
We learned about the concept of time including it's various aspects - such as the difference between day and night, the different clocks and ways of telling time, the way the sun forms shadows which can be used to tell time.
We did a lot of interesting activities with the sun and the shadows and noticed how the sun changed position in the sky right throughout the day, and also how our shadows were on different directions and different lengths at different times of the day.
WIND, WIND ENERGY & WIND SPORTS
We also made some practical things such as a kite and a wind sock which we were able to use outside in the wind to see how they work.
ALL ABOUT AUTUMN
We discussed the change in trees and leaves turning from green to red , yellow and brown.
In Bana Murra Yung we discussed the animals patterns and plants which ripen in that season.
EASTER
This year we really took the time to understand the true meaning behind the Easter holiday. It was a huge sacrifice made by Jesus' Christ when he gave his life in order to grant salvation to human kind.
We learned about a few different traditions which take place over the Easter celebration.
We baked some special unleavened bread, which we were able to enjoy for afternoon tea along with some red grape juice in representation of the sacrifice of Jesus' earthly body.
We also had a fun Easter egg hunt. We got to go out in the school play ground and find the yummy chocolate eggs hidden all around!
WHATS TO COME :
7 April - World Health Day . We'll take some time on this day to discuss the importance of health and learn some tips on how to maintain our own health.
13 April - Sinhalese New Year. We will learn a bit about the traditions of the Sinhalese New Year.
25 April - Anzac Day. It is important to remember the sacrifices that have been and are being made to protect our country.
8 May - Mothers Day. Of course we all love our mommies so very much, and we want to take this opportunity to show them that. We'd love to invite all families to join us for a special mothers day tea on Friday, 6 May 2016. Please join us at the centre from 4pm and bring along some nut free eats to share.
We're also arranging a special incursion from an AMBULANCE during May! The date will be confirmed closer to the time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
APRIL
3rd - Novac
27th - Leanne
MAY
1st - Arjun
5th - Daniela
6th - Stephanie
16th - Shaalya & Shashank
27th - Jack