CGELC Newsletter
December 2016 - January 2017
Dear Parents / Guardians
As the saying goes, 'Time Flies When You're Having Fun' and we've most definitely felt that this year!
We've filled our days with learning experiences, games and friendships which have seen us grow physically, emotionally and intellectually as we prepare ourselves for our transition to the various stages next year will be taking us.
Here's a brief look at some of the highlights of the past couple of months.
FOR THE DIARY
FRIDAY 23 December 2016 - We are closing for the Holidays. We'll be closing a little earlier at 4.30pm
TUESDAY 3 January 2017 - Welcome Back for another year of fun and learning! We're open from 7.30am.
THURSDAY 26 January 2017 - Center Closed for Australia Day! PUBLIC HOLIDAY!
THE OCEAN
Some of the things we discussed included things which can be found near the ocean and at the beach, some forms of transport which can be used to travel on the water / across the ocean and animal life which lives in the Ocean.
Crab
Yellow Submarine.
Lighthouse
Life-Saving
Boats that Float!
Whale
DIWALI
Festival of Light
Yum.Yum!
Making some traditional treats.
Cultural Learning.
We all sat together and engaged in discussions about the traditions and celebrations.
Rangoli Designs.
Dressed for the Occasion.
EXPLORING TASTE
Pretzels.
Before the Baking.
Spicy Chocolate Strawberries.
Red, White and Green.
Healthy / Unhealthy
How Tastebuds Work.
SPORTS & GAMES
Tennis
Soccer
Golf & Mini-Golf.
Swimming.
Equestrian
Happy Birthday!!
DECEMBER
20 December - Monte
23 December - Drake
JANUARY
13 January - Tiara
24 January - Giovanni
Congratulations to Our Graduates of 2016!
It has been an honour getting know the children and families over the years and we wish you all the absolute best for what's to come in next few years in your new schools!
Giovanni Anastasio - St Angela's Primary School
Elliot Beers - St Bernadette's Primary
Vinara Fernando - Winston Heights Public School
Stephenie Manathunga - Ironbark Ridge Public School
Anika Klara Muller - St Angela's Primary School
Daniela Pacheco - Samuel Gilbert Public School
Monte Piotto - St Angela's Primary School
Ruvi Pooliyadde - Caddies Creek Public School
Tiara Prasad - (Undisclosed)
George Tadros - Tangara School
Maxim Turner - Northholm Grammar School
Christopher Zhang - Sherwood Ridge Public School
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
We wish all families a fantastic festive season, and look forward to seeing you again in the new year.
THANK YOU also to all the parents and students for the lavish gifts and notes of appreciation which have been received by the staff of CGELC.
Feel free to use the link below to have view photo's of the concert, and please feel free to share your photo's with us on the page as well or by text or email!