The Beaconsfield Kindergarten children have been very busy during Term 3, with lots of exciting things happening at kinder.
Kinder Olympics
All of our kinder groups followed the Olympics, looking at different events, nations and flags and even keeping a medal tally (go Aussies!). The Olympics also provided fantastic opportunities to look at resilience, diversity, inclusion and healthy lifestyles.
Each kinder child participated in an Olympic themed experience and received their very own Beaconsfield Kindergarten medal to take home.
Incursions
Our 4 year old kindergarten groups have participated in protective behaviours sessions with KidsROAR during August. Protective Behaviours has two core themes that are emphasised throughout the KidsROAR Programs:
Theme 1: We all have the right to feel safe at all times.
Theme 2: We can talk about anything with someone we trust, no matter what it is.
During the sessions, children were given the foundation for understanding:
- feelings
- early warning signs safe and unsafe behaviours
- the difference between public and private
- their private body parts
- the difference between safe and unsafe secrets
- how to implement the NO, GO, TELL strategy
- who their trusted adults are.
Many of our kinder groups have been learning about emergency services, which helps to support their learning about what they can do in the event of an emergency. Children as young as four have been able to call triple zero and provide essential information to emergency services. Some of our groups have been very excited to have visits from the SES and paramedics.
Community Connections
Partnering with other services in our community is an important way of fostering relationships and building our community. Our 4 year old kinder groups have recently participated in walking excursions to Beaconsfield Primary School, where they visited a Prep classroom, did a tour of the school and were introduced to what a school setting might look like.
Our community artwork project is up and running again in 2024. Keep an eye out in the following local cafes and businesses for our children’s artwork:
- Ducky in the Field
- Beacky Fresh
- Greens & Grain
- Amcal Pharmacy
- Pure Beauty
By Nicole Hanssen
Centre Manager
