OUR WEEK 10.08-14.08.09

SHAVING FOAM FUN!

Today Helen got out the shaving foam which the children started playing with on the outside table. It got very crowded so they moved to a bigger table. Tudor said " It looks like snow"! Everyone started to clap! You can imagine what happened! It went everywhere! It really did look like it was snowing! Great fun!! (photos attached)



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FINALLY FLYING OUR KITES!

After making our kites last week (see blog Making kites, 07/08) we finally had a bit of wind to fly them! We ran around the playground to see how they would go. They filled with wind and flew into the air with their tails streaming behind. We hoped they wouldn't take off with us holding on!! (photos attached)

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Our Hairy Harrys!!

Following on from our blog on Thursday, 23rd of July (Making Hairy Harrys) here is the result! After careful watering, some sunshine and tender loving care our 'Hairy Harrys' sprouted 'hair'! Some grew more than others!! Some had a beautiful thick crop of hair and some had a few strands!! The children trimmed their 'Harrys' and decorated them with eyes, ears and noses! They have enjoyed caring and watching their 'Harrys' grow. Well done children. (photos attached)



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OUR WEEK 3-7/08/09

When the Fire Truck came!

On Wednesday we had some very special visitors. The Firemen from Takapuna Fire Station came to visit us. We we all very excited! Tudor even woke up at 11pm the night before and wanted to come to Pupuke and see the Firemen then!!
We saw them coming and 3 of the firemen came inside to talk to us about fire safety and what to do in a fire. The driver had to stay with the truck listening for emergency callouts! They told us to crawl on the floor because there is more oxygen down low. We practiced this! (see the photo). Then they picked Dominic and he got to dress up in a mini version of their outfits!(see the photos) We then sang them our Fire song. We think they loved this!
Then it was outside to get up inside the truck. It was so high to get up there. The firemen then showed us all the equipment on the truck. There is so much of it.
They then recieved an emergency callout so we didn't get to see the hose being squirted but we didn't mind because we think the firemen do such a wonderful job!
They packed up and took off with their sirens going! We later heard that someone had burnt onions at Takapuna Grammar and set off the fire alarm so we were happy it was a false alarm!
A big, huge thank you to the firemen at Takapuna Fire Station. You are awesome!

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Making kites

The letter of the week is K so we made some kites. We had plastic shopping bags and stuck feathers, paper, sequins and anything interesting we could find. We attached crepe paper streamers as tails but Emma said we shouldn't make them to long because when they fly them people will stand on them and they will break. We thought that was very sensible! Mel was hoping to fly them today but guess what! No wind!! Another day! (photos attached)




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Making Fried Rice for our lunch!

On Thursday Saira-Jane prepared the ingredients for the children to make Fried Rice. She cooked the rice, and cut up all the bits and pieces they could choose to put in their lunch. The children took turns in cooking their own. They all enjoyed the cooking process and the eating of it!! (photos attached)

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VIRTUES DAY ON SATURDAY, 25TH OF JULY

On Saturday 25th of July, staff from Bayfield and Pupuke attended a Virtues Workshop with the very inspiring and motivating facilitator, Angevahn. The Virtues is at the heart of Bayfield and Pupukes philosophy. The Virtues Project empowers individuals and families to live by their deepest values. The five basic strategies are:

1. Speak the Language of the Virtues
2. Recognise Teachable Moments
3. Set Clear Boundries
4. Honour the Spirit
5. Offer the art of Spiritual Companioning

Take a look at the website http://www.virtuesproject.com/ for more infomation or talk to one of the staff members at the centre.

OPEN DAYS AT PUPUKE EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE

On the 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th of August
we are having Open days from 11am until 3pm.

So come along and see our wonderful, quality centre!

We look forward to seeing you!