Our Under 7 Football Team traveled to Pembroke house for their annual U7-7Aside football tournament. The team comprised of, Adrien, Lance, Daniel, Anna, Erika, Peyton, Jed, Sam, Archie, Dibya and Isaac.

We played a total of 4 matches winning all the matches in the group stages and then met Pembroke House A Team in the finals where we scored 1 – 0 to clinch this year’s trophy. Join us in congratulating our boys and girls for their wonderful performance.

The Reading House in Early Years has been an amazing addition, acting as a Quiet Area. The children have not only found a quiet haven for themselves, but they have also been making new friends and getting to know each other. Through their very interesting conversations, new ideas have been generated, shared and eventually implemented in collaboration. 

« Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

« The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day.

« Some of the 54 Commonwealth member states, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, observe the tradition of Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Other nations observe a solemn day but at different dates. For example, ANZAC Day is observed in New Zealand on April 25. In South Africa, Poppy Day is marked on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11.

« Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland.

« The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day.

« The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day.

Facts and poems about Remembrance Day were shared in today’s assembly.

Poppies are red

Violets are blue

When the soldiers fought in the war

They fought for you.

They shine do bright

They fought so brave

Now we stand beside their graves

In Flanders's Field, the poppies grow

But on and on the love one’s go

With soldiers’ souls carrying

Through the love they showed.

Shall their glory never fade

Honour the charge they made.

Poppies are red

Violets are blue

When the soldiers fought the war

We will remember them too.

Jessica - Year 5 

(Source http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/information-for/educators/)

Today we were taken to the world of Happy Hat Land, where everyone wears a hat.  The People of Happy Hat Land (the Year 1 children) explained how a Happy Hat keeps off the rain, snow, wind and sunshine.  The story tellers (the Year 2 children) told the story of how one day some Hat Sellers came to Happy Hat Land and in their basket was a beautiful silver hat that sparkled in the sunshine.  Everyone wanted the silver hat and ended up getting very cross.  The hat sellers showed them that they didn’t need to get in a wobble or a tizzy they could share the beautiful silver hat.  The Happy Hat Land people loved this idea and everyone was happy again.

ON YOUR WHEELS... GET SET... GO!

Children in Early Years tested their wheels on Wednesday at their Wheels Day event. It was such a fun moment as the children showed their skill in negotiating corners going over ramps and bumps and avoiding obstacles. They also demonstrated Effective Participation and Teamwork in the activities. The Matatu (taxi) business was at its best element as children bought tickets and waited for that moment when the traffic man would flag them off for the much-awaited ride. To ensure full function of the wheels, there was Fuel Station, Vehicle Registry section and a Car Wash with attendants ready to serve the riders. It was such fun that some of the teachers could not resist from testing some of the wheels as well.