To our wonderful parents, 

What a whirlwind this year has been! We truly could not have asked for a kinder, more supportive group of parents. Your encouragement has meant the world to us, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done. 

The end of the year always feels busy, and these last few weeks have been no exception. Our Christmas boxes have been filling up beautifully, and the Crew have loved every festive activity we’ve enjoyed together. Their excitement for Christmas has definitely kept the classroom glowing. 

Saying goodbye to our little ones is never easy. We’ve poured our hearts into each day with them, and watching them grow has been such a joy. 

This week we learned a few Christmas carols and shared stories about our family traditions. The children also completed their portfolio covers by drawing their favourite memories from their year in Curious Crew. 

There was plenty of freeplay too. The kiddies used blocks and animals to create little worlds, and it was magical to watch their imaginations take over. 

Coach Trevor visited for the last time this year to hand out end-of-year sweeties. He was greeted with the biggest hugs, and a few sad faces when the children realised they won’t see him again until next year. 

Yoga: 

Yoga had a fun twist this week — drum yoga! By rhythmically tapping their legs, bellies, chests, and arms, the children activated their lymphatic system while enjoying music and movement. Our song, Drum-a-drum Yoga, included basic poses, a little salsa dancing, and call-and-repeat singing. We ended off with calming breathing exercises. 

With this being our last yoga class for the year, Teacher sends warm festive wishes to all our Eco-Yoga families. May your holidays be peaceful and bright. See you next year 🩷 

Mind Ninja: 

This week’s Mind Ninja session was a gentle Christmas-themed meditation that helped the children find calm during all the holiday excitement. They imagined travelling beneath a glowing Christmas star to a peaceful forest, where friendly animals shared gifts of courage, calm, and joy. The focus was on steady breathing, emotional regulation, and finding a sense of inner strength – Teacher Avi 🎄✨ 

We also finished our Christmas cards. The children answered some questions to include in their cards, and the responses are absolutely adorable we think you’re going to just love them! 

We are genuinely confident that every child has the skills they need to take on Grade R and flourish. Our teacher hearts are full and proud. 

Our Merry Little Crew!