Welcome back to the new term. I hope you all had a good Pesach and received lots of nachas from your children.
We have started the new term with many exciting themes. The children went on a nature walk to collect different coloured leaves and were fascinated by the different colours and textures of the autumn leaves. We have been talking about animals that sleep during the winter. The children learned a new word that fascinated them, that being HIBERNATION.
We correlated the colours of the leaves with those of the fire for Lag Ba'omer. We discussed the danger and beauty of fire and the reason for lighting bonfires on Lag Ba'omer- that being illuminating the light of Torah.
We have also been discussing Rabbi Akiva's story of how while watching the sheep he saw water dripping on a rock creating an indentation and how it encouraged him to start learning Torah. We discussed the role of his intelligent and supportive wife Rochel.
I am sure 'Soccer Fever' is spilling over at home. We have bought new soccer balls and are having great fun getting fit and active (The girls also.)
We have chosen South Africa as our country to explore and learn about. We will be investigating the different foods, animals and plants. Any world cup paraphernalia will be welcome to decorate our classroom. We have now acquired a South African flag.
The Aleph Beis Programme is continuing with Morah Chaya. Some children have even completed their first book.
I believe that Helen, our social workers workshop will be most beneficial to all parents. It will take place from TOMORROW, every Tuesday from 12pm to 1 pm.
I try to keep the children up to date with world events and we have been discussing the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The children are fascinated by it.
Please come talk to me if there are any issues that you are worried about concerning your child.
We have started the new term with many exciting themes. The children went on a nature walk to collect different coloured leaves and were fascinated by the different colours and textures of the autumn leaves. We have been talking about animals that sleep during the winter. The children learned a new word that fascinated them, that being HIBERNATION.
We correlated the colours of the leaves with those of the fire for Lag Ba'omer. We discussed the danger and beauty of fire and the reason for lighting bonfires on Lag Ba'omer- that being illuminating the light of Torah.
We have also been discussing Rabbi Akiva's story of how while watching the sheep he saw water dripping on a rock creating an indentation and how it encouraged him to start learning Torah. We discussed the role of his intelligent and supportive wife Rochel.
I am sure 'Soccer Fever' is spilling over at home. We have bought new soccer balls and are having great fun getting fit and active (The girls also.)
We have chosen South Africa as our country to explore and learn about. We will be investigating the different foods, animals and plants. Any world cup paraphernalia will be welcome to decorate our classroom. We have now acquired a South African flag.
The Aleph Beis Programme is continuing with Morah Chaya. Some children have even completed their first book.
I believe that Helen, our social workers workshop will be most beneficial to all parents. It will take place from TOMORROW, every Tuesday from 12pm to 1 pm.
I try to keep the children up to date with world events and we have been discussing the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The children are fascinated by it.
Please come talk to me if there are any issues that you are worried about concerning your child.
