8
Under
EI
HT’S Day
Ms Kelly Swan
For one week every year our Under 8’s
the morning such as face painting, kite
students occupy the spotlight during the
flying, an obstacle course and creating
nationally recognised ‘Under 8’s Week’.
art with rocks. A highlight of the day was
During May, in schools across the nation,
tree planting which was the concluding
these excited younger students were the
activity for the day. Representatives from
focus as they celebrated Under 8’s Day
the Oxley Creek Catchment Association
with special activities designed to embrace
spoke to our students about sustainability
the joy of learning. Initiated by the Early
and the importance of looking after the
Childhood Association’s (ECA), Under
environment. Every child was then invited to
8’s Week, is about acknowledging the
plant trees, which we will continue to care
importance of learning in the early years
for at Ambiwerra to assist with protecting
of a child’s life. Running for more than 60
the wildlife that live there.
years across Queensland, celebrations this year focused on the theme ‘Children Celebrating Outdoor Play and Learning.’
participated in a number of outdoor activities at school. Kindy girls and boys
On Friday 21 May, students in Prep to
went on a ‘Bear Hunt’ in the Junior School
Year 2 assembled at Ambiwerra for a fun-
playground and were very excited to use
filled morning of activities. The day was
their handmade binoculars as they climbed,
a wonderful opportunity for the school
walked, skipped and jumped hunting for the
community to celebrate its early learners.
bear. Their morning culminated in a special
The younger students really enjoyed
morning tea and teddy bear biscuits.
the many activities on offer throughout
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Our youngest St Aidan’s students also
