A splash of paint!

Over the holidays, our courtyard received a colourful makeover! It is feeling fresh and inspiring, with more improvements already underway. Below are some pictures of the Preps, who wholeheartedly approved of the changes, their excitement was very encouraging.

The Prep Team

Library Borrowing Reminder

As Term 2 starts, just a reminder that every library book out is now due for return.  Please return all books on Thursday. If books are not returned then students will not be able to borrow new ones.

Thank you,

The Prep Team

End of Term Japanese Party!

As a special, end of term treat, the Preps had a Japanese party with Ben. First off, the Preps learnt about the history and rules of Sumo Wrestling (even real Sumo Wrestlers aren't allowed to hit, scratch or punch). Then it was the Preps turn to be the wrestlers! 

At the beginning of each wrestle, Ben measured up each pair of wrestlers to check if the contest would be fair. Next, the wrestles had to stomp their feet, as loudly as they could, to scare off any bad spirits, and to scare their opponent as well.

It is very important to show respect to your opponent, so before any wrestling occurred, the Preps bowed.

Then the audience yelled "san, ni, ichi" (3, 2, 1) and the wrestling began!

Here are some (very cute) videos which show the whole process (only viewable on the blog):

After all of that hard work, the Preps built up an appetite. Ben served some delicious miso soup and the Preps were asked to rate their soup in Japanese.

What a great way to learn about Japanese culture!

The Preps

Parent Helper Sign Up List

Thank you to all of the parents who attended the information session on Monday, the sign up list has been placed just inside the door to the Prep room. Please feel free to place your name next to dates that you are available, we are able to have a maximum of 3 parents each session.

The Prep Team