Week 4 and 5 with Miss Tonkin

Well, this is my third week at Craigburn Primary and I am loving it.  What a fantastic beginning to my teaching career!  We have been extremely busy with various activities involving the whole school – Craigburn’s Got Talent, Halloween, Gala Day, and Music is Fun.  It gives the children a wonderful opportunity to involve themselves creatively with their peers, utilise life skills outside of the classroom, whilst celebrating local events.

It has been wonderful getting to know the Year 1 students and parents of room 4.   I have appreciated the support from all the staff within the school – in particular my team teacher Ms Cave.  Everyone has been welcoming and friendly, thank you!

It was very exciting being able to share Ms Cave’s Canadian Halloween celebrations at the end of October.  Take a look at our Halloween photos; we had some very interesting characters turn up to class!

Below are some ‘happy snaps’ which capture some of the highlights from Room 4 over the last couple of weeks.  My next update will cover Sports Expo and more learning in the classroom.

Miss Tonkin

Visiting Bookshops

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Hello room 4 parents,
I have found the biggest bookshop I’ve ever seen at Eumundi. It has new and old books and even rare books selling for up to $2,000! It was a place where you could sit and read and marvel. It got me thinking about how I might spend the voucher you gave me.
Mrs. K

Mrs. K on holidays

Dear Room 4 Parents and Students,
I’m writing this post to say a very big thank you for the best wishes given to me on Friday. I am going on long service leave until the end of the year and am looking forward to my holiday in Queensland and NSW. The afternoon tea with you and the children was just fantastic! It was a lovely surprise. The children did an amazing job keeping the secret! Thank you so much for organizing the food, balloons and our buddy class to be there too.Your gift to me is very special and I’m sure I will find some great things to buy! I have had a wonderful year teaching your children. I’m so proud of all of them and the wonderful progress they have made. It’s a privilege to have been part of your children’s lives.
I am sure that Miss Tonkin is very excited to have the opportunity to look after the children until the end of the year. There are lots of fun things happenening and the rest of the year will zoom by!
I send you all my very best wishes and look forward to catching up with you in 2013.
Kindest Regards,
Leanne

A wonderful afternoon tea.

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