Ingle Farm Primary School OSHC / Vac Care

🦋Origami Week⛵

This week, children immersed themselves in the creative world of Origami Week, exploring the traditional art of paper folding through a variety of hands-on experiences. Throughout the week, children demonstrated patience, concentration and creativity as they transformed simple sheets of paper into a range of exciting creations.

Children enjoyed making origami animals, bookmarks, chatterboxes, hats and boats, following step-by-step instructions and challenging themselves to master new folding techniques. These experiences encouraged problem-solving, perseverance and fine motor skill development while allowing children to express their individuality through their unique designs.

The week also featured a variety of fun competitions, where children enthusiastically participated, challenged themselves and celebrated each other's achievements. These opportunities promoted positive social interactions, teamwork, resilience and confidence as children engaged in friendly competition and supported their peers.

It was wonderful to see children taking pride in their creations, sharing their skills with others and embracing new challenges throughout the week. Their enthusiasm, creativity and determination made Origami Week a fantastic success! 🎉✨

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes: 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2

🌏 Environment Week 🌊🍃

This week, children participated in Environment Week in recognition of World Environment Day and World Oceans Day, engaging in meaningful experiences that encouraged sustainability, environmental awareness and care for the natural world.

Throughout the week, children created posters focused on important topics such as protecting the planet, recycling, saving the oceans and caring for the environment. These experiences encouraged children to share their ideas, reflect on ways they can help the Earth and develop an understanding of sustainable practices within their everyday lives.

Children also participated in ocean and environment-themed bingo games and explored our outdoor nature play areas, providing opportunities to connect with the natural environment through play and discovery. These experiences supported teamwork, communication and curiosity while encouraging children to appreciate and respect the world around them.

It was wonderful to see children actively engaging in conversations about sustainability, demonstrating creativity and working together to promote positive environmental messages. 🌏🌊

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

🎵 Music Week 🎤🎶

This week, children and young people participated in a fun and energetic Music Week, a child-suggested theme inspired by children’s interests and ideas shared during program planning discussions. The week encouraged creativity, self-expression and movement through a variety of music-themed experiences.

Throughout the week, they engaged in hands-on craft activities including creating maracas, rain sticks, paper plate castanets and jingle bracelets, as well as designing their own DIY album covers. These experiences encouraged creativity, fine motor development and imaginative thinking as children explored different ways music can be created and represented.

Children and young people also participated in a range of active music and movement games including Just Dance, Musical Statues, You’ve Got Moves, Musical Chairs, Limbo and Freeze Dance. These experiences promoted coordination, confidence, cooperation and physical wellbeing while encouraging children to express themselves through movement and dance.

It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork displayed throughout the week as children immersed themselves in music, movement and shared experiences with peers. 🎶✨

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3

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🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Week 🌿

This week, children and young people participated in Reconciliation Week, engaging in meaningful experiences that encouraged respect, inclusion and a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. The week provided opportunities for children to come together, reflect and learn about the importance of reconciliation within our community.

Throughout the week, they participated in a colouring-in competition, contributed to a collaborative community installation activity titled “All In” using bubbles for a display, and engaged in traditional Aboriginal group games in the gym. These experiences encouraged teamwork, communication and cooperation while promoting conversations around belonging, connection and respect for culture and community.

Children and young people demonstrated creativity, collaboration and curiosity as they explored these experiences together and contributed to a shared display that reflected inclusion and unity. It was wonderful to see children actively participating, supporting one another and engaging in meaningful learning throughout the week. 🖤💛❤️

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2

🎬 Cartoon Week ✏️📺 Week 4

This week, children participated in a fun and creative Cartoon Week, a child-suggested theme inspired by children’s interests and ideas shared during program planning discussions. The week encouraged imagination, creativity and self-expression as children explored animation, storytelling and character design through a variety of hands-on experiences.

Throughout the week, children engaged in activities including creating DIY cartoon characters, designing comic strips, making movie posters, creating flip book animations, character collages and participating in movie making experiences. These activities supported children to experiment with storytelling, visual arts and creative technologies while developing confidence in sharing their ideas and creations with others.

Children collaborated with peers, explored different artistic techniques and demonstrated persistence as they planned, designed and created their projects. It was wonderful to see the creativity, enthusiasm and teamwork displayed throughout the week as children immersed themselves in the world of cartoons and animation while seeing their ideas reflected within the program. 🎥✨

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

Families Week 🏠💛 Week 3

This week, children and young people celebrated Families Week in honour of the International Day of Families, recognising and appreciating the unique people, relationships and connections that make every family special. Throughout the week, children engaged in a variety of creative and interactive experiences that encouraged reflection, imagination and a strong sense of belonging.

Children participated in activities including creating family trees, “My Place in My Family” puzzles, family photo frames, wall hanging art and family portrait posters, providing opportunities to express their identities and share stories about the important people in their lives. Children also engaged in imaginative family role play, a home-themed obstacle course and family charades, encouraging creativity, communication and cooperation as they explored different family roles and experiences through play-based learning.

It was wonderful to see children proudly sharing their family experiences, building connections with peers and celebrating the diversity and importance of families within our community. 🧡

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3

💐 Mother’s Day 💖 Week 2

This week, children celebrated Mother’s Day by recognising and appreciating the important women in their lives. Throughout the week, children engaged in a variety of creative experiences, including making cards, paintings and thoughtful gifts for their mums and significant women.

These activities encouraged children to express their creativity, reflect on relationships and show appreciation through meaningful, personalised creations. Children took pride in their work, carefully designing and creating special items to share with their loved ones.

Children also participated in Mother’s Day themed Minute to Win It challenges, inspired by everyday tasks that mums often complete. These fun and engaging activities encouraged teamwork, problem-solving and a sense of humour, while helping children build an understanding and appreciation of daily responsibilities.

It was wonderful to see the care, thoughtfulness and enthusiasm shown by children as they celebrated and acknowledged the important people in their lives. 💐💖

MTOP & EYLF Outcomes:
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3

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