Here is our latest update from Anne at daycare, as Nate graduates from the Kea Room to the Tui Room!
Nate, the time has come for us to say goodbye to you and your whānau as you fly across to the Tui nest. We are sad but also very excited for you as you have shown us how ready you are to take this next step in your learning journey!
Your transition has been such a success and I can still recall how much fun you had on your first visit to the Tui room as you discovered and explored all the amazing resources there. Lately the Kea room has been a little too overwhelming and noisy for you, with lots of new young children, so the Tui room has been a nice soothing way to settle in the morning. You gradually became more comfortable in this new learning environment and last week, you stayed in the Tui room for almost a full day, having lunch and even a sleep there! Clearly, you seem to have found a sense of belonging already, which is great to see!
I was so glad to see you having a go at Playball every time you could during your transition visits as well. The smile never left your face as you tried your best at each game, especially hitting the ball on the rope! It looked like a challenge, but you had so much fun and you aimed perfectly each time! I can't wait to see you win that Playball medal soon!
I am glad to have followed you on this learning journey in the Kea room and I have seen you blossom in many areas such as art, puzzles and physical play! The confidence in using your body has increased tremendously and you now love to show us how you can climb up the boxes on your own! Crossing the plank has been one of the challenges that you never gave up! And now you can do it by yourself, barely holding one of my fingers as I walk alongside! Practice pays off doesn't it Nate? You are eager to try everything and you are a very determined learner, which is an amazing learning disposition to have because it will help you because the best way to learn is through trial, error and practice!
And the music, let's not forget about the music! Nate you have been a fantastic contributor to our Friday music session, with Singing Rainbows and more recently Antonio, with his worldly instruments! These moments are when you talk the most! Your positive attitude towards group participation is contagious and I thank you for it.
Nate it was a pleasure to have you as part of our Kea whānau for the past few months, and I am looking forward to seeing what you get up to and all the learning you do once fully settled in the Tui room! On behalf of all your Kea teachers (Penny, Lucia, Amanda and myself) I wish you all the best!