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Rebecca Cool at our School

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 Hello Parents  In visual art this term we have been focusing on the artist Rebecca Cool. We were lucky enough today to have Rebecca Cool come visit the Year Ones. Rebecca Cool is a Western Australian artist and illustrator. Rebecca lives in a rural property in Margaret River. Rebeeca has studied at the Claremont School of Fine Art and has her work shown at a number of exhibitions. Here are some of Rebeccas paintings.... Rebecca is happiest when she is painting and creating her charming, colourful and playful compositions. Her work features a combination of acrylic paint and fabric collage and her strong, colourful works have a naive charm reminiscent of European folk art. Rebecca has illustrated a series of books that have won many awards including the book Isabella's Garden, Can I come too Eliza Lou? and For all the Creatures. Today the children were fortunate enough to listen to Rebecca Cool read the story Isabella's Garden by Glenda Millard. Isabella's Garden is about t

Week 5

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 Hello parents,  Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, last week I wasn't well. But I am SO impressed with how the children worked so hard while I was away.We have been so busy with so much fun and exciting learning.  I hope you had a lovely Mothers Day and were spoilt with love, a cuddle or maybe even a breakfast in bed. The children were so excited to share their special card and bag and can't wait to see the Mums of IC wearing the latest fashion accessory (bag) made by your child.  Morning Drop Off I have noticed that some children are feeling unsettled in the morning. I am thinking that having so many adults in the room could be contributing to this. Could you please kiss and drop your child at the door to help with this. If you really do need to come in and talk to me please feel free if not I would really appreciate you dropping at the door to help some children with the transition to school in the morning.  Sun Chimes -  STEM Project (Monday Week 6) Today we began our in