REDDAM EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL WOOLLAHRA NEWSLETTER
Dee’s Message Dear Parents and Caregivers,
It was a busy and happy week in the ELS, especially as the children were so aware of the excitement which inevitably hovers around the school in the build-up to the holidays and to the end of another school year. There was also plenty for them to be energised about, with a myriad of activities on offer, from playing with friends, to reading books, to making beautiful artworks – and of course a bit of time to spend reflecting on what has been an enjoyable year in the ELS. Self-reflection is an important aspect of life for all of us, as we consider our actions, thoughts and experiences and then adapt these while moving into the future. Although self-reflection might seem to be far too complex a task for young children, the sooner we give them opportunities to do just that, the better. One way in which we can practically do just that with the children in the ELS is through their reflection journals.
2 December 2022 over the past year. They capture some of their creativity and the rich learning experience they have enjoyed alongside their friends and teachers. They also chronicle the changes which the children have undergone, as their interests have developed, and their physical and mental acuity has become more refined. One article mentions that “Learning the skill of reflection early in life helps set children up to become critical thinkers, who have the ability to learn from their achievements and mistakes.” This is what we hope for as the children gradually learn more about themselves and their abilities. Paging through the reflection journals is thus not only an enjoyable activity for us as adults, but it allows the children to reflect on their past experiences and on the times during the year when they created their beautiful works of art.
These beautiful compilations provide a window into the world they have inhabited REDDAM EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL | WOOLLAHRA NEWSLETTER
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