Year 2 Farm Barn Excursion

Full of hope and courage, the Year 2 students, their teachers and a handful of brave parent helpers rode the Prescott Primary buses through the Adelaide Hills last week and eventually disembarked at Hahndorf Farm Barn.

There, to continue their quest for exploring the scientific concept of “Growing and Changing” further, they excitedly joined in a number of activities to build upon their understanding and appreciation of all things natural – including the fresh country air (phew!).

Some highlights were:

• Handling reptiles (pythons and lizards)
• Holding ducklings
• Milking a cow (conversation overheard: “I can name five things with dairy: butter, ice-cream, cheese and two cows!”)
• Serving up carrots to friendly emus – using heads (literally!)
• Bottle-feeding lambs and kids (the latter was the animal kind; students brought their own drink bottles)
• Rescuing some very important papers from a hungry goat, who later showed his displeasure by leaving an unpleasant deposit
• Rescuing a kid that had escaped (no relation to Billy the Kid and again, no student escaped)
• Feeding a camel
• Some teachers kissing a camel; and
• Holding rabbits and guinea pigs.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience had by all – although it was a rainy day, it only rained whilst everyone was indoors, giving plenty of opportunity to enjoy and marvel at God’s creation using a variety of senses.

A big thank you to the staff at Hahndorf Farm Barn, as well as the parents and bus drivers who helped supervise, but most of all, to the Creator and Sustainer of life, for providing all creatures great and small.

Oh, and no animals were harmed during this event.

Foundation Road Safety Excursion

A Little Bit of Spice and All Things Nice

The aroma of spices from rich cultural traditions elicits memories of warm heart-felt cooking from our childhood. Those dishes that our family cooked with love and care with just the right balance of spice and all things nice. This week at Prescott Primary Northern, students had the opportunity to participate in a celebration of spices in nature play. From the pungent aroma of ginger and coriander to the more subtle aromas of mustard and rosemary children mixed, kneaded and created their own spice filled dishes. They engaged all of their senses in this nature play experience as they created and celebrated spices together.