It seems like Winter has well and truly set in. The mornings are chilly, and the days seem to be staying cool. The warm jackets, beanies and gloves are out and the heaters are working overtime. We have had some much-needed rain and I expect we are going to get some more as Winter continues. The winter rain helps to replenish the earth and the reward is we get to see more of God’s amazing creation when Spring arrives, when we see blossoms, flowers and nature come alive with new growth.

I have always enjoyed aspects of Winter. Perhaps it is because my birthday is in June, so it holds fond memories of celebrations, but I do prefer the cooler weather over the hot weather. I like to wear jackets, coats and scarves and I enjoy curling up with a warm blanket indoors and reading a book or watching a movie.

Last week, we enjoyed International Mud Day and invited our preschoolers to a Mud Day Playdate. Despite the weather forecast being for large amounts of rain on the day leading up to the Playdate, it didn’t rain as much as we thought, and we had to make a big mud puddle. At recess and lunch time, the students were able to put on their gumboots and enjoy a jump in the puddle. What fun!

The cooler weather also alerts us to the fact that we are almost halfway through the year and that the mid-year school break is almost upon us. We are in the last week of the term and the last day of Term Two is this Friday, the 28th of June. We wish all our students and families a safe and restful break from the busy routine of school.

We look forward to seeing the students back for the start of Term 3 on Monday the 22nd of July.