School Highlights
PPN Community Connects @ Water World
The air was full of laughter and stomachs full of sausages at our first Connect 4 event on Sunday. It was great to see so many families not only attend, but connect with each other around the pools at Water World.
Prescott Playdate
Our Nature play space has always provided a welcoming area for adults and young people to meet and engage together. Last Friday was a beautiful day to do just that. Some adults delayed going to work and sending their children to kindy just so they could come and see what a PPN Playdate actually feels like. Our trusted team of adults and Year 6 students had the pleasure of playing and chatting with our returning families and new families at “The Sounds of Nature”.
There was an exploration of musical instruments that replicated the sounds of waves, thunder, rain and frogs. Children knelt beside craft tables to make their own rain sticks to take home. Many artists enjoyed the patterns and playfulness of rolling avocado seeds across paint to design their own artwork. Meandering down the ramp to the sand pit and mud kitchen, we found children creating sculptures and role playing in such meaningful ways, that it was sad to bring the morning to a close.
Attending events like this creates meaningful memories and invites a connection among the community that reflects the type of gathering that Jesus talks about in the Bible. Coming together to sing and pray at the close of our playdate reminds me of the beautiful and gentle way God calls us to “come to the table” and receive from Him. As more of our families enjoy events at PPN, it’s my prayer that they see Jesus at work in this space.
Bubbles Nature Play
As the weather continues to deliver warm sunshine, we were outside this week creating and making bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Using some simple ingredients you have at home, cornflour, glycerine, baking powder and detergent, it was all mixed together and created a bubble mixture for larger bubbles. We also made some homemade giant bubble wands using drinking straws and wool, and even pipe cleaners. They placed the bubble wands into the mixture and after a bit of practise were able to make giant bubbles using their home-made wands. The students were also introduced to some new loose parts and play items in the nature space that turned into kitchens, bakeries and many other creative play ideas during lunch time. The children were so engaged and so excited to see the large bubbles they created. Do you think you will try making your own bubble mixture and homemade giant bubble maker?
