Foundation (Prep/Kinder) 2014 Chatter #2

**Astrid** · April 30th, 2014, 12:32 PM

We had to pay upfront and choose packages as well. Odd, but they are so much cheaper than the childcare and kinder photo shoots, so I don't have too much of a problem paying upfront.

**Rowellen** · April 30th, 2014, 12:51 PM

DS had his school photos today too. It was so cute seeing all his classmates with their hair done for them. We had to pay up front too. It didn't occur to me to think it was odd. Maybe because we've had family photos done before and had to pay part upfront.

I'm a bit worried about ds. Physically he doesn't seem as robust as the other boys. We are getting him checked for asthma. Also getting his hearing checked as it seems he isn't hearing as well as he should. His teacher made a comment about his speech. He doesn't seem bothered though and is back to his normal happy self since the holidays. Well now the easter sugar high has passed lol!

**Lenny** · April 30th, 2014, 04:33 PM

Rowellen. My son is in prep and is 11 months older than yours - perhaps it's an age thing as to why he doesn't seem as 'robust'. He just got second in the cross country today even though he is much smaller than most of the class - I'm pretty sure it's because he is just that bit older physically.

We prepaid photos too. Two months ago. Still waiting too.

For the first time ever DS has been picked up from school by someone other than me and he walked home to a friends house. He's still there. I can hear him though, which is kind of funny. They are just over the fence but it's a couple of minutes away because of the way the streets are. He's growing up.

**Nai** · April 30th, 2014, 06:24 PM

Yes prepaid - glad it's not just me still waiting!

**MummyNaomi** · May 2nd, 2014, 11:21 PM

Ours were pretty quick, we had them back within the fortnight of photo day which was good. DS looks adorable. I'd prefer a proper class shot though, I think thats nicer than the individual shots all put together on the page. My old school photos are quite hilarious as in every class photo there is always someone looking like a goose, its funny to look back on

DS is not liking wearing the winter uniform. Hates long pants with a passion, Seems to be getting used to it but has complained each morning this week. Seriously Dude - build your bridge!!

**Nai** · May 3rd, 2014, 07:26 AM

Guess what ! They arrived the next day. They look good - we get a full class shot and the individual class member pictures. It's all in a book.

My dd1 won't wear the school winter tunic so she wears track suits everyday. Is there any flexibility in what he can wear or is it strictly long pants?

**Astrid** · May 3rd, 2014, 01:50 PM

Ours arrived as well. DD1 is pretty good, but DD2 did not give a real smile. So a bit miffed as she really has a great smile normally and I am going to put the family one if a frame. May need to change it next year if that one is better

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · May 6th, 2014, 10:55 AM

DD's photos are at the end of the month but haven't received any information on pricing or anything as yet.
As far as I know they do a whole school photo (being so small) and then I'm assuming the normal individual photo's.

We paid upfront for kinder photo's and it's so expensive for very little, I wasn't at all happy with her pics last year but have to do them again this year for DD2.. it's $100 for the package which is such a rip off when the staff could take just as nice photo's doing the same things.

How is everyone settling back in?

I love how enthusiastic DD is about going to school and explaining what they are doing.

In two weeks she goes to another small local school (30min away) for a day where they all do the life education van and have a day there... that should be quite exciting for her.
There are 2 schools they have a sister relationship with where they do sports carnivals together, swap days at each school etc.

**Lenny** · May 6th, 2014, 05:21 PM

we got ours too!
DS looks so fake and forced. Not a great picture of him. He looks a lot better in the class one.
Not putting it up.

**Nai** · May 6th, 2014, 06:20 PM

Settling back in well here. Miss j got a student of the week award for "learning lots of words and being awesome!" Lol - she really is a little ball of personality. She was so proud of herself too.

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · May 8th, 2014, 12:37 PM

They have a Mother's Day stall today, DD has gone to so much trouble hiding money from daddy & telling me I can't help unpack her bag today.. DP gave her $10 and when we donated gifts I had to pretend (for her sake) that I thought it was for a raffle. So cute!

**black_rose** · May 8th, 2014, 12:50 PM

That's so cute ZF our stall is tomorrow and dh and the girls have been really cute about it too lots of giggling.

Dd us settling in well again too, she is finding it's not quite as much fun now they are doing more class work but she is trying so hard with her reading. Her teacher have her the first words before she knew the alphabet and the attitude shift is amazing she is trying to learn them rather than getting angry.

This term she is playing with the boys she has played footy the last few days her dress is covered in mud but she insists on wearing it.

**feeb** · May 8th, 2014, 06:05 PM

Our school mothers day stall is tomorrow, DS1 gave me the note with the price list on it LOL. I am sure it will be me giving him money in the morning as DH wont think about it. Today when I was at school helping they were getting there big kid buddies to type messages for them to stick inside beautiful cards they have made.

DS2 came home from CC other day and says mummy I have made you a necklace but (((((( told me not tell you LOL ok.

**MummyNaomi** · May 8th, 2014, 11:22 PM

Hehe DS told me he has been working on secret Mother's Day stuff which he will bring home on Friday lol
DD hasn't been to childcare this week as is sick so I might send DH in on the way home tomorrow so her craft is here on Sunday hehehehe

**Lenny** · May 9th, 2014, 11:08 AM

Mothers day stall yesterday. LOL. DS bought me a trophy with champion mum on it. It's so hilariously tacky. He was so proud. Bless him. We couldn't leave school yesterday until he'd shown me.
And today I somehow have to get from 'mothers day' at kinder to 'mothers day' at school without letting anyone down or rushing off too soon. Should be impossible! AT least at kinder they give you a scone and a cuppa! lol.

DS is not eating well at school. we have had a week of 'discussions' and I spoke with his teacher again. What she told me was very interesting and I have decided to go a bit easier on him. I want him to eat because he needs food or he'll not keep up. But it seems he really is trying. He's not a slow eater at home, but he is in his own space. It seems he tries to sit and eat alone at school and he might also be using the time to relax and have a bit of time out. And he cant eat and meditate at the same time!

So, I'm going to chill out a bit. And let him take more of the foods he loves as opposed to the foods that I want him to eat for good health. We'll save that for home.

**MummyNaomi** · May 22nd, 2014, 10:49 PM

DS is not eating well at school.

Gah, DS has just had a few days of barely eating, luckily he has a huge breakfast and dinner - usually at least 2 bowls of cereal and some toast which is much more than I eat. However today most of his lunchbox came home untouched. ONE bite out of his sandwich, did eat his fruit and some of his recess. He's too busy being a social butterfly. We had a chat and we'll see how he goes moving forward. They have supervised fruit time and 10 minutes of lunch is supervised eating. Recess is up to them.

All the bullying stuff seems well behind us now. I have seen a leap of confidence in my little man this term. School is definitely agreeing with him. We have started readers this week which is great. DS loves it and I'm blown away by how quickly he is learning.

I've managed to negotiate a later start on one of my days which means we are only using OHSC two mornings, this is working well as keeping the long days to a minimum

**Bella29** · May 23rd, 2014, 09:36 AM

That is really good to hear MN! So nice that he is thriving. Dd is too, although since the new baby was born, she has wanted to stay home more. We let her the first week, but now we are telling her she needs to go. I am gonna talk to her teachers about whether she would benefit from staying home one day a week this term, to help her adjust.

**OceanPrincess** · June 14th, 2014, 09:54 AM

So we are almost at the end of Term 2! Unbelievable!! How are all our little ones going?

My preppie is going ok. We have had a bit of a set back in terms of clingyness at drop off - she's started crying when I leave. The teacher and I aren't sure why, I've tried talking to her about it and am no wiser. She says she is just so sad that she can't have just one more cuddle. She knows that I will be back. I've never been late. She doesn't do after school care or get picked up by anyone else ever, apart from DH, her dad that is.

Teacher has been handling it by giving her a cuddle and letting her cuddle the class stuffed dog toy for comfort. She tells me DD is fine after about five mins.

DD has also been telling me she doesn't want to go, that she wants to stay home with me and the boys.

I wonder if part of it is that the shine of school as something new and exciting is wearing off and she's realized that life goes on while she's at school. Maybe? Dunno.

But I'm returning to work Monday and I can just see its going to get a bit worse. Maybe.

Plus I don't think she's making friends. She's friendly with lots of kids but I don't think she's building friendships, ITMS?