Lindfield Prep Kindy boys:“Why I’m a risk taker” Harvey Hafer Rohan Dev Chris Wu and Rohan Dev Lindfield’s Kindergarten boys are off and know you” games and developing “I am a risk taker as I try again and racing. They have had a wonderful start friendships through developmental play again and don’t worry if I make a and have been approaching learning opportunities. These learning mistake.” –Luca Valterio tasks with great excitement and gusto. experiences have formed part of their “I am a risk taker because I try new Asked about starting Kindy, Keaton Wang first unit of inquiry into “Who We Are”. things.” –Angus Raffles said: “My favourite thing has been making The unit has meant a strong focus on “Being a risk taker means trying new new friends and learning how to write.” developing the learner profile attributesthings like going across the monkey The boys have enjoyed playing “get to of being caring and being a risk taker. bars.” –Harvey Hafer Kindergarten boys are learning it is okay“Caring is sharing with people.” to make mistakes and that mistakes –Callum Wong ‘You’re off to great help us to learn and improve. They have places! Today is your also been learning about the power of “Caring is helping other boys when they the word “yet” (for example, “I cannot are hurt.” –Michael Thomson day! Your mountain is read –yet”). Many boys now use these “Caring sounds like using kind words.” waiting. So… get on words when talking about their learning. –Benjamin Shand your way’ –Dr Seuss This is what boys have said about being Ms Belinda Smallhorn caring and being a risk taker: Teacher Crusaders Camp at Winmalee Years 3 and 4 spent 3 glorious days at one another. If any boy needed extra the Winmalee Christian Conference courage or a helping hand, other boys Centre near Springwood for their annual would step up and show empathy and Crusaders Camp experience. The site is cooperation to help their friends. These set in a beautiful country area with wide moments were some of the most open spaces for the boys to play and special on camp. explore. An important part of the Crusaders’ The boys tested their courage and Camp experience was the Christian teamwork, engaging in specially Discovery sessions. With a camp leader, designed outdoor adventure activities the boys discussed the role God and such as crate climbing, orienteering, Jesus played in their lives. swimming and zooming down a flying fox. Sometimes being a risk-taker can be The smiles on the boys’ faces were challenging. Every single boy rose to testament to the organisation and great heights to set personal bests and enthusiasm of the Crusaders’ Camp walk away with great memories from this leaders and their commitment to year’s camp. As we reflect on those showing the boys a wonderful time. The three days at Winmalee, we look food and accommodation were excellent forward to what they will inspire and both staff and students were throughout the year. welcomed with open arms. Marcus Chan ready to take off on the Mr Simon Edwards and Mrs Leonie Russell flying fox at the Year 3 and 4 Crusader Boys showed great care and concern for Teachers camp at Winmalee 46| NEWS AUTUMN 2018 | OPPORTUNITY