As part of our Personal Development and Health unit this term, Kindergarten has been learning how to identify and manage our emotions, how to build confidence, get along with others and make new friends. Each Kindergarten class is lucky to have a Stage 3 buddy class who have been coming to visit us regularly and helping to further develop and model friendship skills.  

On 5 Monday 24th February, we had a weeklong focus on confidently introducing ourselves to new people, being a great classmate and how to negotiate when conflicts arise. Students brought in a small teddy bear or fuzzy friend to help practice these skills. The end of the week culminated in a Teddy Bears’ picnic where we made new friends in other classes and shared our learning with our Stage 3 buddies.  

 Thank you so much to Mr Combes, Mrs Singh, Stage 3 teachers and our buddies for sharing this fun activity with us.  

Ms Kerryn Agnew 

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher