STEM Week

 It was an exciting week filled with a number of activities focusing on STEM!

3D Printing Workshop

The preschoolers were treated to an interactive information workshop with Yan from Prusa 3D Printers. They were able to create their own 3D printing name keychain using the printers in our STEM Room.

STEM Circuit

The preschoolers relished the opportunity to engage with the interactive stations to explore some science properties. 

What is AI?

One of the DSKI parents, Alex, came to speak to the students about what AI is and is not, and did a few demonstrations for the students to engage in.

An enjoyable week spending time enriching our STEM knowledge!

Ms Theona

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Who We Are Exhibition

 This week the preschoolers presented their Who We Are Exhibition to their parents, schoolmates and teachers.

They spent time researching valuable elements of their cultures; such as food, languages, celebrations, traditions, clothing and unique facts about their cultures. 

The exhibition was an opportunity for the students to show their learning and understanding of what we have learnt. They used their creativity and imagination to present their work in a beautiful way.

Some were nervous and feeling a little shy, but the few practice rounds that they had with a partner helped them prepare to deliver their presentations a little bit more confidently. 

The morning was a special one, which ended with lots of proud parents, teachers and preschoolers!

The preschoolers were excited to present their cultures to the students and teachers in our school. Class by class, the students visited our exhibition. Interesting questions were asked and answered and stories relating to their cultures were shared between each other.

As part of our reflection process, the preschoolers assessed their friends' presentations by highlighting one thing that they liked and one thing they think their friend could improve on next time. This feedback will help the preschoolers be more mindful researchers and presenters next time. They are growing into strong communicators.

The preschoolers spent time reflecting on the entire unit. We spoke about the new knowledge that we have gathered about our own cultures and traditions, and also what we have learnt about our friends' cultures. The preschoolers shared ideas for what they can put into action in future, to show respect for different cultures.

"Be kind!"

"Respecting the rules of the country/culture."

"Not saying unkind words about particular cultural foods. Try it, you just might like it!"

"If you don't like the food, you can just think it - you don't have to say."

"Learn about other cultures to show respect for it."

Celebrating is something that the preschoolers can do very well! It has been enlightening to see how they have grown in being open-minded and principled. Now that is something that deserves to be celebrated!

Well done, Busy Bees! We look forward to seeing how you use this newfound knowledge to embrace and appreciate differences and similarities. These differences and similarities are what makes us who we are.

Happy Birthday to two of our Busy Bees, Otto and Ran! Thank you for sharing the yummy cake and donuts with us!

Have an awesome weekend, everyone!

 Ms Theona

Shoei Kindergarten Event

 What a wonderful time the preschoolers had at the International Doll's Festival this week, hosted by Shoei Kindergarten. It was not only a wonderful celebration of Hinamatsuri but of different cultures, too.

The preschoolers enjoyed the cultural performances by the students in attendance. With great enthusiasm the preschoolers performed two songs, one of which they invited all the students and teachers present, to perform with them. This was a lovely way for the preschoolers to share the community-building spirit of our class and school. 

As a thank you gift, the preschoolers gifted the Shoei students a schultüte which was made with great care and creativity. It was an honour to share our school's German tradition with our hosts.

This experience was a meaningful one for the preschoolers, as celebrating different cultures and traditions have been at the core of our unit of inquiry. This event was an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge and open-mindedness about the differences and similarities between cultures.

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The preschoolers were the best cheerleaders cheering on the DSKI basketball team today. They made signs to show support to our fellow students, and cheered them all the way to victory! 

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Lastly, the preschoolers have been the busiest busy bees this week, preparing for next week's exhibition.

See you then!

Have a super duper weekend,

Ms Theona