Term 4 Week 9

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CHRISTMAS PARTY::
Our party on Thursday was a huge success, with lots of extra bookings and almost the whole team on hand to help out. Thanks for coming along!!
The kids decorated gingerbread biscuits, made loads of amazing Christmas craft (ready for pick-up outside KP) and played fun Xmas-themed games like pin the nose on the reindeer! Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a huge success and to Lenka for organising everything. Feedback from parents has been wonderful, and some of you stayed on at the craft stations to help out with the activities, which was lovely.

CLUB NEWS::
In EXPLORE & DISCOVER club this week the younger children were totally engrossed in their TIE DYE MILK experiment in the back playground. The Seniors made their own BATH BOMBS with Edie - which they loved, and have asked to do again very soon!
ART & CRAFT focused all week on Christmas: reverse scratch baubles, snowmen, ornaments & decorations!
BAKING CLUB were busy all week making the gingerbread cookies, ready for the Christmas party!

HOLIDAY PROGRAM:
Next week is the final week of term! Mon-Wed are school days, then there are two days of Holiday Program Thu/Fri before we close down for a two week break (yay!). If you haven’t already - book in for 20th and 21st - spots are selling out fast.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings for Tue 29 Jan can be found under ‘Next Year’s Bookings’

STAFF CHANGES::
At the end of the year, we bid a fond farewell to Billy, Ziggy and Charlie (who’s off to New York to study fine art!) We’ve loved having you on the team and we’ll miss you all.
Lenka will start her maternity leave early in Term 1 and Edie, Kathy and Eugenia will be on hand to spread the load.

Term 4 Week 8

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HOLIDAY PROGRAM::

  • The web server is back up and running (phew!) and Holiday Program bookings are open and disappearing fast!I

  • You can find the calendars here on the website and they’re also pinned up on the Hive room door.

  • We’ll have lots of water play to cool down during those hot weeks, so please throw some spare clothes in the kids’ bags

CLUB NEWS::
In ART & CRAFT Seniors made some fab Christmas decorations - sequinned baubles and sand art. Our younger creatives made bead ornaments, paper plate Christmas trees, and Christmas playdough with cinnamon and cloves!
In SCIENCE CLUB we saw the kids become fascinated by how the different ingredients reacted together to make FIZZY POTIONS! Next week, we’ll be making bath bombs (perfect as Christmas pressies!)
BAKING CLUB saw the Juniors making chocolate cookies and our Seniors created the ever-popular sushi!
In Sports Club we’ve seen VOLLEYBALL become more and more popular for all age groups. We’ve also seen our BEYBLADE CLUB become popular with more girls now too.
In the Hive room CHILLOUT ZONE, some Y1s created their own “video games” similar to the old Ataris, using old CDs, DVD and other recycled materials. THANK YOU to everyone who sends in their old bits and bobs for us to use in our creative/construction sessions.
The renovated PLAY EQUIPMENT in the back playground is super popular with the kids. Thank you School!

RE-ENROLMENTS::
Don’t forget to re-enrol for next year. The sooner the better (and it’s one less thing to remember through the holidays!)
If you know new families enrolling at BBPS next year, please remind them to enrol for The Hive too. Merci!

Term 4 Week 7

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CLUB NEWS::
The kids loved making MARBLE CAKE in Baking Club, with all age groups mucking in and helping one another out.
SCIENCE CLUB really enjoyed the Walking Water experiment this week, using food colouring, paper towels and water. The kids’ little projects are on display in the new Hive room. It was really cool to see the results the next day.
The CHILL OUT zone has been busy with lots of building and construction projects, and the children have been so good at helping pack away. Good on you, kids!

KIDS’ NEWS::
> Thanks to all the children who are really listening and doing the right thing when asked to WASH HANDS before food. Hygiene is important, and helps keep us safe from germs.
> You can start getting excited about the HIVE XMAS PARTY on THURSDAY WEEK 9! We’ll have tonnes of fun, food, games and all things Christmassy. Make sure you’re booked in that day, and parents - you’re welcome to join us too!!

Term 4 Week 6

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CLUB NEWS::
SCIENCE CLUB returned on Monday with a lovely mix of juniors & seniors who interacted really positively together - so good to see! The children loved seeing how the combination of different ingredients created a cool volcano explosion!
BEYBLADE CLUB remains popular and the children are learning how to be patient, wait their turn and sharing beyblades. Rufus in Kindy was particularly helpful in making sure the club ran smoothly - Go Rufus!
Our reminder of the NO TOYS FROM HOME rule, means the children are finding many other ways to entertain themselves, including using their IMAGINATIONS to make fabulous creations out of all the materials we have in The Hive.
Some of our YrKs made a wonderful LEGO MAZE and used marbles to play with it during their chill time in the Hive. Their great constructions are on show on the Hive room shelf next to the window. 
BAKING CLUB made Swedish Chocolate Cake this week

FOOD::
As always, we’d love your suggestions for baking club recipes.
Britt is now serving up delicious banana and mango SMOOTHIES, which are perfect for this warmer weather

HOLIDAY PROGRAM::
Last day of Term 4 is Wed 19 Dec.
Holiday Program will run Thu 20 & Fri 21 Dec and then w/c 7th, 14th, 21st Jan and Tue 29 Jan.
First day of Term 1 2019 is Wed 30 Jan (apart from Kindys who start the following week).
HP bookings will open in Week 8.

Term 4 Week 5

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CLUB NEWS::
SENIORS’ KITCHEN on Fridays goes from strength to strength. The older kids are learning how to make more healthy choices and picking up practical life skills along the way.
Our CHILL OUT ZONE was actually a Hive of activity this week, with team drawing and brick building activities taking place - very popular with our Y3 crowd.
BAKING CLUB days are swapping around to give all year groups a fair chance.
In ART & CRAFT club, our younger kids loved making magic potions in recycled jars.

NEXT WEEK::
Our Volcano Explosion experiment returns next week by popular demand. Boom!!

PARENT REMINDERS::
On Tuesday this week, we had ZERO missing kids, and we were able to complete roll calls with ZERO non-notification penalties. Just goes to show - it can be done! So thanks to all the parents who are on board with the process of telling us when their child is going to miss a booked session.

Term 4 Week 4

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CLUB NEWS::
SCIENCE CLUB We experiment using toilet paper to measure and test absorbency. The children enjoy to get messy and see the results of our cool project. Next week we will create a volcano explosion. 
ART & CRAFT CLUB The girls were busy creating different outfits and pet houses with the recycling material and cloth.
WHEELS DAY is on Thursdays. Remember to bring your OWN WHEELS and HELMETS, and park up at the bike racks
BEYBLADE CLUB is the newest hit at The Hive. Running twice a week, it’s popular with kids from all years, and we’ve bought everything we need to make sure everyone gets a turn.

NEXT WEEK::
We will be baking cookies all week and having a few rounds of dodgeball. Seniors will be cooking frittata on Friday and we are creating some mythical creations for art and craft!

PARENT REMINDERS::
All our children must wear HATS & SUNSCREEN this term. The UV index is high and we’re a SUNSAFE centre.
Another reminder that children SHOULD NOT BRING THEIR OWN TOYS with them to school or Hive. Our new beyblades and arenas are a huge hit - so the kids can leave their own toys safe at home.
A reminder that our SUGGESTIONS BOX is located by the touchscreen. We love to hear your ideas and feedback, so please don’t be shy!

HIVE RE-ENROLMENTS::
Are now open!

HIVE ENROLMENTS::

Hive enrolments ARE NOW OPEN! please email enrolments@thehivebondi.com.au for a password or ask the staff in person

Term 4 Week 3

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HALLOWEEN PARTY:: 

The halloween party was a HUGE success! Big shout out to Britt and the seniors for the beautifully spooky cupcakes and well done to everyone who helped with the eyeball jelly (EW!). There were great costumes made and skull and spoon races and Hannah and Kathy did some awesome face painting! We hope everyone had a SPOOK-tacular (sorry) halloween and got a good lolly haul!

CLUB NEWS::

SCIENCE CLUB We made spooky eyeball jelly using lychees and blueberries
ART & CRAFT CLUB we made awesome spooky skeleton creations using ear buds and black cardboard.
WHEELS DAY is on Thursdays. Remember to bring your OWN WHEELS and HELMETS, and park up at the bike racks
BEYBLADE CLUB is the newest hit at The Hive. Running twice a week, it’s popular with kids from all years, and we’ve bought everything we need to make sure everyone gets a turn.

NEXT WEEK::
We will be baking delicious cheesy puffs all week and the seniors will get a chance to make some pottery creations. Fort building will be happening all week in the hive room! And as always- if you want to join in JUST DANCE at any point we strongly encourage it (go on! It’s fun!)

PARENT REMINDERS::
All our children must wear HATS & SUNSCREEN this term. The UV index is high and we’re a SUNSAFE centre.
Another reminder that children SHOULD NOT BRING THEIR OWN TOYS with them to school or Hive. Our new beyblades and arenas are a huge hit - so the kids can leave their own toys safe at home.
A reminder that our SUGGESTIONS BOX is located by the touchscreen. We love to hear your ideas and feedback, so please don’t be shy!

HIVE RE-ENROLMENTS::
Are now open!

Hive NEW Enrolments::

Hive enrolments open WEEK 5 please email enrolments@thehivebondi.com.au for a password or ask the staff in person

Term 4 Week 2

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THE BECKLYN WEB SERVER::
The system experienced serious issues for most of this week, meaning many of you couldn’t make or amend bookings when you wanted to. We’re sorry for this inconvenience. Becklyn are aware of the level of disruption and are working towards a solution that can avoid it in future.

CLUB NEWS::
SCIENCE CLUB explored the properties of bubbles and how to create cool patterns with them
ART & CRAFT CLUB used recycled materials (and imagination!) all week. Thanks to those families that brought in their old boxes, rolls, cartons etc
WHEELS DAY is on Thursdays. Remember to bring your OWN WHEELS and HELMETS, and park up at the bike racks
BEYBLADE CLUB is the newest hit at The Hive. Running twice a week, it’s popular with kids from all years, and we’ve bought everything we need to make sure everyone gets a turn.

NEXT WEEK::
We’re having a HALLOWEEN PARTY on Tuesday, with all sorts of ghoulish treats and tricks! Make a costume with us, or wear your own.

PARENT REMINDERS::
All our children must wear HATS & SUNSCREEN this term. The UV index is high and we’re a SUNSAFE centre.
Another reminder that children SHOULD NOT BRING THEIR OWN TOYS with them to school or Hive. Our new beyblades and arenas are a huge hit - so the kids can leave their own toys safe at home.
A reminder that our SUGGESTIONS BOX is located by the touchscreen. We love to hear your ideas and feedback, so please don’t be shy!

HIVE RE-ENROLMENTS::
Will open in Week 4 of this term.

Term 4 Week 1

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CLUB NEWS::
SCIENCE CLUB made clay, usING different colours to make it bright and cool. A large group of our younger kids loved this activity
ART & CRAFT CLUB also used clay to mould different hand shapes and expanded on the SCULPTURES BY THE SEA theme, with the kids creating their own sculptures using clay and recycled materials
WHEELS DAY will be on Thursday. This term we’re running it ourselves, so the kids must bring their own wheels and helmets. We have bought 10 sets of pads, and anyone on skateboards or skates must wear them. Scooters and bikes need helmets only.
BAKING CLUB made chocolate cake and our Seniors’ Kitchen created a couscous dish.

NEXT WEEK::
In Week 2 we’ll celebrate RECYCLING week. PLEASE BRING IN your… egg boxes, small plastic bottles, cereal boxes, cardboard etc etc

PARENT REMINDERS::
Please remember that children SHOULD NOT BRING THEIR OWN TOYS with them to school or Hive. They get easily lost, damaged or ‘borrowed’ and we cannot be responsible for them. We have just invested in some bey blades and arenas, so the kids can play with those and as always, we have so many cool things for them to play. Their toys can stay safe at home!
A reminder that our SUGGESTIONS BOX is located by the touchscreen. We love to hear your ideas and feedback, so please don’t be shy!

HIVE RE-ENROLMENTS::
Will open in Week 4 of this term.

Term 3 Week 9

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STAFF NEWS::
We’re super happy to welcome back EDIE and KATHY from their holidays. Now it’s Ellie’s turn for a break. She’s off to Europe and will be back with us in Week 1 of Term 4.

CLUB NEWS::
Next week is the final week of SKATE SCHOOL for this term. Thanks to Skater HQ for a wonderful term of activities - safe to say the kids have had fun!
In ART & CRAFT club we used recycled materials to make many different types of animals.
Pato ran a popular CRICKET activity on Tuesday and Billy’s FITNESS CLUB is going from strength to strength!
BAKING CLUB made delicious, nutritious protein balls and SENIORS’ KITCHEN tried their hand at feta, kale & pasta muffins!

HOLIDAY PROGRAM::
We’re so excited about all the bookings coming in and we can’t wait to get stuck in to our Holiday Program. It’s looking as though we’ll sell out on several days, so please make your bookings soon - spaces are fulling up quickly.