Cannons celebrates moms
On 9 May, Cannons Creek Pre-Primary pupils were delighted to share their classrooms and playground with their moms / guardians in honour of it being Mother’s Day on Sunday. Click here to view a reel on Instagram.
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Cannons holds Things That Go event
Cannons Creek Independent School held its annual much-anticipated Pre-Primary ‘Things That Go’ morning on 25 May 2024. This event was well supported by friends and family who cheered the Pre-Primary pupils on as they notched up their laps on their various ‘wheeled’ apparatuses. The purpose of the morning, other than socialising, was to also encourage…
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Preschoolers develop Fine Motor Skills
Painting the school badge was a great activity to help our Grade RRs develop their fine motor skills. Holding a paintbrush and carefully applying the paint to the badge helps children improve their hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. It also allows them to explore different colors and shapes, boosting their creativity and artistic expression. Overall,…
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Let’s get Motoring!
The skills that enable a child to move are known as motor skills. The two main types of motor skills are fine motor and gross motor. Fine-motor skills are what allow us to make movements using the smaller muscles in our hands, fingers, wrists, eyes, tongue and toes. We rely on these abilities to do…
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The benefits of fingerpainting
Did you know that Fingerpainting improves fine motor development? It does so by strengthening the finger and hand muscles… which in turn help when holding and controlling a pencil or crayon when writing. Children also learn about colours, shapes and what happens when you mix colours. The senses of hearing, touching and smelling are also…
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Cannons Creek celebrates Father’s Day
Cannons Creek Independent School held a special morning for the Pre-Primary dads / guardians on Thursday 15 June. They got to explore the classroom, colour in the superhero dad card, drink a cup of tea, and complete a jelly tot construction (and not eat them!). Finally the rain cleared a bit so there was much energy…
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Cannons to host Pre-Primary Open Morning
We invite families with 4- or 5-year old children to join Cannons Creek Independent School for an Open Morning on Friday 21 July 2023. Parents will have the chance to find out what the school has to offer, while the child has a fun morning meeting Mickey Mouse and friends! Book your slot now by clicking…
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10 tips to prepare your child for preschool
Sending your child off to preschool is an exciting milestone in their life, and as a parent, you want to ensure they have the best possible experience. To help you prepare your child for this new adventure, we have put together a guide with practical tips and strategies: By following these guidelines, you can help…
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Cannons Creek hosts ‘Things That Go’ event
Cannons Creek Pre-Primary School held their annual much-anticipated ‘Things That Go’ morning on 6 May 2023. This event was well supported by friends and family who cheered the Pre-Primary pupils on as they notched up their laps on their various ‘wheeled’ apparatuses. The purpose of the morning, other than socialising, was to also encourage healthy…
