Category GAP

Caring for the Environment in Space

The MondayTuesday GAP class had a fascinating presentation by Dr Doris Grosse today. Dr Grosse brought in a satellite to show us, and using a model rocket she built, she showed us how it launched into space. What was most…

What Makes Spielwelt Special

The committee has been discussing “who is Spielwelt and what makes it so special?” These are some of our answers: German language We are welcoming Teachers spending time with children rather than admin during the day Teachers having the time…

Frogwatch Visit 2021

The Monday/Tuesday GAP children enjoyed a visit from Anke Maria, the wonderful Frogwatch ACT coordinator. We learned lots about frogs: what they eat, what they like (insects) and what they don’t like (pollution), where they like to live and the…

Wiradjuri Echoes visit 2021

We were absolutely delighted to welcome back Duncan and Wiradjuri Echoes to the GAP! The Thursday/Friday class had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Duncan showed us some interesting Aboriginal artefacts and taught us the Wiradjuri names for them.…

Aboriginal Tent Embassy visit 2021

After our visit to the National Portrait Gallery (see previous blog), we walked to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, where we would be welcomed and hear from one of the ambassadors there who had come from Gamilaraay country (near Moree NSW).…

Portrait Gallery Excursion 2021

The Monday/Tuesday GAP class thoroughly enjoyed their excursion to the National Portrait Gallery last week. We were pleased to be able to visit the Aboriginal Tent Embassy as well. We gathered outside the gallery at 9:15am and enjoyed our morning…

The Great Australian Picnic

At the GAP, we love to give the children simple old-fashioned experiences: We are helping them build memories of a fun and joyful childhood spent with friends in the sunshine and fresh air. Last week, we took our wagon, some…