Many parents have been asking what they need to do now to make sure their child has a tutoring spot for next year. Well actually, you don’ t have to do anything…
We keep all times and days the same as this year. Mid January next year we will email you to confirm these details. If you wish to make any changes, then just let us know and we will update your child’s enrolment details
Our last tutoring session this year is on Friday 21st Dec, and even though end of year exams have been completed and some schools are finishing for the year, learning here at Kip McGrath continues.
Christine Hawkins
Now is an ideal time, particularly for high school students, to focus on filling the gaps in their knowledge more rapidly. More time can be spent on these areas, now we don’ t have as much work from school to deal with.
During January, we also run lessons for those students who find the 6 to 8 week holidays too long a break from learning. If you are interested in these sessions, ask to have your name put on our Holiday Lesson Contact List. Early in January, we will call and arrange session times with you. The most likely times for sessions will be 9:30 to 10:50am or 4:00 to 5:20pm.
At home holiday-lessons also start back on Monday 14th January, and in-centre lessons start back on Monday 28th January.
If you have any questions on the above times and dates just give us a call or email.
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday break
Did You Know?
The word “Christmas” comes from an old English phrase that means “Mass of Christ.”
December 26 was traditionally known as St. Stephen’s Day, but is more commonly known as Boxing Day. There are a number of different reasons why it is called this. The one I like best is that money was collected in alms boxes placed in churches during the festive season. This money was then distributed to the poor and needy after Christmas.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 by a 34-year-old copywriter named Robert L. May, who came up with a poem about a misfit reindeer at the request of his employer for a Christmas story they could use as a store promotional gimmick
The Rudolph phenomenon really took off, when May’s brother-in-law, songwriter Johnny Marks, developed the lyrics and melody for a Rudolph song. Marks’ musical version of “Rudolph”, recorded by Gene Autry in 1949, sold two million copies that year and went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time, second only to “White Christmas.”
Teacher’s Tips
Two Vowels go Walking
Monthly Joke
Santa’s Reindeer
The TV game show was really close. One contestant was asked to name 2 of Santa’s reindeer.
The contestant gave a sigh thinking that he had finally been given an easy question, “Rudolph and Olive!”
The host asked the contestant, “We’ll accept Rudolph but can you explain Olive?”
The man looked at the host and said, “You know…
‘Olive,’ the other reindeer, use to laugh and call him names…”
This Month
Christmas Puzzle
Student of the Month
Award for Outstanding
Improvement in Reading
“Kobie bounces in for his lessons, keen to get started on his weekly activities. He always completes his homework. Kobie’s dedication has paid offand his reading age has increased by more than 12 months in just 6 months. Congratulation Kobie on a job well done!”
Jen Huish
Centre Manager
Child-made Holiday Recipe
• Make a Pancake Snowman by placing three pancakes in a row.
• Sprinkle them with icing sugar.
• Decorate with dried fruits and/or lollies. Then eat!
