Tutoring arrangements for next year ?
Many parents have been asking what they need to do now to make sure their child has a tutoring spot for next year. Well, 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.
Christine Hawkins
Owner KMEC Hunter
Our last tutoring session this year is on Saturday 16th Dec, and even though end of year exams may have been completed and some schools are finishing up for the year, learning at Kip McGrath continues up until this date. 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. If you have any questions on the end of 2017 or beginning of 2018 just give us a call or an email.
Celebrations
As the 25th December, Christmas Day, fast approaches, here are some interesting
facts around celebrations.
Many say Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus. Others feel that Christmas is a time to celebrate family. Yet others don’t celebrate Christmas at all. During May/June, Buddhists celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
During December/January Muslims celebrate their messenger and prophet of God, Muhammad. During January, Sikhs celebrate the birth of the founder of the Khalsa. During September, Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.
I apologise if I missed your faith’s celebration. Celebrations are great for people to come together, have a good time and share what is important to them and their culture.
Christmas Trivia
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh?
What are their names?
Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
On the tenth day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
Answers: Eight; Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen; Silver; Ten Lords-a-leaping
Teacher’s Tips
Think of words starting with the ‘c’ sound and test it out:
cat, cut, cot (curvy vowels), kit, kettle, Kylie (stick vowels)
Monthly Joke
A Picture to Colour
Student of the Month
Award for Outstanding
Improvement in Maths
“Jesse started at Kip McGrath 9 months ago. He didn’t have much confidence regarding maths/spelling and never wanted to go to school. It was a nightmare. Since being at Kip McGrath I have seen a huge improvement in Jesse`s self efficacy. Tutoring has strengthened his belief in his own mathematical ability and has given him so much confidence. Thank you to Lauren and the Kip McGrath team for helping Jesse.”
Regards, Danielle
Jesse‘s Mum
Christmas Cookies
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs and 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups self raising flour
• 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl and beat until mixture is thick and pale. Sift flour over egg mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, then gently fold in flour and melted butter. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 175° C. Spoon batter into well greased Christmas cookie molds. Bake for 8 minutes or until golden around edges. Cool and dust with icing sugar.
