September Highlights

In September, the children had many opportunities to learn through hands-on play and meaningful experiences. We visited the garden and harvested zucchini, tomatoes, and onions. The children were excited to see where food came from and to help gather fresh vegetables. These experiences helped them build curiosity about nature, practise observation skills, and develop an early understanding of responsibility and care for living things.

We also celebrated Urban Spirit Day, with all Splash locations gathering at Kildonan Park for one last summer hurrah. It was a joyful day of community, connection, and outdoor fun. Through the event, the children strengthened their social skills, practiced cooperation, and enjoyed being part of a larger Splash community.

Throughout the month, we spent time walking around the community and exploring nearby parks. These walks encourage the children to notice their surroundings, ask questions, practise road and community safety, and develop a stronger sense of belonging in their neighbourhood.

 Another highlight was our Splash Water Day at the Sergeant Tommy Prince splash pad. The children enjoyed active water play, movement, laughter, and shared experiences with their peers. Water play supported their physical development, coordination, sensory awareness, and confidence as they explored safe ways to move and play.

We also enjoyed baking, painting, and mud play. Baking gave the children opportunities to measure, follow steps, take turns, and apply early math and science skills. Painting encouraged creativity, self-expression, colour exploration, and fine motor development. Mud play invited the children to engage their senses, use their imagination, solve problems, and explore the natural world in a fun, open-ended way.

September was filled with play-based learning. Through gardening, outdoor exploration, community walks, creative arts, sensory play, baking, and group celebrations, the children continued to develop key skills, including independence, confidence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and respect for nature and community. Each activity supported the children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth in meaningful ways.

We look forward to carrying this excitement into October as we continue exploring the season, building friendships, and creating new learning memories together.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all our families for your continued support and help. Your encouragement, cooperation, and partnership mean so much to us and help make these meaningful experiences possible for the children.