Celebrating our Parents

As Bunuru fades and we begin to draw inwards for Easter, we are reminded of the star apple story. Where the star in each apple is a gift that “Father Sun leaves for us while he journeys to the other side of the world with his warmth and light.” The star is to give us strength and courage through the cooler months and to remind us that Father Sun will return. The star guides us to good, kind deeds.

Last week we came together as a class for our parent night to share in stories, easter craft and yummy treats. The support of our parents is vital in our holding and strength as teachers. A strong parent group filters into the classroom and helps build a cohesive group. In Ngala Miah Koort we are so grateful for the constant support and trust that the parents give us. They are a generous, kind and bubbly group of parents.

And so, we joined together to felt eggs and make wool hares as treasures to take home to their easter tables. The room was filled with laughter, warmth and inspiration.

It is moments like these that make me feel so humbled to be a teacher. I would like to acknowledge and thank all the parents in our school that help to make it the magical place that it is. Without you we would not be.

Super chocolate and coconut fudge Recipe

(Recipe from “Wholefood for Children” by Jude Blereau)

Ingredients

80g blanched almonds
80g desiccated coconut
80g macadamia nuts
250ml coconut oil
250ml honey
70g cocoa powder (I use cacao)
1 tsp natural vanilla extract

Directions

Line a shallow baking tin (28 x 18cm) with baking paper.

Pulse nuts in food processor then add remaining ingredients till nuts a fine and the mixture has come together.

Spoon into the prepared tin, pressing down to smooth the top.

Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. Cut into small pieces and store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. 

Enjoy!

Jo Howe
Ngala Miah Koort