Spinning tops have been found on every continent, except Antarctica! Clay tops were found in the ancient city of Ur dating from 3500BC. As part of our History Unit, the girls designed and made their own cardboard spinning tops. The joy on their faces as the colours blended is a testament to why spinning tops have lasted the test of time.

I could not help but look upon this activity as a reflection of our year together. It has been colourful, sometimes slow to start, sometimes time flies by, and sometimes we slow down to enjoy the multitude of colours. Just like learning to use a spinning top, being together in a learning community takes time, patience, practice, and perseverance.

These skills were further developed during the launch of The Resilience Project in Barbreck. In Year 1, we particularly enjoyed the lessons on gratitude, mindfulness, being thankful, and friendships. We grew a garden of gratitude in the specially made Student Journals and relished the time to colour mindfully.

It will be wonderful for the girls to further develop these integral life skills as they travel through Barbreck.