Chocolate Factory Visit

Grade 2 ended this week with a field trip to a very unique workplace - Maestrani Chocolate Factory in Flawil, SG.  Together with the Early Years and Kindergarten classes we took a rented bus to the picturesque Swiss countryside.  After meeting our friendly tour guide, Grade 2 had the opportunity to ask questions about the different jobs involved in the chocolate making process - from the product developer to the chocolatier.  We then watched a movie about where cocoa beans come from and had a private tour of the factory floor.  Did you know that workers at the factory are allowed to eat as much chocolate as they like?  Talk about perks of the job! 

Back in the classroom and full of chocolate, Grade 2 sat down to do some recount writing.  The field trip provided just the right inspiration for the task and everyone was able to write about the day’s events in chronological order using different time connectives. 

Acting 101

We also spent quite a bit of time preparing for our assembly.  To do this, we all took the job of an “actor” and practiced our different parts using a loud and clear voice.  Each student was also given the challenge of memorizing a short riddle.  Grade 2 was also thoughtful enough to give each other constructive feedback during our rehearsals using a scale of 1-5.  The hard work will definitely pay off!  

Kind  regards,

Ms. Christine Aberley