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Glenore Grove State School Our school was established in 1906 and is located off the Warrego just 30 minutes from Ipswich on the way to Toowoomba.

☔ Nursery Rhyme Week – TuesdayDoctor Foster Went to Gloucester!A very wet adventure and a rhyme that's more than 200 yea...
09/11/2026

☔ Nursery Rhyme Week – Tuesday
Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester!

A very wet adventure and a rhyme that's more than 200 years old!

Today we're exploring *Doctor Foster*, a traditional English nursery rhyme about a rather unfortunate gentleman who travels to Gloucester and finds himself in a very muddy predicament!

☔ How does the rhyme go?

Doctor Foster went to Gloucester,
In a shower of rain.
He stepped in a puddle,
Right up to his middle,
And never went there again!*

📜 Where did Doctor Foster come from?

The rhyme was recorded in the early 19th century, including in James Orchard Halliwell's 1844 collection of English nursery rhymes.

But its origins may be much older!

One popular theory connects the rhyme to **King Edward I of England**, who ruled from 1272 to 1307.

According to the legend, the king was travelling to Gloucester when his horse became stuck in a deep, muddy puddle. The experience was supposedly so unpleasant that he vowed never to return!

It's an entertaining story, although there is no reliable historical evidence that the rhyme was actually written about King Edward I.

🏰 Where is Gloucester?

Gloucester is a real city in England, famous for its magnificent cathedral, Roman history and medieval buildings.

The city has existed for almost 2,000 years, making it considerably older than the nursery rhyme itself!

🧠 Why is this rhyme wonderful for learning?

**Rhyming and sound awareness:** Gloucester and Foster, rain and again, and puddle and middle provide opportunities to explore how words sound. Children can discover that rhymes don't always have perfectly matching spellings.

**Vocabulary:** Words such as *shower, puddle, middle* and *Gloucester* encourage discussion about language and meaning.

**Sequencing:** What happened first? What happened next? Why did Doctor Foster decide never to return?

**Cause and effect:** Children can explore how one event leads to another.

**Geography:** We can discover that Gloucester is a real place and locate England on a map.

🐝 Today's Nursery Rhyme Challenge!

☔ **Make a rainstorm!** Use fingers, hands and feet to create the sounds of gentle rain, heavy rain and thunder.

💦 **Puddle science!** Explore what happens when water collects on different surfaces. Where does the water go?

👏 **Find the rhymes!** Can you hear the words that rhyme? Can you invent some more?

🗺️ **Travel to Gloucester!** Find England on a map and imagine what travelling there might have been like hundreds of years ago.

🎭 **Act it out!** Pretend to be Doctor Foster walking through the rain. What expression would you make if you stepped into a very deep puddle?

💛 A little rhyme with a big impact!

Nursery rhymes help children explore sounds, language, storytelling and imagination. They also create wonderful opportunities for laughter and shared experiences.

Today, let's celebrate a rainy adventure that has entertained generations of children!☔🐝

09/11/2026

Here is our assembly video for Week 6.

Our next Buzzy assembly is Week 8 - Monday 23rd November.

🐭 Nursery Rhyme Week – Monday Hickory Dickory Dock! 🕰️A little mouse, a ticking clock and almost 300 years of history!To...
09/11/2026

🐭 Nursery Rhyme Week – Monday
Hickory Dickory Dock! 🕰️

A little mouse, a ticking clock and almost 300 years of history!

Today we begin our Nursery Rhyme Week celebrations with one of the world's most recognisable nursery rhymes – Hickory Dickory Dock!

But did you know that this simple little rhyme has a fascinating history, with connections to old English traditions, counting games and even a famous cathedral clock?

🕰️ Where did Hickory Dickory Dock come from?

The earliest known printed version of Hickory Dickory Dock appeared in 1744, in a children's collection called Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book.

The original words were a little different:

Hickere, Dickere Dock,
A mouse ran up the clock,
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickere, Dickere Dock.

Over the generations, the words changed slightly until they became the familiar version we sing today.

That means children have been enjoying this rhyme for more than 280 years! Imagine how many generations of children, parents, grandparents and teachers have shared these same words.

🐑 Was it originally about counting sheep?

One interesting theory suggests that the unusual words Hickory Dickory Dock may have connections to traditional counting systems used by shepherds in northern England.

Before modern counting methods became widespread, some shepherds used special counting words to keep track of their sheep. These included words such as hevera, devera.

Some researchers have suggested that the rhythmic sounds of these counting words may have influenced the rhyme.

Although there is no conclusive evidence, it is a wonderful reminder that language changes over time and that some of our oldest rhymes may preserve sounds from long-forgotten traditions.

🐈 A mouse, a cat and a cathedral clock!

Another fascinating story connects the rhyme to the famous astronomical clock at Exeter Cathedral in England

The cathedral has a historic clock, and beneath it is a small opening traditionally associated with allowing a cat to enter the clock mechanism area to catch mice.

Why would a clock need a cat?

In earlier centuries, clock mechanisms relied on ropes, weights and other moving parts. Mice could damage these materials, so cats were useful for protecting the machinery.

Some people believe this unusual arrangement may have inspired the nursery rhyme.

There is no historical proof that Exeter Cathedral was the birthplace of Hickory Dickory Dock, but it certainly makes an interesting story!

🎲 Perhaps it was a children's counting game?

Long before television, computers and electronic games, children entertained themselves with songs, rhymes and simple playground games.

Some historical versions of Hickory Dickory Dock suggest it may have been used as a counting-out rhyme, helping children decide who would be 'it' in a game.

The repeated sounds and predictable rhythm would have made it easy to remember and fun to chant together.

🧠 Why are nursery rhymes so important for learning?

Nursery rhymes might seem simple, but they provide valuable opportunities to develop the foundational language skills that support children as they learn to read.

Phonological awareness: Children learn to hear and play with the sounds in spoken language. Recognising rhyme, syllables and rhythm helps build an awareness of how words sound.

Oral language and vocabulary: Rhymes introduce children to interesting words, sentence patterns and expressions they may not encounter in everyday conversation.

Memory and sequencing: Remembering what happens first, next and last strengthens children's ability to retell stories and organise information.

Early mathematical thinking: Hickory Dickory Dock* provides opportunities to explore numbers, counting, clocks and the passing of time.

Movement and coordination: Tapping, clapping and moving to a steady beat helps children develop rhythm, timing and coordination.

Connection across generations: Perhaps one of the loveliest things about nursery rhymes is that they connect us. The same rhyme enjoyed by children today may have been sung by their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

Importantly, while nursery rhymes support phonological awareness, children also need explicit teaching in phonemic awareness and phonics as they learn to read.

🐝 Today's Nursery Rhyme Challenge!

Whether you're learning in the classroom or enjoying some time together at home, try one of these activities:

🐭 Be the mouse! Use your fingers to pretend a little mouse is climbing up a clock. What happens when the clock strikes one?

🕰️ Explore time! Look at an analogue clock. Can you find the number one? What about two, three and four?

👏 Find the beat! Clap, tap or march along to the rhythm. Can you hear how the words sound like a ticking clock?

🔤 Play with rhyme! What words rhyme with dock? Try clock, rock, sock and block.

🎨 Create a new verse! What if the clock struck two? Where might the mouse go? Can you make up a funny new ending?

👵Ask someone older! Did your parents or grandparents sing this rhyme when they were children? Do they remember the same words?

💛 A little rhyme with a big impact!

Nursery rhymes remind us that some of the most powerful learning experiences are also the simplest.

When children sing, laugh, move, listen and play with language, they are developing skills that support communication, literacy, confidence and connection.

So today, let's celebrate a little mouse, a very old clock and a rhyme that has brought joy to children for nearly three centuries!

🐭 *Hickory Dickory Dock!* 🕰️

https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/

It wouldn’t be a Carols with the Grove if we didn’t have our famous Ham Raffle! We are asking for donations of hams so p...
05/11/2026

It wouldn’t be a Carols with the Grove if we didn’t have our famous Ham Raffle! We are asking for donations of hams so please comment if you’d like to donate a ham on the 20th of November OR a voucher any time before then and we will purchase the ham for you. Let’s make this year our Hammiest!

02/11/2026

Buzzy assembly week 5 🌼🐝

Here is the news for Week 5.We will hold our Buzzy Awards in the hall on Monday from 2pm.We start a new SWELL unit for N...
31/10/2026

Here is the news for Week 5.

We will hold our Buzzy Awards in the hall on Monday from 2pm.

We start a new SWELL unit for November our focus is on Gratitude and Thankfulness.

Gratitude is a powerful contributor to our wellbeing, helping us focus on the positives, strengthen relationships and build a greater sense of connection and belonging. When we intentionally notice and appreciate the good around us, we support our own happiness and wellbeing while creating a kinder, more positive environment for everyone.

See details of what your children will be learning for our SWELL (Student Wellbeing for Emotionally Literate Learners)

Books for this unit are available on our YouTube channel to support discussions at home. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfA1wNSphV5Y&si=VpLtrZd5UFKFHzGp

Our Bell song this week reminds use to look at the good that's all around us. You can listen to it here on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/AncnUfrrcEI

We can't wait to meet all our new & returning families for 2027 Prep.Step up is on for our last session & Parents will b...
30/10/2026

We can't wait to meet all our new & returning families for 2027 Prep.

Step up is on for our last session & Parents will be meeting in the office to hear all about next year.

Let us know if your joining us!!

26/10/2026

This advice is no longer current.

ADVICE – POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF WARREGO HIGHWAY, GLENORE GROVE

There is a reasonable likelihood the Warrego Highway will close at the Forest Hill Fernvale Road intersection later today.

This is due to floodwaters in the Laidley Creek, Tenthill Creek and Lockyer Creek moving towards Glenore Grove.

It is not possible at this time to provide an accurate indication of what time this might occur, or the height and breadth of flooding, however this could occur from 5pm on and be closed for several hours.

Reassess your travel plans as if the highway closes and leave early if required, as there may not be any safe, viable detour routes around the closure.

Commuters are advised to avoid all unnecessary travel through the region this evening.

For more information on flood conditions, road closures and flood monitoring cameras visit https://disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au/ or https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

Council will provide more information as the situation develops.

18/10/2026

When we yell at children, we may get their attention, but getting their attention and helping them learn are two very different things.

Children’s brains are still developing the skills needed to regulate emotions, control impulses, manage frustration, and think through consequences. When an adult yells in a way that feels threatening, a child’s stress response can become activated, making it harder for them to access the very skills we’re trying to teach.

This is why a child might freeze, cry, shut down, yell back, or immediately comply when someone raises their voice. What looks like obedience may actually be a fear response, and stopping a behavior in the moment doesn’t necessarily mean the child has learned how to handle that situation differently next time.

Research on child development tells us that supportive, predictable relationships play an important role in developing emotional regulation and resilience. Children learn these skills through repeated experiences of being guided, supported, and taught, not simply through being frightened into compliance.

So what can we do differently?

💙 Regulate ourselves first. Our tone and reactions influence how safe a situation feels.
💙 Set clear boundaries. We can communicate limits firmly without intimidation.
💙 Help them calm down. Connection and co-regulation can help children regain control.
💙 Teach the missing skill. Once they’re calm, practice what to do differently next time.
💙 Repair when we get it wrong. Apologizing and changing our response models accountability.

None of this means parents must remain perfectly calm all the time. We’re human, and sometimes we react in ways we regret. What matters is recognizing those moments and working toward healthier patterns.

Our goal isn’t to raise children who obey because they’re afraid of us, it’s to raise children who develop the emotional skills, confidence, and inner guidance to make good decisions, even when we’re not there.

Because the greatest lessons we teach our children aren’t just about how to behave, but how to handle themselves and others when life gets hard. 💙

Here are the happenings this week at The Grove.Check out out bell song for this week too - Check out our Week 3 Bell son...
18/10/2026

Here are the happenings this week at The Grove.

Check out out bell song for this week too - Check out our Week 3 Bell song.

Wait a minute - look again.

https://youtu.be/mGmcXvR_2EY

Address

3 Brightview Road
Glenore Grove, QLD
4342

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:15am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+61754666111

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