The Kings School Robin Hills Preschool honours grandparents at rebranded VIP Tea
Youngsters entertain their special guests with song and dance as The Kings School Robin Hills Preschool adapts its tradition to include families across borders.
Grandparents and special guests gathered at The King’s School Robin Hills Preschool for the annual VIP Tea.
The event, formerly known as Grandparents’ Tea, aimed to bring together the special guests and their children, as grandparents came out in numbers to support and celebrate their grandchildren. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the young learners proudly entertained their guests with songs, dances, poems and cheerful performances.
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Preschool principal Alison Sigerson explained that the school used to call the event Grandparents’ Tea, but now realises that many families live overseas, prompting the name change to VIP Tea.
“We celebrate the grandparents, but if the grandparents aren’t around, then we celebrate somebody other than moms and dads,” Sigerson said. “They come together, and we bless them with delicious food and drinks, then we put on a beautiful show for them.”
The event was more than a fun gathering; it offered a special opportunity to recognise and appreciate the important role grandparents play in children’s lives. The children were thrilled to have their grandparents watching and cheering them on, while the grandparents treasured every moment spent with their little stars. Sigerson said the day is also important for the learners.
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“I was telling the children that, without their grandparents, they would not be here. It was really just important for connection and special one-on-one time for the grandparents and the grandchildren without the parents.” The morning proved to be a celebration of family, connection and the bond between generations.
The young learners performed Salty Sing Again, a play written and produced by the teachers. “It was about how people are singing music and they are very happy to go along with all the new songs, but none of them are praising Jesus or singing worship songs,” Sigerson said.
“So, we were trying to put an emphasis on the fact that we can sing music, but we need to be more aware of the lyrics, what we are singing, and who we are praising and worshipping when we sing those songs.”
She added that the VIP Tea was a success because the children were able to shine brightly in front of their grandparents. “They have practised so hard and I think everybody loves them just the way that they are.”
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