This year’s theme was belonging. We are all Australian, but we are made of many cultures, diverse backgrounds and come from many lands.
Dear Families, Just a friendly reminder that this event is coming up.
Be Ready Roadshow Starting School 2020
We have after consultation, developed a new format for the Starting School Expo which means we bring a road show to you, making it easier to attend in your area and with minimal set up. The road show will come to 3 locations across the Eurobodalla in March 2019.
Narooma Wednesday 27, Batemans Bay Thursday 28, Moruya Friday 29, of March, 6.00 – 8.00pm at the local libraries.
Research on transitioning to school, shows the more community engagement the greater the overall outcomes for families. It’s an opportunity to promote your service and support the success of children starting school in the Eurobodalla.
All you have to do is come along with information about your school/service and talk to parents about what you have to offer and what they need to consider with their child starting school.
There will be an expert panel to give parents an opportunity to hear from a variety of knowledgeable people about school readiness. Dr Kristy Goodwin will be on the panel in Batemans Bay and Moruya. Dr Kristy is a children’s technology and development expert, speaker, and author on raising healthy happy kids in a digital age. It is hoped that with thoughtful discussion and question/answer time, we as a community will support successful outcomes for families of future kindergarteners. Dr Kristy has suggested that she could also do some professional learning for educators,(she is a NESA-endorsed provider) during this visit and we have already covered the logistics cost to have her come to the area so you would be only have to cover her cost for your session. How fantastic would that be to have her at your centre, one on one with your staff.
National Reconciliation Week 2018 runs from the 27th May through to Sunday the 3rd of June, 2018. As a preschool have been presenting the children with a number of experiences that will help them to Learn, Share and Grow in their understanding of diversity in Australia to develop a deeper understanding of our national story.
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We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Woolworths Narooma for supplying the preschool with fresh fruit for the children every week.
As part of our Christmas Program we are introducing the children to the concept of giving to children and families from around the world who are finding the basic necessities of life that can be difficult to get; clean water or healthy produce to feed the family or sell at market. We are using World Vision as our Gift Recipient and the children want to give the children everything!
I spoke with the children about how they could do a job at home in exchange for a gold coin that they could bring to preschool and hang on the Giving Tree! We talked about the wonderful feeling that you get when you give from yourself a special gift of friendship and love to someone. The children were full of ideas and kindness towards this concept so if they start talking about gold coins you will now know what they are talking about.
Thank you for your support.
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A reminder to families that we need to have the children wearing their hats and be applying sunscreen before they start their preschool day. We will re-apply sunscreen throughout the day, but it would be great if you apply the first application. Thank you.
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Children’s Fun Day
When: Thursday 26 October 2017, 10am – 12pm
Where: Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, Deep Creek Dam Road, Mogo
Cost: Free!
Bring the kids and celebrate Children’s Week 2017 at the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens. Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood and raises community awareness of the needs and achievements of children and youth.
Join in fun activities such as an obstacle course, nature walks, face painting, games, creative art space, baby play space, bubbles and more. Bring along morning tea and enjoy the surrounds in the gardens picnic area.
This year we are also inviting grandparents to join us and take part in some technology based activities.
Bookings essential
To confirm attendee numbers bookings are essential. To book or for more information please contact our Coordinator Children’s Services Louise Hatton:
- T: 02 4474 1280
- E: Louise Hatton
Mad Science Night at Narooma Preschool
Date: Tuesday evening of the 29th of August, 2017
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
All our Dad’s, Grandpa’s and significant Male in our preschoolers life are invited to come and have some ‘crazy’ fun with their preschooler.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Please come dressed as Crazy Scientists.
Please RSVP at the Office.