Childcare News

BAMBINI TERM 3

Term 3 has been very busy in the Bambini Room. We thoroughly enjoyed our sensory activities, where we introduced different coloured pasta to enhance their tactile experience and foster an appreciation for vibrant colours. They…


KOORLONGKA

This term has been busy, with many fun events and learning opportunities. Harmony Week This year, for Harmony Week, we had costumes from different parts of the world and pretend food to role-play with. The…


BAMBINI

We gathered all sorts of kitchen items and placed them on the table for us to play. We picked different kinds of toy utensils, this helps develop children’s social skills; like pans, saucepans, scrapers, and…


PIKANINI ONE

The Pikanini One room has been very busy discovering and exploring many new things this term. Some of these are from nature, and others made by the Educators. They have also created wonderful friendships with…


PIKANINI TWO

Throughout the month of May to the second week of June, we have been focusing on matching shapes and colours, connecting magnet tiles, using tongs to pick up cotton balls, and observing the development of…


KODOMO

Our Kodomo friends have settled into the routine nicely this term and have developed a sense of security and belonging. They have created new bonds and built some lasting relationships and friendships alike with each…


MINASAN – OSHC

As we conclude Term 2 at Minasan OSHC, we’re thrilled to reflect on our children’s remarkable progress and accomplishments. This term has seen the strengthening of bonds between children and educators, fostering a supportive and…


STUDIO

As usual, term 2 in the Studio has been super busy and productive. We’ve seen the introduction of Makedo tools, (kid-friendly tools that are designed for construction with cardboard, including tiny kid safe saws, screw…


KOORLONGKA TERM 1 – 2024

What a wonderful start to the new year we have had. Throughout January we started transitions with the Kindy Koorlongka children moving to pre-primary and to Minasan. Kodomo children had settling visits into Koorlongka, we…


ATELIER STUDIO TERM 1 – 2024

Term one has been a busy and productive time for our little people and schoolies in the studio. Visiting the Bambini room we’ve been working on the beginnings of drawing skills and using paint brushes,…


KODOMO TERM 1 – 2024

The Pikanini 2 children who moved up to Kodomo this year have embraced the new learning skills and the structure of the Kodomo room.  They have shown confidence in their abilities by pouring their own…


PIKANINI 2 TERM 1 – 2024

Throughout the months of January, February and in the middle of March, we have been skilling the children in various areas such as keeping their hats on their heads, drinking out of cups during mealtimes,…


PIKANINI 1 TERM 1 – 2024

This term in Pikanini One, we’ve slowly introduced a routine and structure to the room. Most of the children transitioning from Bambini’s room needed a little assistance and support to understand new skills and feel…


BAMBINI TERM 1 – 2024

We welcomed many new little ones into our nurturing environment with the new year. We’ve been dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, ensuring each child’s transition into our care is smooth and comforting, tailored…


MINASAN TERM 1 – 2024

We’ve had a fantastic start to the new year, welcoming many new Kindy children to our before and after-school care program. Seeing their enthusiasm as they embark on this new journey alongside us has been…