Posts by KerrieR

This week, we had the honour of welcoming back veteran Greg Laird in the lead-up to ANZAC Day. Greg spent time with the children, answering their thoughtful questions, helping us plant a Rosemary bush for remembrance, and creating a beautiful poppy garden together. We ended the visit by sharing some ANZAC biscuits- a special tradition…

This year Vegie Month encourages centres to be “veg explorers”. Today, the Nursery children learned about different vegetables through play- exploring how they looked, felt and smelt! They demonstrated keen curiosity during this experience as we discussed what each vegetable was called and what colour it was. To further extend this experience, we had the…

With Cyclone Alfred in the news, our children may be noticing changes around them—weather updates, conversations, or even shifts in their daily routine. While they may not fully understand the details, these moments can be valuable learning opportunities that help them feel safe and supported. At Discovery, we use real-world events like this to support…

To commemorate Clean Up Australia Day this week, the children and educators embarked on a community walk, collecting rubbish along the way. This hands-on experience helped the children develop a sense of responsibility for keeping our environment clean. After our walk, we read the book “Yes, I Can Help Save Our Planet,” which sparked a…

The beginning of a reciprocal partnership with the new Child Studies class at St Joseph’s Regional College.