Posts by KerrieR
Gone Fishing!
The children in the Orange Preschool Room have taken agency of their own learning and interest in fishing by contributing to the outdoor program. The children gathered sticks during their recent walking excursions around the local community, and created artworks of fish independently. They showed focus and well-developing fine motor skills as they threaded wool…
Read MoreOpening of the Sovereign Hills Library Kiosk
We were honoured to be invited by Lewis Land to attend the official opening of the Sovereign Hills Library Kiosk today. The educators were very proud of how respectfully the children listened to the speeches given by the Mayor, Lewis Land and Leslie Williams. The children gave our Acknowledgement of Country to the Mayor and…
Read MoreThe Kindness Curriculum
Kindness is a powerful tool for nurturing the well-being of everyone! Discovery is implementing the Kindness Curriculum in partnership with The Westport Club. This program focuses on the development of 12 core attributes that underpin “kindness”: honesty, perspective, collaboration, mindfulness, positivity, self-acceptance, empathy, compassion, humour, trust, humility, and gratitude.
Read MoreReconciliation Week 2024
It’s National Reconciliation Week from 27th May to 3rd June and the theme for 2024 is “Now More Than Ever.” This special week is an opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of one another’s cultural backgrounds and shared history in Australia so we can participate meaningfully in the journey towards reconciliation together.
Read MoreBiggest Morning Tea
Thank you to our families and educators for helping to make our Biggest Morning Tea event a success today! Thank you to TwoFrogs Coffeevan for donating cups for us to use, and the children who participated by wearing yellow and making a donation. Every dollar raised helps support those impacted by cancer. We will have…
Read MoreNational Simultaneous Storytime
Today is National Simultaneous Storytime, an annual campaign to inspire young Australians to read and love books. Each year, a picture book by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, and homes across the country. This year, the children listened to and participated in age-appropriate learning experiences related to Aura Parker’s…
Read MoreANZAC Day 2024
Lest we forget 🇦🇺🇳🇿 We pay our respects, give thanks, honour and remember all the men and women who have served, or currently are serving, our country so we can live in peace. Thank you to our veteran Greg for visiting and sharing his experiences with the children before this important day tomorrow. …
Read MoreHappy Easter!
Wishing our Discovery families a happy and safe Easter break. This is a reminder that Discovery will be closed on Friday, March 29th, and Monday, April 1st, during the Easter Public Holidays.
Read MoreHarmony Day 2024
Today on Harmony Day we spread the message that ‘everyone belongs’. The children have celebrated all week with stories, music, wearing orange and spending time together, as we promote an inclusive environment. Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom…
Read MoreInternational Day of Happiness!
Happy International Day of Happiness! Today, we celebrate the simple moments that bring us joy, the laughter that lights up our souls, and the beauty of spreading happiness to those around us. We recognise the value of happiness and well-being as universal goals and encourage children and educators to take positive actions to increase their…
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