Posts by KerrieR
A Very Deadly Visitor!
Last week, we had a very special visit from Corey Tutt from DeadlyScience. Corey shared his new book about reptiles and introduced us to “This Book Thinks Ya Deadly,” which helped us understand how the word “deadly” is used in Aboriginal culture. Corey explained that “deadly” means someone or something exceptional, talented, or remarkable. He…
Read MoreMerry Christmas Grandbuddies!
Last week, the children said goodbye to their Grandbuddies at Mingaletta during their final visit for 2024. Ryker’s mum and dad made beautiful hampers filled with Christmas treats for each of the Grandbuddies, and Edie and Mya brought in yummy slices to share. The children made their Grandbuddies Christmas cards, snowflakes and baubles and were…
Read MoreHappy Retirement Caryn!
Today we say farewell and happy retirement to our wonderful leader Caryn, as she embarks on this new chapter in her life. Caryn’s kindness, passion, and mentorship have touched the lives of so many children, their families and educators throughout her career. Caryn has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration for all…
Read MoreHappy Diwali!
Happy Diwali! We have enjoyed recognising this special Indian celebration this week by sharing a lunch feast, creating colourful rangolis, designing Henna art, making paper Diya decorations and exploring traditional Indian fashion. By weaving various cultural celebrations seamlessly into everyday learning, the concept of diversity becomes a natural part of children’s worldviews.
Read MoreEarly Childhood Educators Day
Today is Early Childhood Educators Day, a day to acknowledge the amazing work educators do every day. We are thankful to have a team of passionate and dedicated educators who lovingly provide our children with an environment that encourages them to learn and grow. Happy Educators Day to our fabulous team. Every day you are…
Read More104th Birthday Celebration
This week’s visit to our Grandbuddies was an extra special one. We celebrated Grandbuddy Laura’s birthday, who turned 104 years old! The children were amazed that she was 100 years older than them.
Read MoreBook Week 2024
Book Week 2024 at Discovery, where “Reading is Magic”.
Read MoreDiscovery Olympics
By celebrating the Olympics this week, we are learning to be kind, inclusive, and active Australian community members. At the same time, we are empowering the children to feel included in community events.
Read MoreGone 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…
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