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World Day for Safety and Health at Work Day
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is recognised each year on April 28, highlighting the importance of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses worldwide. Thank you to everyone who participated by wearing Hi Vis clothing! The children explored the safety equipment we use every day at Discovery and discussed various ways we can stay…
Read MoreHappy Easter!
Easter is a time to celebrate the spirit of giving and kindness. At Discovery this week, we encouraged the children to engage in face painting and art experiences, creating Easter artworks for our loved ones and cards for our Sovereign Hill neighbours! Happy Easter to all our families! We wish you a safe and wonderful…
Read MoreHarmony Week 2025
This week, we have been celebrating Harmony Week, a time to embrace and appreciate the diverse cultures that make up our community. Through meaningful learning experiences, we aim to help children develop an understanding of cultural diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. Throughout the centre, the children celebrated by wearing orange, reading stories of different cultures and…
Read MoreHappy Holi!
Today at Discovery, we are excited to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours. Holi is a vibrant and joyful festival in India that marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes love, happiness and new beginnings. It is a time for communities to unite, share laughter and embrace diversity. The children were encouraged to wear white…
Read MoreFire Safety
Discovery is committed to identifying risks and hazards of emergency and evacuation situations, and we plan for their reduction or minimisation during regular rehearsals and evaluation of emergency procedures. All educators took part in Fire Safety Training during our recent staff meeting, led by our local Fire and Rescue Officer. The Fire and Rescue team…
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.
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