Welcome back for 2023!
WELCOME BACK FOR 2023! Discovery would like to welcome all families and children back for another fun-filled year. The children have been excited to reconnect with their friends and educators, make new friends, and have been busy engaging in play each day.
Read MoreChristmas Sing-along and Picnic
It was lovely to see so many families join our Christmas sing-along over the last two days. The children loved singing their favourite songs for their families and shared a picnic lunch together afterwards. Creating a welcoming environment where all children and families are respected and actively encouraged to participate in our program ensures that…
Read MoreTransition to School Celebration 2022
Thank you to all the families that joined us last week to celebrate the children making the transition to Primary School next year. As we reflect on the children’s last few years at Discovery, we acknowledge the learning and development, friendships and memories that have occurred and we have enjoyed celebrating this milestone together.
Read MoreExcursion to Mingaletta Aged Care to visit our Grandbuddies!
After 2 years of connecting with their Grandbuddies from Mingaletta Aged Care via zoom meetings, our children finally got to visit them in their home. The children were very excited to travel in the Mingaletta mini-buses and loved seeing where their Grandbuddies live. The two generations spent time connecting with each other and sang their…
Read MoreOutdoor Classroom Day!
A day of fun in the sunshine today to celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day! At Discovery, time in nature is valued and encouraged. Playing outdoors makes children happier and healthier, and it helps them to form habits that will stick with them for life, including the desire to protect our natural environment.
Read MoreEarly Learning Matters Week 2022
This week is Early Learning Matters Week and at Discovery we couldn’t agree more! Early Learning Matters Week is a national celebration highlighting the importance of early learning. This year’s theme is “Learning Through Play.” “Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning” – you only need to scroll through our photos to see the…
Read MoreGo Red for Dyslexia!
Go Red For Dyslexia is a global campaign all about changing the narrative for people living with dyslexia and low literacy. Today we wore red to recognise all the amazing things people with this learning difference can do. #GoRedForDyslexia
Read MoreWestport Club’s Library Rejuvenation Book Donation!
Yesterday was a very exciting day at Discovery! The Westport Club representatives presented us with a donation of hundreds of books to the value of $5000, to support the important work of embedding literacy in early learning. Helping children fall in love with reading is the aim of The Westport Club’s Library Regeneration Program. Thank…
Read MoreHappy 6th Birthday Discovery!
Happy 6th birthday Discovery! We enjoyed celebrating our special day with party games, disco lights, dancing and ice cream cones. Celebrating birthdays and special events together creates a feeling of belonging and develops a sense of community amongst educators, children and families.
Read MoreAssessment & Ratings Result!
We were pleased to receive our recent Assessment & Ratings result from the Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate. Discovery has maintained our “Excellent” rating by achieving the Exceeding result in all 7 National Quality Standards once again! We are so proud of our amazing team for going above and beyond the requirements, and commend…
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