Making Smoothies!
This week the Toddlers have been extending their food preferences as they made and enjoyed some healthy smoothies! They used fresh strawberries and bananas, frozen blueberries, milk and a small amount of ice cream. The children each made their own smoothie, choosing the fruit they wanted and helped to cut the fruit into pieces, place…
Read MoreNational Child Protection Week 2022
Protecting children is everyone’s job! The National Child Protection Week’s theme for 2022 is that ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’. At Discovery, we acknowledge that children have the right to grow up safe, connected and supported in their family, community and culture. This year we talked to the children about how…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Educators Day!
Happy Early Childhood Educators Day! Today we recognise and celebrate the work of our wonderful early childhood educators, for their contribution to the education, well-being and development of our young children. To each and every one of our early childhood educators… THANK YOU!!!
Read MoreBook Week 2022
Celebrating Book Week 2022!
Read MoreDental Health Week
Thank you Lighthouse Beach Dental for visiting us in Dental Health Week! Dr Monika Singh and her dental assistant Bianca Herring had a lot of fun with the children, educating them on the importance of looking after their teeth.
Read MoreNursery and Green Preschool Yarning Mats
Children, educators and families have been working collaboratively in the Nursery and Green Preschool to create Yarning Mats to use when Acknowledging Country and to encourage engaging in group learning experiences. A circle has been traditionally used in Aboriginal culture for group connections and provides the most inclusive way to communicate. Educators have listened to…
Read MoreNAIDOC Week- Floral Friday
During NAIDOC Week we acknowledged Torres Strait Islander culture by introducing ‘Floral Friday’ to the children, families, and educators. We will continue to participate in Floral Friday, on the first Friday of every month, to embed Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our program.
Read MoreReconciliation Week 2022
This week Discovery participated in Reconciliation Week by learning more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and exploring how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. The children learnt what it means to be brave and stand up for others to make change. Our Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams (MP) helped…
Read MoreOur Grandbuddies Visit!
Last week our Grandbuddies from Mingaletta Aged Care facility visited us for morning tea. The Orange Preschool have completed a ‘Connecting Generations’ program with these residents over Zoom and the children were very excited to be able to meet their favourite Grandbuddies face to face. The Port News, Prime 7 and the Port App attended…
Read MoreRated Excellent by ACECQA
We are proud to share the exciting news that Discovery has been awarded the Excellent Rating by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). This is a significant achievement and acknowledges the exceptional standard of education and care we are providing and our commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. Discovery Early…
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