May 2011 Newsletter
Henny Penny Hatchlings
The chickens have arrived and the children have been very excited. The chickens will be available for families to take home from Thursday 12th May. If you wish to take some chickens home please let staff know as soon as possible so we can put your name on the list as they are going quickly. Please note: If you decide to take some chickens home you will need to take a minimum of two chickens.
Trainees
Due to change in regulations trainees now have to have experience in different age groups to successfully complete their Certificate 111 in Children’s Services. From 16th May Cassie will be going to Arcadia Vale Care and Early Education Centre for 2 weeks to get some experience with children aged 2-3 years. Kasey (Arcadia Vale’s trainee) will be coming here for 2 weeks to get experience with 3-5 year olds.
Encouraging Children’s Independence
A lot of our friends will be leaving for “bog school” in 2012 it is very important to encourage and assist your child/ren with their independence. To further assist your child/ren develop their independence please encourage them to put their bag in their locker, find their own name, put their lunch box away, sign themselves in, place morning tea and lunch in easily accessible containers that your children will be able to open on their own and encourage your child/ren to dress themselves in the morning. This will assist your child/ren in developing their independence and further assist them with their school readiness.
Monthly Policy Review
This month we will be reviewing our Enrolment and Program for Children Policies. You will find a copy of the policies on the notice board in the Kookaburra room. Please take the time to read the policy and pass on your feed back to Tamara. Copies of policies are also available upon request at any time.
Winter Clothing
Due to the change of weather please ensure your child/ren has suitable clothing. We understand that it may be hard to determine the weather in the mornings but we ask that you pack clothing suitable for all conditions and staff can change the children if required. PLEASE REMEMBER ugg boots and gum boots are not to be worn at preschool.
Upcoming events
Tamara has been busy organising the events for the year.
Annual Preschool Disco – Get ready to boogie on Saturday 18th June for the Rathmines Preschool disco. 5:00pm till 8:00pm at Wangi RSL club. Immediate family is free. Prices for other family members are $4.00 per adult $2.00 per child. Raffle tickets will be sold on the night for your chance to win some great prizes.
Emergency services week – Week of 4th July. We will be getting a visit from the fire brigade, SES and fingers crossed for a police officer. More information to come closer to the date.
Dental Health week – We are currently in contact with Julie from pacific smiles to come in and talk to the children about dental health. Further details still to come.
Vision screening – This screening, which is highly recommended by Community Services, is for all children (over 4 years), who are starting school in 2012. The vision screening will take place on Tuesday 31st May & Friday 3rd June at 9:30 am. This is a free service and permission forms are now in parent’s pockets.
All these events are provided at no extra cost.
Easter Raffle
We would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to all of the parents who donated Easter eggs for our Easter raffle. Once again the Easter raffle has been a huge success in raising money for our centre. Thank you for all your contributions and assistance in selling the raffle tickets. Tamara is currently looking at purchasing a new dress up trolley or some new wooden picnic table for outside.
May Birthdays
We would like to say a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our all friends who are celebrating their birthday in May
Bailey
Ashley
Sophie H
Thank you Tamara, Brett, Deborah, Nicole and Cassie