New Daily Program
Due to the new National Quality Framework (NQF) that is being introduced to all centres in January 2012, we have had to make major changes to our program to ensure we are meeting these standards. The staff have been working very hard to come up with new programming styles and we are very confident that the new program will be a huge success. Tamara will be placing a copy of what the new program and reflections sheets will look like up on the wall in the Kookaburra room for parents to view and get familiar with before we implement it. We have decided to implement this program starting Monday 31st October so the staff are able to familiarise themselves with the new program and ensure we know how to manage this by January 2012. If you have any feedback in regards to these changes please pass them onto staff.
Centre Contact Information
Many people may not be aware that the centre has a mobile phone number. This mobile is kept at the centre and you can call this number from your mobile instead of calling the main phone line. The mobile number is: 0401383974.
Summer Routine
We are loving this beautiful weather. We will be starting our summer routine from Monday 3rd October. The children will be outside in the morning from 8am – 10:30am and MUST have sunscreen on before arrival. Staff will reapply sunscreen before going back outside in the afternoon.
Monthly Policy Review
This month we will be reviewing our Anti Bias, Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Practices, Death of a child and Dental Health Policies. You will find a copy of these policies on the notice board in the Kookaburra room. Please take the time to read the policies and pass on your feed back to Tamara. Copies of policies are also available upon request at any time.
Children Absent
As you may know our current vacancies are very limited and we have a lot of parents you are looking for extra days through the week. If your child/ren are going to be absent or arriving late youMUST CALL STAFF before 9:30am. We are unable to book other children in until we are notified that someone will be absent. If you know that you are going away on holidays please notify staff and we will make a note of this.
Current Vacancies
At the moment we have spots available on Monday and Friday with one vacancy available on Tuesday. These positions fill up fast so if you are hoping to pick up extra days before the end of the year we would suggest you do this ASAP.
End of Year Concert
WOW we are getting ready for the end of year graduation and Christmas concert already, where has the year gone? This year we have booked the auditorium at Wangi Workers Club for Saturday 17th December starting at 4pm. The concert will go for approximately two hours. We decided to go with a new venue as we believe it will be more comfortable as it is air conditioned. Unfortunately unlike last year we will not be having a picnic although staff will be sticking around to have dinner and it would be great if families would join us. More information to come closer to the date.
Upcoming Events
Bob Turner the Reptile Man - Bob Turner has been booked and he will be visiting our service on Tuesday 18th October at 1:30 pm. If your child does not normally attend on this day you are more than welcome to pop in to see the show.
Podiatry Assessment
General practitioners, paediatricians, orthopaedic surgeons, paediatric physiotherapists and clinic sisters, along with parents and carers refer children to Podiatry practices for many reasons. These may include foot and leg abnormalities, inherited conditions, poor walking positions, late walking or growing pains.
It’s essential that we assess children as early as possible, it is never too early! It important to understand that not all conditions will be outgrown as the child gets older. We are lucky enough that a member of Newcastle Podiatry team will be visiting Arcadia Vale Early Education and Care centre free of charge to assess your child if you wish on Friday 4th November. NOTE: A parent/guardian must attend the assessment with the child. The assessment will take approximately 15 minutes. A permission form will be placed in your child’s locker in the upcoming weeks.
October Birthdays
We would like to say a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our all friends who are celebrating their birthday in October
Jarrod Aniqa
Lejla Jacob S
Brodie P Darcy
Thank you
Tamara, Brett, Cassie, Sheree, and Phoebe