Rathmines Preschool

Children’s Annual Disco

Get ready to boogie on Saturday 18^th June for the Rathmines Preschool annual 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. The children have been working hard on some beautiful keepsakes that will be sold for $5.00 each and all money raised will be going towards new resources for the children. Please find attached a RSVP form and return by Friday 10^th June.

Sick Children   

It is that time of year when a lot of our friends are getting sick due to the change in weather. It is VERY important to understand that if your child is sick with the cold/flu that they will have to be excluded until this clears up. If a child comes to Preschool with a constant running nose, a persistent cough or appears to be unwell, parents will be called and asked to collect their chikd/ren.

Early Years Learning Framework   

There are currently a lot of changes happening in the child care industry. We are currently implementing the new Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which has been introduced to all child care centres around Australia. All the staff at both Rathmines Preschool and Arcadia Vale Care and Early Education Centre attended a meeting with Karen Atkinson regarding the new EYLF and spoke about what changes we will have to implement.  We will keep you updated with any changes that will be made to our centre. The weekend box has been implemented with the EYLF in mind as family involvement is a huge part of this new curriculum. These weekend sheets will be placed in your child/ren’s portfolios with your child/ren’s response to what was written on this sheet.

Monthly Policy Review

This month we will be reviewing our Access and Child Protection 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.

Upcoming events

Tamara has been busy organising the events for the year.

Emergency services week – Week of 4^th 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 Friday 3^rd June at 9:30 am. This is a free service and permission forms are now in parent’s pockets. Unfortunately the screening was cancelled for Tuesday 31^st but will be rescheduled. Tamara will inform parents when she receives the new date.

All these events are provided at no extra cost.

Sticker charts

As you will all be aware we are no longer using the sticker charts as a reward system for the children. After our meeting in regards to the new National Quality Framework, which is currently in drafts, and EYLF sticker charts are no longer acceptable as children should do things because they want to NOT because they are rewarded with a sticker. The children have responded well to this and they are able to take their sticker charts home. The staff will continue to praise the children’s efforts and good behaviour. Please see Tamara if you require any further information in regards to our behaviour management policy.

June Birthdays

We would like to say a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our all friends who are celebrating their birthday in June

     Aiden

        Charlie

Thankyou Tamara, Brett, Deborah, Nicole and Cassie

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 12^th 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 16^th 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 18^th 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 4^th 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 31^st May & Friday 3^rd 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