May 2011 Newsletter
Winter Programme
We are now operating under our winter programme, which means we have indoor activities first and go outside after morning tea. Our daily routine for the winter programme is displayed above our daily attendance sheets. Our Sun Safe Policy is adhered to all year round, so the children still need to wear a broad brimmed hat or legionnaire style cap when playing outside. Please remember to apply sunscreen prior to your child’s arrival
Thank you
A great big thank you to all those families who supported our Entertainment Book fundraiser. Without these fundraisers we would not be able to provide activities such as the magic show, chicken hatchery and family disco
Family Disco
Our annual Family Disco is being held on Saturday 25th June at Wangi RSL Club This year both the Lake and Ocean Room will be doing a special performance, so make you to bring your cameras A note will go out soon with all the details.
Staff Swap: Trainee Education
As you aware, Brett and Sharon also own Rathmines Preschool. Due to a change in training regulations, trainees are now required to work with children in different age groups. As Rathmines caters for children aged 3-5 years, Cassie from Rathmines will be working here from the 16th-27th May, and Kasey will be working at Rathmines. This means that both Cassie and Kasey will learn about a wider range of programming, observing and interacting with children, staff and families. Please see Brett or Sharon if you have any questions
Mothers Day
We hope that all our mum’s, nannas, grandmas and aunties had a fantastic Mothers Day
Time for the Winter Woolies
Winter is certainly upon us, and it is getting colder every week. It’s important that children come dressed in appropriate clothing for the weather i.e. Long pants instead of shorts, socks, shoes., long sleeved shirts and jumpers. Please note that both scarves and hoods are not appropriate clothing to wear as they are a strangulation hazard, and therefore cannot be worn. Please note that children are not to wear slippers, ugg boots or gumboots, as these have poor grip and are a slipping/tripping hazard It is essential that all shoes fit correctly
PLEASE PACK A FULL SET OF SPARE CLOTHES INCLUDING SOCKS.
Henny Penny Chicken Hatchery
We are once again happy to provide the children with the interactive learning experience of the Henny Penny Chicken Hatchery. All the chickens have hatched, and we are now watching the chickens grow and develop
.This experience is a wonderful learning opportunity, and we happily provide this at no additional cost to families.
Cook Book
We are sad to say that due to lack of interest/support from families we will not be continuing with our Family Recipe Book Fundraiser. We would like to say a huge thankyou to the Jensen and Slatyer families for their recipes-we greatly appreciate your support of the centre and the children.
Thank you Sharon, Brett, Anneke, Tara, Nicole and Kasey