2012 Enrolments
It’s hard to believe we are nearly at the end of 2011, and beginning to prepare for 2012. Attached to this newsletter is a 2012 enrolment request form. Please fill this out and return as soon as possible to retain your child’s position. Children who are starting “big school” next year are able to attend the centre until their first day of school if places are available.
Please see Brett if you have any enquires
Programming Formats: Early Years Learning Framework
From the 31st October we will be implementing out new programming formats based on the Early Years Learning Framework (these have been displayed on the noticeboard in the entry foyer). The Ocean Room, Lake Room and Outdoor Learning experiences will be displayed on the noticeboard in the entry foyer, with the Individual Reflections Sheets being displayed above the lockers in each room. Please see educators if you have any questions
Transition Periods
Many of the Ocean Room children are getting ready to leave us for “big school”, which is both exciting and a little sad. All staff are working hard to ensure that the children are as ready as possible, and are providing a wide range of activities to both stimulate their minds and extend their skills. Lake and Ocean Room staff are also working together in preparing the children who will be moving to the Ocean Room, these children will be spending time in the Ocean Room, as well as doing specialised orientation activities in the Lake Room. It is important to remember children do not automatically move into the Ocean Room once they turn 3, rather when they are developmentally ready. We also ask that families show respect to the children by referring to each room by their name, not as the “little room” or “big room”Please see staff is you have any questions regarding this or any other area if your child’s development.
Staff Holidays
Brett and Sharon will be on leave from the 14th-25th November. During this time Anneke will be the supervisor of the service. We promise to think of you all as we are cruising around the Pacific.
Christmas Raffle. This year we are organising an Christmas raffle to raise funds. We would like to ask if every family could bring in an Christmas item to contribute to our raffle. It can be an chocolates, toy wrapping paper, gift tags, books, craft items or anything that you would like to donate. These can be placed in a basket in the foyer-we will be collecting donations until Monday 5th December We will be sending raffle tickets home in the coming weeks and the raffle will be drawn on Friday 16th December
Every dollar raised will be used for the children’s end of year celebrations.
Happy Holidays
Our last day for 2009 will be Friday, 23rd December and we will return on Monday, 9th January 2010. As usual, the last week of the year will be our end of year celebration. We will provide more details in the coming weeks.
Changes in Staff
Kasey will be leaving us on the 23rd November, when she has completed her trainees. Abby Lawrence will be starting her traineeship with us. Abby has been spending time at the centre. Abby is a welcome addition to our team of dedicated and qualified early childhood educators
Thank you
Sharon, Brett, Anneke, Tara, Nicole, Abby and Kasey