Arcadia Vale Care and Early Education Centre

Happy Birthday to Us!

On the 4^th July we turn 6 years old! The six years has flown by, we have grown and evolved, met challenges, cried tears of joy and sadness. We are happy to have shared the past six years with so many wonderful children and their families-thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s life-we are truly honoured.

NAIDOC Week Celebrations

 This year we will be holding NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week celebrations every day from the 4^th-9^th July. Learning experiences will include stories, music, art and discussions.

Say Cheese

Our school photos this year will be taken on 30^th and 31^st August. We will be using the same photographer as last year. We will have more information closer to the date.

Joel Howlett Magic Show

On 5^th August Joel Howlett will be at the centre to perform his magic show-if your child does not attend on this day please bring them along. We are providing this experience at no cost to families. We will have more information closer to the date.

 

Information Night: School Readiness

On  Wednesday 20^th July we are holding an information night. Staff from Rathmines Public School will be our guest speakers to discuss the topic of school readiness., including “Best Start”.  Even if your child is not starting school in 2012, this night will provide information on the skills they will need to develop next year so they are ready for school in 2013. Don’t forget that our School Readiness Programme actually begins in the Lake Room, with the development of social skills and independence The night will start at 6:30pm, and refreshments will be provided. More information is attached, including an RSVP

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL BE HELD AT RATHMINES PRESCHOOL

 

Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework

From the 1^st January 2012 we will be governed by new national regulations and quality assurance system. Over the coming months you will notice changes to the way we document our programmes, learning experiences and children’s participation. We will continue to provide educational activities based on the needs and interests of the children. We welcome any feedback, suggestions and ideas regarding this. It is important to note that as these new regulations and frameworks are still in draft form, this will be an ongoing process, and staff will continue to undergo training and attend network meetings.

 

We would like to say a big thank you to those families who ring us when their child is going being to be away. Please be aware that families are required to notify us by 9a.m on any day that their child is going to be absent. Repeated absences without notification will result in a child’s place at the centre being forfeited.

A “Failure to Notify of Absence Fee” of $5 will be charged for each day a child is absent without notice

 

Sharing Information

Sharing information with families is an essential part of our everyday operations, and we understand that families like to talk to staff at the time they are dropping off or collecting their child. It is essential to remember that if a member of staff is conducting a group time, interacting with the children or helping children in any way that this is our priority. During these times another member of staff is available to talk, or leave a message with. If there is something you wish to discuss with staff in detail, a time will be organised when staff are able to talk without disrupting the group or our supervision/interactions. We understand that sometimes   families need to drop off or collect their child during our rest time/relaxation or group times.. This is fine, but it is essential that this is done as quickly and quietly as possible in order to minimise any disruption to the group.

 

Thankyou Sharon, Brett, Nicole, Tara, Kasey and Anneke

Family Disco

Our annual Family Disco is being held on Saturday 25^th June at Wangi RSL Club This year both the Lake and Ocean Room will be doing a special performance, so make sure you do bring your cameras. Please find attached this newsletter a note with more details, and an RSVP to fill out and return.

For catering purposes RSVP’s need to be returned no later than Friday 10^th June

 

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.

Staff Swap: Trainee Education

. Due to a change in training regulations, trainees are now required to work with children in different age groups. From Monday, 30^th May Kasey will be in the Ocean Room every day with Anneke. Tara, Nicole and Sharon will be working in the Lake Room. This means that Kasey will learn about a wider range of programming, observing and interacting with children, staff and families.  As all staff have formed positive relationships and are familiar with all the children the disruption is minimal, and consistency of care is maintained. Please see Brett or Sharon if you have any questions.

 

Long Weekend

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday, 13^h June for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.

Fees are not charged for this day, and we hope everybody enjoys their long weekend.

 

Health Foods Aren’t Always Healthy

Despite claims on the packaging- and the fact they are actually sold in the health food aisle- many so called health foods are actually VERY HIGH IN FAT, SUGAR AND SALT. They also tend to be very expensive. It’s important to read the nutrition labels on the packaging before putting these foods in your child’s lunchbox. Please follow this guide when choosing foods:

*  Foods which contain more than 20g of total fat or 5g saturated fat per 100g are high in fat

* If a food contains more than 15g of sugar per 100g it is high in sugar

* If a food contains more than 600mg sodium per 100g it is high in salt

Please keep these foods for special treats at home

Information Super Highway

Our website now has new photos in the gallery section. If you want to look at these the address is www.arcadiavalechildcare.com. Don’t forget that you can leave a comment in the testimonials section.

 

 

Thankyou Sharon, Brett, Anneke, Tara, Nicole and Kasey

 

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 25^th 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 16^th-27^th 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