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News and Events Centre Newsletters April 2010 Newsletter - Click Here! May 2010 Newsletter - Click Here! June 2010 Newsletter- Click Here! August 2010 Newsletter - Click Here! Special days in 2010! Australian Wildlife Displays March
The children had a wonderful time when Anthony from Australian Wildlife Displays bought his animals in to show us. They were all able to touch the crocodile, snake, frog, tawny frog mouth, possum and kookaburra. He taught them about where they live, what they eat and this visit sparked real interest in our native animals and how to care for them.
Easter
What imaginative Easter hats the children made! They were so thrilled to be able to parade them around the room in front of their family, and then the best bit, Easter morning tea, yum. We also had a wonderful Easter Raffle, full of chocolates which raised a few hundred dollars that will be put towards children's resources.
Drum Beats
Wow, it was loud and the Possum and Wombat children loved it. Chris from Drum Beats bought their Kindy Beats show to share with us. They each had their own drum and didn't even realise that they were learning; Drum Beats say "Studies are increasingly showing that children commencing school with a developed sense of rhythm learn new skills such as reading, writing andmath more easily."
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
It was lovely to invite our Mums in for afternoon tea, share some special time with them and give them the gifts that the children had been making.
Upcoming Centre Events and Special days in 2010!
18th August - School Readiness Seminar
31st August - Kindi Farm
3rd September - Father's Day Afternoon Tea from 2.30 - 4.30
Kinda Dance We are now offering the Kinda Dance program to our children over 2 on Wednesday mornings at 9am. Children are able to take part in this great dance program while here at our Centre. Each class is at a cost of $10.50.
RSPCA Cupcake Day A big thank you to one of our mums Melanie Crick who organised the RSPCA Cupcake Day at our Centre on Monday 17th August. Melanie and her family are very thankful to the staff and families at Explore and Develop Norwest for helping her to raise $130 for the RSPCA.
Preschool Program and School Readiness ! Explore & Develop Norwest offers uniquely designed preschool program that is implemented for all children between 3 1/2 to 6 years. Our preschool is operated by a qualified teacher who aims to provide experiences and programs that will help children develop those essential 'school' skills. Our Preschool program focuses on preparing children for their transition to school by addressing the following competencies;
We have and Explore and Develop School Readiness Handbook which can be obtained by calling 8883 0522. In 2009 we were lucky enough to have Nyree, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from Theraphy and Learning Centre and Ms Helen Amos Assistant Principal from Matthew Pearce Public School address our parents at our Preschool and School Readiness infomation evening. We are in the process of organising our evening for 2010, which will take place in early August. Parent Teacher interviews will take place at the end of June, they allow teachers to take time with parents to provide feedback on their child's development and progress toward school.
Dinosaur interest table and school readiness activities in the Wombats room
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