You might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about 2 years on. Some children show signs of being ready as early as 18 months and some might be older than 2 years. It might be time for toilet training if your child: *Is walking and can sit for short periods of time *is generally more …
Upcoming Events
Friday 9th August: Wear red for Red Nose Day Tuesday 20th August: Book Week Celebration (Come to Kindy dressed as your favourite fictional character) Wednesday 21st August: Intergenerational Program (Kindergarten Room) Wednesday 28th August: Jeans for Genes Day Centre Event. Slime Party. Wednesday 4th September: Photo Day. Order online
Online Safety
Young children are online before we know it. They are playing with connected toys, tapping and swiping touch screens, choosing programs to watch on streaming services, video calling family and friends and playing games. Here is some key advice to help ensure your young children stay safe online: Be Safe: Set up devices safely and ensure they are only used …
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 2nd July: DITTO SHOW Kindergarten Room @ 9.30am Week of 7th of July: NAIDOC Week Wednesday 17th July: State of Origin G3. Come in your State of Origin Colours for the final game! Friday 19th July: PJ Day. Come to kindy in your comfy PJ’s Tuesday 30th July: Wear Orange for World Friendship Day
Teaching Children Personal Safety
As trusted adults in children’s and young peoples lives, the most important role we have is to keep them safe. Teaching children simple strategies about keeping safe, can build confidence, resilience and empower them to be safe in a variety of situations. Parents should instill in their children the following three personal safety rules:
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 5th June: Come in your State of Origin colours for Round One! Thursday 6th June: Come in maroon, your favourite QLD footy team or fishing shirt for QLD day Friday 21st June: Come in your silliest socks to mark the beginning of the winter solace Wednesday 26th June: Come in your State of Origin colours for Round Two!
Baby and Child Skin Care
Baby’s skin is delicate and less resistant to bacteria and harmful substances so can be easily irritated. It’s also important to protect the skin of young children to help prevent any future issues. Some of the ways to prevent any future issues include: *Teaching children good hygiene practices- frequent and thorough hand washing to help prevent spreading of germs, bacteria …
Upcoming Events
Friday 10th May: Mothers Day Morning Tea @ 10am Friday 17th May: CLOSED. Ipswich Show Holiday Monday 20th May: Wear yellow for World Bee Day
Poison Safety
Poisoning can happen to anyone, anywhere, but children are particularly at risk as they enjoy exploring and putting things in their mouth as part of their normal development. Prevention of poisoning includes storing chemicals, medicines and cleaning products in a locked or child resistant cupboard, out of reach and out of sight of children (at least 1.5m high). Put them …
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 16th April: Wear BLUE for Autism Awareness Wednesday 24th April: ANZAC Day Service, beginning @ 10am Thursday 25th April: CLOSED. ANZAC Day Public Holiday Friday 3rd May: Wear RED or come dressed as a Fire Fighter for International Fire Fighters Day