Doncaster Park Kindergarten celebrates 50 years of serving its local community
On Saturday 16 May Doncaster Park Kindergarten celebrated its 50th birthday. Educators were joined by families, both past and present, as well as prospective families visiting for the open day.
The Council Mayor joined in the celebrations and officially opened the kinder’s fantastic new outdoor play area.
Entertainment was abundant and included wildlife animals, face painting, a magic show and a jumping castle. Many of the children decorated a clay tile which will contribute to a plaque display at the kinder.
The cake stall, sausage sizzle and raffle tickets raised almost $1,500 for the kindergarten.
Congratulations to the subcommittee for organising the successful event and to all parents who assisted with preparations and on the day.
Werribee West Family Centre and Eagle Stadium’s open day
On Sunday 14 June the newly built Eagle Stadium in Werribee held an open day to showcase its new facilities to the public. Werribee West Family Centre, which is situated next to the stadium, took the opportunity to hold an open day at the same time, attracting some of the stadium visitors to the centre.
The sausage sizzle and jumping castle proved very popular – well done to all involved in the event!
The official opening of Clayton South Kindergarten
Clayton South Kindergarten was officially opened by Jenny Mikakos MP and Bernie Nott on Thursday 18 June.
Children, families and educators celebrated the transition from Kallay Street Kindergarten around the corner to the wonderful new Clayton South Kindergarten.
NGEYC’s excursion to the local green grocer
Newport Gardens Early Years Centre’s 4 year old kindergarten teachers took their children on an excursion to the local green grocer. The children participated in purchasing fresh ingredients to make a vegetable soup.
During their trip, the children connected with members of their local community and worked in groups and partners. The children able to practice their numeracy and literacy skills when paying for items, and learnt about healthy cooking and eating.
The experience was documented by the children in their own storybook and shared with others at the centre.