T2 WEEKS 5-6
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🐝🍯 LIVE FROM THE HIVE … 🐝🍯
BYE ALI!
We said goodbye to our wonderful and warm-hearted Ali, who is setting off on a new adventure to create a home in beautiful Kiama. As our kindy leader, Ali brought so much care, creativity, and calm to her work—guiding our little learners with patience, joy, and a truly gracious spirit. Ali, we will miss you deeply and wish you all the happiness as you begin this next chapter.
NAIDOC WEEK 2025
NAIDOC Week happens to fall in the first week of our school holidays this year, and we’re excited to celebrate it in a way that truly honours it. The 2025 theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy, feels especially significant to us as a community of young learners, and we’re committed to marking it in a meaningful way.
We’ll be proudly wearing brand-new T-shirts designed by one of our own—Gene Ross from Wuri Wuri Designs, a parent at our centre and a respected member of the Indigenous community. Gene will also be leading a special guided walk for the children along the Hermitage Foreshore track on July 10th. During the walk, he’ll share talk about life before European settlement and introduce the kids to the fascinating traditional uses of local Indigenous flora.
PUSH-UP CHALLENGE 💪
This month, our senior team is jumping into The Push-Up Challenge to help raise awareness for mental health—because every conversation counts. Over 24 days, we’ll be tackling daily push-up goals that highlight key mental health stats here in Australia. It’s a fun way to get moving and support better understanding, education, and most importantly, care. Whether it’s one push-up or one hundred, it all makes a difference!
Keen to learn more or support our senior team’s efforts? Head over to The Push-Up Challenge website or chip in with a donation to our team here...
PARENT REMINDERS
Brrrr… 🥶 The chilly weather has well and truly arrived! Please remember to pop an extra layer into your child’s backpack—especially for those cooler moments later in the day, like fruit time.
👨🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪
Here’s what we’ve been up to in our famous ACTIVITY CLUBS this past fortnight!
ART & CRAFT: finger painting, hama beads, paper plate fish, shadow painting, leaf bugs, paper flowers, DIY ice pops, fashion design studio, butterfly rings, oil pastel paintings and paper wind chimes...WHEW! We've sure been getting crafty!!
SPORTS: netball, nukemball, rob the nest, kings and queen, toilet tip (yes, you heard right!), red light green light, soccer and shootouts!
EXPLORE & DISCOVER: sock wrestling(!!), potions, loose parts play, bug hunts, dance games, and soo many talent shows/performances!
BAKING CLUB: yummy cornflake cookies and delicious banana muffins
🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️
Bookings are NOW OPEN for the JULY WINTER HOLIDAYS! Early Bird pricing will apply until midnight Sunday the 22nd of June (end of week 8).
Our Winter Holiday Program is bursting with fun, chilly-weather adventures to keep the kids entertained! We’ll be gliding across the ice at the Bondi Ice Rink, kicking back with a cozy movie session at the Ritz, and exploring the stunning Hermitage Foreshore on a guided walk. Plus, there’ll be plenty of playtime at the always-popular Pavilion Playground – a crowd favourite for a reason! Spots fill up fast, so book now and join us for a winter to remember!
NB: your CCS eligibility applies to Holiday Program bookings too!
🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝
Rosemary (Y4)
For always being a beacon of light and positivity - and for her hilarious banter with all of the staff.
We love you Rosemary!
Lennix (Y2)
We’re cheering on Lennix, who’s made incredible strides in managing his big feelings. We are so proud of the confident communicator he is becoming.
Way to go Lennix!
