SPRING HP

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🏖️ Spring Holiday Program - done and dusted!🏖️

We got busy this Holiday Program, and what an epic one it was!! The weather was in our favour and boy did we make the most of it! We had FARMER DAVE to learn about all things dogs, went to our favorite TARONGA ZOO, had an incredible time with JULIE ZOMMERS making our own sock puppets, went to MONSTER JUMP, had an AFL CAMP with a real-life AFL coach(!), went to NINJA PARK and FRENZY PARK, went to Bondi Beach for a BEACH CLEANUP and SAND PLAY, and had a lovely yoga session with the wonderful Marketa…. PHEW!!! 😅

Some photo highlights below, including our usual HIVE GALLERY at the end :-))

COUNTRY YARNS & CANVAS ART: We had Josh, Billy, and Deakin join us for an amazing day sharing their Indigenous culture — and we LOVED it! We learned traditional dances and the stories behind them, discovered the meaning and making of the didgeridoo (fun fact: it’s named after the sound it makes!), and finished the day painting our own canvases with Indigenous symbols — plus a big one for our Hive room!

The MASSIVE monster jump at the ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER!

Keeping our beach clean and having fun in the sun! We had such a great chat about what it means to care for our community and protect the animals we share the beach with — then rolled up our sleeves for a super successful BEACH CLEAN UP! Of course, we finished off with some SAND PLAY… we’re so ready for summer!

We also had a surprise visit from our lovely ALI! Our Kindy educator who moved away earlier this year… What a treat!

Hive Gallery….

T3 Weeks 9-10

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🎒 SENIOR EXCURSIONS 🎒

Our seniors’ excursion are growing in popularity - the older kids the extra freedom and responsibility of their dedicated mini-trips out of school in the afternoon. In Wk10, we headed off straight after roll call, taking afternoon tea with us. It worked well, and gave us an even longer excursion - win/win!

💡 REMINDER - SIGN OUTS 💡

It’s a legal requirement that children are correctly signed in & out. Even if you forget your phone, you can still sign in/out at the iPad, using your phone number and the PIN you chose when you created your Xplor parent profile.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Not sure how, or need a hand…? Just ask a staff member 🙋

🐟 WHERE ARE THE FISH? 🐠

We finally had to accept that it was just too hard to keep our fish tank clean. Our fish have now been rehoused with a local fish enthusiast, and he’s also been able to advise us on our exciting new plans for the tank…. a playground for HERMIT CRABS!!

The children will help to plan, design and then build a wonderful dry tank environment for our new crabby friends! 🦀 We’ll make sure it includes everything they need to be safe and happy. We’ll also get busy creating some housing options for them, including (of course) a lovely range of sea shells 🐚🐚🐚

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

HP spots are filling fast, with several days now fully booked
Even if we’re full, you should still ‘request a space’ to join the waitlist, in case of last minute cancellations.

  • Mon 6 October is a Public Holiday

  • Mon 13 October is still Holiday Program - school goes back on Tues 14th…

‼️ IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT WAIVERS ‼️

Three of our excursion venues require waiver forms:
> Wed 8 Oct: FRENZY PARK (Little Bees) & NINJA PARC (Big Bees)
> Thu 2 Oct: MONSTER JUMP (All Bees)
All waiver details are in the excursion permission form. The kids can’t participate without a valid waiver, so please don’t miss these important steps

Quick reminder: please do complete the excursion permission form even if you’ve not yet booked any excursion days

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

As the term winds to a close, we’ve been providing lots of time for rest, but even more for PLAY!! Here’s what we’ve been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS this last fortnight:

  • ARTS & CRAFT: DIY calendars, hama beads, paper weaving, DIY picture frames, paper watch, fidget toys

  • EXPLORE & DISCOVER: ooblek, origami, treasure map making, nature self-portraits

  • SPORTS: Newcomb ball, hunger games, jack in the pack, dance games, and of course all the usuals…

  • BAKING CLUB: choc-chip muffins & cinnamon scrolls

  • CONSTRUCTIVE & GAME PLAY: giant jenga, bingo, kapla blocks

🐝 BEE OF THE WEEK 🐝

YONAH (Y6)

For making children of all ages feel cared for and included. We’ve noticed that if Yonah ever spots
someone looking a tad lost or lonely, he heads straight over to check on them and ‘bring them in’.
We love this about you, Yonah - it’s a very special quality...

HIVE GALLERY…

T3 Weeks 7-8

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SENIOR EXCURSIONS

Last week, the weather gave us the gift of a beautiful sunny afternoon – the perfect way to kick off the senior excursions! A group of 25 headed over the road to the Pavilion Playground with Matt and Sydney and had a whale of a time playing soccer, playing on the playground, and soaking in the freedom…

PLEASE LEAVE AFTER SIGN OUT

With the days getting longer, we understand it’s tempting to stay and have a chat with other parents, or hang out at the play equipment after sign out. Though it might feel harmless - it actually makes it harder for our staff to supervise the children still in our care. The safety and security of the children in our care is our highest priority, and we thank you in advance for your support with this.

REMINDER - SMART WATCHES

💡 Just a gentle reminder: children shouldn’t bring out electronic devices (like phones or smartwatches) while at The Hive, unless you’ve arranged an exception with us. If they do bring them along, they’ll need to stay tucked safely away in their bags.

GOING AWAY…?

For planned absences of one full week or more, we allow families to cancel their permanent bookings for that period. This reduces your costs, and helps manage the allowable absence total, as recorded by Centrelink. You should request these planned longer absences in the app as HOLIDAYS. The absence must be submitted before 9am on a Friday in order to take effect the following week.

See the step-by-step instructions below—photos and red text will help guide you along the way.

  1. Click ‘Bookings’ to open the calendar

    • Click 'add new' (top right)

  2. Choose ‘Absence/holiday’

  3. Select start and end date.

    • Add optional comment.

    • Select HOLIDAY (this is important)

  4. Click 'Request' (bottom right). The request will cover all that child’s bookings within the selected period

  5. All done! Your holiday request has been received. You will be notified when it has been processed.

💥DID YOU KNOW…? 💥

At The Hive, we operate using a child-led approach.

This means, we give children the freedom to choose what they’d like to do! When kids pick their own activities—whether that’s sometihng crafty, gardening, playing soccer, or taking some quiet time—they feel confident, capable, and proud of their choices.

Following their interests helps them learn new skills in ways that feel fun and exciting. Most of all, it lets children know that their ideas and voices matter every single day 🙂

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

✨ HP bookings are now open – and spots are going fast! ✨ Make sure to secure your bookings so you don’t miss out!
NB: Early bird prices end on Sunday the 21st of September.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON WAIVERS
We’ll be visiting three venues, each with its own waiver. For two of them (FRENZY PARK - LB ONLY) and (MONSTER JUMP @ EQ), you can give the Hive permission to sign on your behalf. The third (NINJA PARC – for Big Bees only) requires your signature directly. More details about the waivers are available on the excursion permission form - You can find the link here.

A quick reminder to please complete the excursion permission form, even if you’re not planning on booking any of the excursion days!

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

The days are getting WARM (one might even say HOT?!?!). We’ve been outside as much as possible, looking forward to those glorious summer days…. Here’s what we’ve been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS lately:

ARTS&CRAFT: cardboard roll olafs, jewellery, pop out cards, diy flower bouquets, chatterboxes, popsicle stick fruits, watercolours, hama beads, free drawing,and comic strips!
EXPLORE & DISCOVER: modelling clay club, dance games, recycled crafts, bird count walk and movie club
SPORTS: touch rugby, circus skills, netball, dodgeball, newcombe ball, soccer, kick tennis, handball, and soccer shootouts!
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: cubbies, kapla blocks, beyblades and legomasters!!

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

CLEO (YK)

For showing such wonderful curiosity on our bird count walk and getting so excited about spotting pigeons! It was such a joy to see. Thank you, Cleo, for reminding us that even pigeons can be beautiful in their own way!

Ben - Educator

Ben joined our team back in February after graduating from Rose Bay Secondary College last year, and it didn’t take long for him to feel right at home at The Hive! He’s especially passionate about supporting children’s well-being and bringing plenty of fun, energy, and enthusiasm to mornings and afternoons.

When he’s not at work, Ben loves a good laugh and enjoys keeping active and social—whether that’s a day at the beach or catching the footy with mates. A keen sports fan (and player!), football ⚽ is his absolute favourite. He’s currently studying a Bachelor of Business Management at UTS, majoring in Sport Business, and is soon off on a trip to Europe to watch football!

HIVE GALLERY…

T3 Weeks 5-6

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Evacuation and Lockdown Drills

Every term, we conduct emergency and lockdown drills to ensure that all children are familiar with the necessary procedures. Participation in these drills is essential, as it helps everything run smoothly in the event of a real emergency.

This term, our evacuation drill is scheduled for Tuesday the 2nd of September, between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. If you need to collect your child during these hours, email us and we will arrange for them to stay at the centre during the drill.

We’ll be holding a lockdown drill on Thursday 4th September, between 4:15 PM and 4:30 PM. We kindly ask that families avoid picking up children during this short window if possible. If you do need to collect your child during this time, just send us a quick email or SMS, and we’ll make the necessary arrangements. Thanks for your support in helping us keep everyone safe and prepared!

Senior Excursions!!

Thanks to the fantastic feedback we received through the anonymous parent survey and from the children themselves, we’ve re-launched our senior excursions! A big thank you to everyone who has already completed the excursion permission slip. If you haven’t had a chance yet, you can fill it out here.

Unfortunately, due to a high wind forecast, we had to postpone this week’s planned outing—but not to worry, we’re all set to head out next week!

As always, we’d love to hear your ideas. Feel free to share any suggestions with our Senior Stage Lead, Coach Matt, at matt@thehivebondi.com.au.

Christmas Closures

As we start looking ahead to the festive season, please note that our centre will be closed from Monday 22nd December and will reopen on Monday 5th January.

With the last day of school being Friday 19th December, there will be no holiday program running in December this year. We’ll be back in action on the 5th of January, ready for a fun and fresh start to 2026!

We’ll also be closed Monday 26th - Wednesday 28th January, for Public Holiday and staff training.

Hive Parent Survey - Results Are In!

A big thank you to everyone who filled out our anonymous parent survey—we really appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us keep improving and making our centre the best place it can be for your children 💛
You can check out a summary of the outcomes here.

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

This fortnight gave us a mix of weather—one very rainy week followed by a warm, sunny one. We embraced the wet days with plenty of fun indoor activities, and once the sun came out, we made the most of every moment outdoors! Here’s what the children have been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS:

ART & CRAFT: paper badges, dot paints, toilet roll flowers, dads and lads doodles, homemade pet toucans, paper roll octopuses, origami rabbits, diy picture frames and a colouring competition!
SPORTS: kings and queens, voochey volley, star wards dodgeball, gymnastics, rob the nest, netball and last man standing soccer!
EXPLORE & DISCOVER: diy stylus pens, cardboard cities, paper plane comp, cosmic yoga, dance games and glow in the dark snowflakes
BAKING CLUB: blueberry muffins & choc-chip cookies… a fan favorite.
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: cubbies, straw construction, magnatile tower comp, legomasters and the famous beyblades!!

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

We’ve received lots of questions about our holiday program dates! Bookings will be open by 5pm on Thursday September 4th (Week 7)

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

Clara (Y4)

For being a gentle and positive role model to our kindies. Whether it’s helping with small tasks, offering a friendly smile, or including others in play, Clara is leading by example in a calm and thoughtful way—and that’s something really special!

We see you, Clara!

Javier (Y1)

Javier is our Bee of the Week because he’s always looking out for others in small but meaningful ways. Helping his friends make a paper plane this week was just one example of the kindness he shows every day. Way to go, Javi!

🐌 OUR GARDEN 🌿

Over the weekend, our wonderful Garden Guardian, David, popped in to make sure everything in the greenhouse was well watered—and what a sight it was! The strawberries planted with the children are coming along beautifully, and the climbing peas are growing tall and strong. On Wednesday & Thursday, the children had a chance to enjoy the garden and join in some lovely harvest moments.

The garden is thriving with the help of our little green thumbs—it's such a joy to see it grow alongside the children! 🌿🍓

HIVE GALLERY…

T3 Weeks 3-4

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PARENT SURVEY

We're still collecting responses for our anonymous parent survey! All feedback is welcome (and very much encouraged). Please take a moment to fill it out—we’re always aiming to do our best for you, but there’s always room to grow. Tell us everything— the good, the bad, and the ugly! You can find the link to the survey here…

SIGN OUT AND LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS

Please remember to leave the school grounds as soon as you sign out. We know it’s tempting to stay and have a chat with other parents, or hang out at the play equipment - and we understand that it feels harmless - but it actually makes it harder for our staff to supervise the children still in our care. The safety and security of the children in our care is our highest priority, and we thank you in advance for your support with this.

FISH FRIENDS SEEKING NEW HOME

Our fish have been living their best lives with us for years—and they've grown into some pretty big personalities (and bodies)! They've officially outgrown their tank, so it's time for them to upgrade to a bigger pad. We're looking to rehome them to a lovely new tank and a caring fish fan who’ll give them all the space they need and deserve to keep on thriving! Please reach out to us if you are interested…

NEW MINDFULNESS ROUTINE

We've recently refreshed our mindfulness routine before fruit time! Now, children can choose from four different mindfulness activities—ranging from active options like laps, a plank challenge, or wall sits, to quieter choices like gentle stretching or calming breathing exercises. For those who prefer stillness, there's also the option of a quiet minute of silence.

📖💡LEARNING OUTCOMES💡📖

At The Hive, we encourage children to connect with and contribute to their world, and that includes during our daily routines!

There are so many ways they get involved: packing up after activities, running meetings, serving afternoon tea, handing out hand sanitiser… just to name a few! It’s a wonderful way for them to take part, and honestly, we can never have too many of these little roles—everyone wants to help!

….They also play a role in shaping the Hive program! Each week, one of our scheduled activities gives children the chance to share their ideas and help choose what activities they'd like to do. Using iPads and laptops, they research their ideas and record them to be included in the following week’s program.

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

Even though the weather has been hot and cold this past fortnight, we’ve been keeping up the fun!! Here’s what we’ve been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS:

ART & CRAFT: hama beads, handprint trees, finger painting, picasso faces, chatterboxes, cellophane fish, pipe cleaner dragonflies, and canvas painting!
EXPLORE & DISCOVER: colour theory, foam dough and potions!!
BAKING CLUB: deliciously sweet passionfruit slice and cinammony cinammon scrolls!
SPORTS: jack in the pack, golden ball, netball, basketball, handball, LOTS of newcombe ball, builders and bulldozers, tee ball and gymnastics!
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: magnatiles, kapla blocks, obstacle courses, lego and straw construction

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

It feels like we’ve just come back to school, but we’re already working hard behind the scenes for our Spring Holiday Program…. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let us know here…! We would love to hear from parents and children alike…

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

Leonardo (Y2)

Leo is a Bee of the Week for showing kindness and empathy by being a warm and welcoming friend to a new student who joined us last week. He went out of his way to make sure they felt included, comfortable, and part of The Hive from day one. Well done, Leo!

Gwen (YK)

Gwen is a Bee of the Week for her incredible curiosity! She’s always full of thoughtful questions and wonder, showing a genuine excitement for learning and exploring the world around her. We love to see it Gwen!

HIVE GALLERY…

T3 Weeks 1-2

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Forgot your phone…?

You can still sign in/out on the iPads! You can log in to your account using your phone number and PIN. If you need help with this, feel free to ask any of our friendly educators!

National Aboriginal & Torres Islander Children’s Day

Monday August 4th is National Aboriginal & Torres Islander Children’s Day, a special time to acknowledge the importance of culture, family, and community in Indigenous children’s’ lives. This year's theme is "Little Footsteps, Big Future", recognising the journeys children take as they grow, guided by their culture and community connections. It connects closely to what we do at The Hive, supporting children as they grow with help from the strong spirit of our community.

We’ll be marking the day by proudly wearing our Wuri Wuri design T-shirts, enjoying lively games of Gorri and Kai, and engaging in conversations about the importance of culture, identity, and the strength found in community.

Parent Reminders

For everyone's safety, please do not ride bikes through the school grounds. The children are not allowed to ride their bikes during pickup, and we kindly ask all adults to follow the same rules. Thank you for your understanding!

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM - DID YOU KNOW…? 🏖️

We're still buzzing with excitement after our most fun-filled and busiest Winter Holiday Program yet! Make sure to check out last weeks newsletter if you wish to see what we got up to.

A huge thank you to Danny Cameron for the great idea to take the children to see The Twits at the Opera House – our Big Bees had an absolute blast and are already asking to see more live shows!

If you have any ideas, questions, or suggestions for future Holiday Programs, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always on the lookout for fun new activities, and your input (from both kids and grown-ups!) helps us make each program even better. You can drop us a line here…

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

We’ve hit the ground running and launched straight back into term-time fun these past couple of weeks! Here’s what we’ve been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS:

ARTS & CRAFT: finger painting, paper plate fans, flying bees, diy tote decorating (a popular one!), hama beads, self-portraits, q-tip paint fireworks, buzzing hive bees, popsicle stick fish, sponge ice cream painting, friendship bracelets and turtle racers!
SPORT: handball, crack the code, basketball, soccer shootouts, oz tag tips, hockey, tip games and circus skills…. as well as plenty of time on our play equipment and adventure playground
EXPLORE & DISCOVER: DIY playdough, talent shows and bug fact sheets!
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: cubbies, legomasters, magnatile mazes, straw construction and famous beyblades

🌈 LOST PROPERTY 🌧️

We have a number of lost property items left behind from the Holiday Program. If you recognise any of these belongings, please collect them from the Hive room between 3:00–6:00pm. To help lost items find their way home more easily, we recommend labelling all clothing and personal items your child brings in….

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

Marlene (Y3)

This week, we’re celebrating Marlene for her amazing dance performances during free play! She’s been lighting up the small basketball court with her moves and drawing a crowd with every performance.

Leo F (YK) & Charlie P (Y1)

Leo and Charlie are being celebrated this week for their kindness and patience while playing Beyblades. They showed excellent sharing and even took the time to teach other children how to play. Way to go, boys!

🐌 OUR GARDEN 🌿

It’s all happening in the garden with our garden guardian, David! This past fortnight, the kids have been learning about different techniques in planting and maintaining seeds in the winter. It’s been a great opportunity for them to learn about seasonal fruits and veggies!

HIVE GALLERY…

WINTER Holiday Program

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❄️ Winter Holiday Program - it’s a wrap! ❄️

Another successful Holiday Program has come to an end! We were incredibly lucky with the beautiful weather, and spent as much time as we could outside bathing in that Winter sun!

We got BUSY with ICE SKATING at the Bondi Ice Rink, playing LASER TAG, spending hours on our ARCADE GAMES, building our very own TEDDY BEARS, going on a nature walk through NIELSEN PARK with GENE ROSS, watching LILO & STITCH at the Ritz, enjoying a JUNKYARD BEATS show, journeying to the Opera House for THE TWITS, and so much more!

😅 Phew…! 😅

It sure has been a big (and fun!) few weeks, and we wouldn’t have it any other way….

T2 Weeks 9-10 - It’s a wrap!

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TERM 2 WRAP-UP

That’s a wrap! We’re looking back on a fantastic 10 weeks full of fun, learning, sunny days, and plenty of rainy ones too. Now, we’re gearing up and excited for the holiday adventures ahead—get ready for an action-packed program!

🥶 WARM LAYERS 🥶

Please remember to pack some extra layers for your child during the holiday program, as the weather can change throughout the day. Having a jacket, jumper (or raincoat!) handy will help keep them comfortable and ready for any outdoor fun!

LATE PICKUPS

Please remember that pickup time is promptly at 6pm. Just as you and the kids are eager to head home, our staff are too. We appreciate your punctuality and ask that you be ready to leave the school grounds on time.

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

The wet weather hasn’t stopped us from having a grand old time! Here's what we've been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS:

ART & CRAFT: hama beads, winter bracelets, flower callages, diy cards, paper chain animals, oil pastel creation, popsicle stick crocodiles and watercolour campfires to name a few!

BAKING CLUB: delicious passionfruit slice!!

SPORTS: we’ve mixed it up this fortnight, with games of break the code, end zone, king of the ring, it’s a knockout, circus skills, as well as the usual passionate games of soccer!

EXPLORE & DISCOVER: canva creations, movie club, nature sketches, a wild nature scavenger hunt and garden time!

CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: magnatiles, beyblades, floor play and our famous hot wheels course!

MORNING CREW: This fortnight we’ve been chilling out in the mornings, eating cheerios, playing handball and running around on the adventure playground!

👾 HOLIDAY PROGRAM 👾

There’s still time to make a last-minute booking for our exciting Winter Holiday Program starting next week! We’ll launch the fun with a day of arcade games — and here’s the best part: the arcade games will be available with us throughout the entire two-week program!

A gentle reminder that Monday, 21st July is a pupil-free day, and The Hive will be hosting a giant ‘Welcome Back to School’ party—complete with inflatables!
Please note that early-bird pricing has now ended, so an additional $10 will apply to the prices listed on the calendar.

IMPORTANT: Please take a moment to fill out the Excursion Permission Form for the Holiday Program! You can access the form HERE. Even if you’re not currently planning to join any excursions, it’s still a good idea to complete it—just in case you decide to participate later on!

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

Bobby (Y1)

Bobby is our Bee of the Week for being helpful, showing great listening skills, and setting a fantastic example for others. We love to see it Bobby!

Vasili (Y3)

This week, we’re also celebrating Vasili, who consistently brings his wonderful manners and warm spirit to everything he does. Your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed, Vasili!

HIVE GALLERY…

T1 Weeks 7-8

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BYE GG!

This fortnight, we’re saying a heartfelt goodbye to our wonderful GG, who’s heading off on an exciting adventure across Europe! GG has been such a huge part of our Hive family over the past few years, always bringing a big smile, boundless energy, and so much heart to everything he does. As our Sports Coordinator and Year 3 Stage Lead, his presence will be deeply missed.

We’re so excited for you, Geeg — what an adventure awaits! Don’t forget to think of us while you're out exploring the world. Safe travels and lots of love from all of us at the Hive! 💛

WHERE IS OUR LOVELY SYD?

Just a quick update on our dearest boss lady Sydney — who has been in Canada the past couple of weeks visiting family and meeting her beautiful new niece! She’ll be back at the centre next Thursday, June 26.


🤒 PLEASE KEEP SICK SICK KIDS AT HOME 🤧

With flu season in full swing and many children already unwell, we kindly ask that you keep sick children at home. We're doing our best to care for all the little ones at The Hive — and to look after our amazing staff too! Thanks for helping us keep everyone healthy.

👨‍🍳 🎨 🎲 WHAT HAVE THE KIDS BEEN UP TO? 🏏 🧸 🧪

Wowee, it sure is COLD at the moment! But it hasn't stopped us from being outside in the winter sunshine... Here's what we've been up to in our ACTIVITY CLUBS:

ART & CRAFT: finger painting, jewellery, nature wands, paper plate fans, popsicle stick fruit slices, origami, crazy hair people AND a super creative nature dragonfly

BAKING CLUB: famous (for a reason!) choc chip cookies and equally delicious milo biccys

SPORTS: kick tennis, oz tag tips, bull rush, ship shark shore, capture the flag, soccer, run for your life, snatch and tunnel ball

EXPLORE & DISCOVER: beyblades, bug hunts, as well as a spectacular TALENT SHOW, and cardboard city creations!!

CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: legomaster comps, magnatile tower comps, paper planes, KAPLA building and CUBBIES!

MORNING CREW: This fortnight our morning crew danced the macarena, ate huge amounts of cheerios, played on the adventure playground, and created our very own Hive Quiz! Talk about starting the day of with a bang!!

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

Bookings for our July Holiday Program are filling up quicker than ever before! Be sure to plan ahead and book now to avoid missing out. We are already fully booked on some days.... You can find more information HERE.

Early-bird pricing ends this Sunday, 22nd of June at midnight – don’t miss out!

Please make sure you sign our excursion permissions form for the Holiday Program! The link for the form is HERE. Even if you’re not planning to attend any excursion days, it’s a good idea to fill it out just in case!

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

Billy (Y1)

This fortnight we celebrate Billy, who consistently shows kindness, thoughtfulness, and always makes great choices. He leads by example and brings a gentle, caring spirit to our centre every day!

Stevie (Y3)

For leading her fun and super popular origami sessions every Friday afternoon! Thank you, Stevie — you’re doing such an amazing job, and the other children are absolutely loving it. Well done for showing such fantastic initiative and leadership!

HIVE GALLERY…

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!

HIVE GALLERY…