👋 LIVE FROM THE HIVE … 👋

ENROLMENTS are OPEN for 2024
…and 145 children are already enrolled in the new software. 👏👏
Remember to complete one form per child. This is one-off effort whilst we migrate, and won’t need to happen again, we promise. Please remember these things:

You need an approved 2024 enrolment in order to book January HP
Once enrolled, create your Parent account in HOME, and download the app
The app is the only place you can make casual & HP bookings
Permanent bookings should be requested via email

‼️ If you haven’t already - please enrol here ASAP ‼️

YOUR 2024 BOOKINGS
Please think carefully about which bookings you need for next year, and try to avoid overbooking where possible. We’re hoping to avoid waitlists if at all possible, and you can help us with this by only booking what you need. All the details for T1 extra-curriculars are now out there, so factor that in and we look forward to a busy, fun and happy 2024 with you all!

WELCOME LIAM!
We’re stoked to announce a new team member - Liam - joining us with several years experience at schools in the UK, primary and high schools. He’ll be up to speed in time to make sure we can handle the busyness of Holiday Program, and so we also have extra hands on deck for the new Kindys next year!

🏖️ HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🏖️

December HP (18th-20th) can be booked through the Becklyn portal - available now and booking out fast! Only a few spots left on the coaches on 18th & 19th Dec - so don’t hang about!

January HP (starting 8th Jan) requires an approved 2024 enrolment in XPLOR. Bookings will open w/c 20th November. Calendars and updated Ts&Cs are available on our website.
> HP Open: 8-12 Jan
> HP Open: 15-19 Jan
> Centre CLOSED: 22-26 Jan (staff training week)
> HP Open: 29-31 Jan
> Term 1 starts: Thu 1 Feb

🐝 BEES OF THE WEEK 🐝

This week, a shout out to the wonderful MARLENE in Y1.

Marlene is full of positive energy, which she
loves to share - lifting people up along the way.
She always brings a smile—usually a hug too—and our whole
team think it’s just the best way to start the afternoon...

Thanks Marlene - we love ya! 💕 💕 💕

Lucia - Kindy Team Educator

With The Hive since 2022, Lucia is now one of our committed Kindy team, and she’s looking forward to meeting all the new Little Bees for 2024!

Did you know…? Lucia studies nursing, and hopes to specialise in the paediatric ICU or transition into paramedicine. She danced for over 14 years and now, alongside her Hive role, she’s also an assistant dance teacher at her old studio!

Despite growing up in Bondi, Lucia loves the cold and her favourite season is actually winter… ❄️❄️❄️

🚰 HYDRATION INFORMATION 🚰

Did you know - our bodies are made up of approx 70% water? As the days gets longer and warmer, children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults because, in relation to their size, children have a larger proportion of their skin available to lose sweat and suffer heat exposure. Also, children don’t always recognise thirst, and might forget to drink if not reminded. We take this seriously at The Hive, with regular reminders to drink throughout all our sessions.

The amount of water your child needs will vary according to age, size and activity levels. For kids under 8, a minimum 4-6 glasses of water per day is recommended. For kids 8+, it’s at least 6-8 glasses/day. If your child plays sport or is very active, they’ll need even more. Kids will also need more fluid on hotter days or when unwell. Read the full article from Healthy Kids here.

REUSABLE BAGS

Gone are the old disposable plastic bags, but the ‘new’ reusable versions are everywhere and are too often becoming disposable.
Remembering your own bags is key to not having to buy more, and to minimising planet plastic.

How do you remember yours? Put them by the door? Scrunch them into one bag and throw them in the boot? What if there was a trick that meant they could fit into your handbag/backpack/baby bag?
Try folding your reusable bags this way and keep as many as you need, wherever you need them! More detailed instructions here