Term 4 Week 5 - Recyclables Week
/WEATHER ALERTS::
We’ve had some very hot days and smoky conditions this week. On these occasions, we change our plans to put the safety of the children first - increasing shady play and keeping vulnerable children indoors
HOLIDAY PROGRAM::
We’re working hard behind the scenes on HOLIDAY PROGRAM, to get the ‘big one’ ready: 19th-20th Dec + 6th–28th Jan. Back to school on Weds 29th Jan. Bookings will open in Week 7…
“FESTIVILION” 2019 - Sat 16th November::
A final reminder about ‘Festivilion’ this weekend, featuring kids art workshops and 'clay play', music from Rose Bay Secondary College, jazz and choir performances and more. Half of BBPS will be there, with performances from the violin group, choir and dance ensembles, plus loads of Hive kids’ artwork on display! Come and enjoy this local community festival… ;-)
POLICY REVIEW::
We have a process of regular policy review here at The Hive. Sometimes this happens behind the scenes, involving changes which do not directly affect our families. At other times, we review policies that do impact you directly and we would value your input towards this process, to ensure that our policies best reflect the needs of our families, whilst also satisfying the stringent regulations applicable to all OSHC centres.
We will communicate via email regarding the review of individual policies which directly affect you the parents. Please watch your inbox, and do take a few minutes out of your day to review what we’re proposing and give us your input.
SUN PROTECTION ::
Our SunSmart policy is NO HAT - NO PLAY. The same as school’s.
Please make sure your children bring hats to school every day
We give the kids sunscreen every afternoon at roll call.
PHOTOS ::
Morning Club dragon art - great work Lewis T!!
Some of our younger kids enjoying outdoor art, with their very own home-made paint
Anya & Cameron (Y2), role playing in their cubby café!
Sebi & Hugo (Y1) enjoying chill time in reading corner
iPads helping teach the boys how to draw
CLUB NEWS::
Thanks to Tobi, mum of Archie (Y1) who brought in a big bag of recyclable materials this week - perfect timing for our week’s theme
Our ARTY CRAFTY kids got busy making their own paint out of soil, crushed chalk, water and baking soda.
We also made a start on some CHRISTMAS decorations this week. Yep, it’s happening folks… ;-)
Lots of SPORT this week (when conditions allowed), with the play equipment and HOCKEY proving very popular. We continue to watch the older kids learn self regulation sportsmanship with their impromptu touch rugby games on the front grass
Term 4 Week 4
/“FESTIVILION” 2019 - Sat 16th November
Our kids are working on various artworks this term which will form part of ‘Festivilion’ at Bondi Pavilion.
There will be kids art workshops and 'clay play', music from Rose Bay Secondary College, jazz and choir performances and more. Wander through and see the marine installation, grab some food from the sizzle and enjoy the fairground atmosphere. Half of BBPS will be there, with performances from the violin group, the choir and dance ensembles. Come and enjoy this local community festival!
ENROLMENTS 2020 ::
Enrolments are open, and all families are required by the government to go through the process annually. Your form will be pre-filled from this year, so it won’t take long.
When you log on, you’ll see a new sub-menu called “Enrolment for 2020”. Please click and review all existing information, add any new children for 2020 and on the last page, click “FINALISE”.
You’ll receive a system-generated confirmation email that your form has been submitted for approval. We will process those approvals on an as-submitted basis.
We do not anticipate any waiting lists for 202 - fantastic news!!
SUN PROTECTION ::
Our SunSmart policy is NO HAT - NO PLAY. The same as school’s.
Please make sure your children bring hats to school every day
We give the kids sunscreen every afternoon at roll call.
PHOTOS ::
Senior’s preparing Caprese Salad!
Seniors working on the art installation over at the Pavilion, ready for Festivilion
Our younger ones showing their handmade origami bookmarks
CLUB NEWS ::
Our ARTY CRAFTY kids got busy making origami bookmarks this week - check out the pics. This was a kids’ suggestion, and they loved the activity!
we had a tonne of SPORTS happening this week - rugby, soccer, gymnastics and of course WHEELS DAY for our little ones this term. And don’t forget Beyblade Club!
Our SENIORS are busy making an art installation for FESTIVILION (see photos). And Caprese Salad was on the menu for Seniors’ Kitchen this week.
Term 4 Week 3 - Halloween party
/HALLOWEEN PARTY
We had a HALLOWEEN PARTY on Wednesday. The kids and the team had an amazing time.
ENROLMENTS 2020
Everybody must re-enroll and request sessions for the year 2020. No booking will remain in the system.
The system allows re-enrolments from Monday 4/11/19. From that Monday you’ll see a new submenu in the Becklyn system named “Enrolment for 2020”. Please click on it to review all existing information, add new child for the coming school year, and on the last page, please click “FINALISE”. A confirmation email will be sent to the nominated email address and to the Hive too.
SUN PROTECTION
Please make sure your child/en have always a hat for the afternoon play.
We apply sun protection policy: NO HAT - NO PLAY. We also use a sunscreen every day from this week during the summer.
GATE SAFETY
Please pull the Warners Ave gate closed behind you
Only allow out children directly under your supervision
Please don’t hold the gate open for long periods
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK >>>
CLUB NEWS ::
HALLOWEEN: apart from having a party on Wednesday, we did face painting and hair colouring on Thursday to help kids get ready for the trick or treat!
BAKING CLUB: Kids with Mia made an amazing carrot cake. Kids were using grater - no accident happened :-)
ART & CRAFT CLUB: kids were busy prepping art material for the Festivilion happening in Pavilion.
SENIORS: carving a pumpkin for Halloween
Term 4 Week 2 - Sculpture by the Sea
/HALLOWEEN PARTY THIS WEDNESDAY 30/10
We’re having a HALLOWEEN PARTY on Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm, with all sorts of ghoulish treats and tricks! Make a spider mask with us… Parents are welcome to join us.
> Program for the day…
DYO Halloween costume, Spider hat, Halloween slime, Mummy, Scary surprise box, Pumpkin Patch hunting, DYO BLOODY Mary Ice cream, Scary snack bar
DONATIONS:
Thanks Rogelia, mum to Daniella for a box of coloured papers, A3 copy papers and much more…
Thanks Canelle, mum to Marcel, Nino and Lucette for a big bag of games and toys.
Also, we are sad to say goodbye to Lauren who worked with us a few months. She was an amazing member of our busy team and we are wishing all the best in her future career in teaching.
ENROLMENTS 2020
Everybody must re-enroll and request sessions for the year 2020. No booking will remain in the system.
The system allows re-enrolments from Monday 4/11/19.
SUN PROTECTION
Please make sure your child/en have always a hat for the afternoon play.
We apply sun protection policy: NO HAT - NO PLAY. We also use a sunscreen every day from this week during the summer.
GATE SAFETY
Please pull the Warners Ave gate closed behind you
Only allow out children directly under your supervision
Please don’t hold the gate open for long periods
PHOTOS OF THE SPRING HOLIDAYS >>>
CLUB NEWS ::
BAKING CLUB: Kids baked an amazing original Pretzels. They were very creative with the shapes though…
SCIENCE CLUB: We bet that some of you had a relaxing bath this week with the Bath bombs the kids made.
ART & CRAFT CLUB: Kids were helping with the Sea lanterns for the Festivilion.
SENIORS: Another amazing day across the road on Wednesday. The weather is perfect!
Term 4 Week 1 - Cultural Week and Spring HP
/HIVE NEWS & PARENT REMINDERS::
MINI EXCURSIONS - FESTIVILION:
The Hive have been invited to participate in The Sea Dragon Project, a community arts project that will be held at Bondi Pavilion as part of Festivilion.
Festivilion, is an event being coordinated by the Friends of Bondi Pavilion and supported by Waverley Council, to celebrate our community, creativity and the Pavilion.
The Hive kids are invited to create sea themed artwork to exhibit in the Pavilion. They are also invited to participate in a twilight lantern parade, as part of the formal celebration of the event. Workshops have been scheduled in the weeks prior to the event, where the kids can make their lanterns and other artwork.
The kids will have an opportunity to work on large scale artworks at the Pavilion. These will be exhibited for a few days in the foyer of the Pavilion. On festival day, there will be acoustic music performances and drop in art workshops underneath their marine installation. The lantern parade will begin beneath the lighted marine sculptures. Face paint and costumes will naturally be encouraged for this auspicious event.
ENROLMENTS 2020
Everybody must re-enroll and request sessions for the year 2020. No booking will remain in the system.
The system allows re-enrolments from Monday 4/11/19.
SUN PROTECTION
Please make sure your child/en have always a hat for the afternoon play.
We apply sun protection policy: NO HAT - NO PLAY. We also use a sunscreen every day from this week during the summer.
GATE SAFETY
Please pull the Warners Ave gate closed behind you
Only allow out children directly under your supervision
Please don’t hold the gate open for long periods
HOLIDAY PROGRAM & HATCHING CHICKS!!
We hatched chicks and ducklings! The most popular program for the kids. Kids love animals and observing how the little chickens and ducklings come to this world was such a great experience.
PHOTOS OF THE SPRING HOLIDAYS - LOOK RIGHT > > > >
CLUB NEWS ::
BAKING CLUB: kids baked an amazing PIZZA - check the receipt
SCIENCE Club: Puffy paint - the kids had so much fun with shaving cream and food colouring
ARCHERY - we have archery sets for the kids - they love it!
SENIORS sprayed artwork over our homemade Billy karts which we’ll be using during our wheels days.
Term 3 Week 9 - Climate Strike
/HIVE NEWS & PARENT REMINDERS::
GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE - 20th September
This goes to press before the event, but we’ll be representing on Friday, and hope many of you are too. The kids have been making placards this week (big thank you to Archie’s family for the recycled materials) and you can see some of their work in the pics on the right. They are an inspiring, educated and committed bunch. Pretty special…
GATE SAFETY
Please pull the Warners Ave gate closed behind you
Only allow out children directly under your supervision
Please don’t hold the gate open for long periods
♡ THANK YOU ANDI ♡
We’d like to thank Andi Breslin, who steps down from the Hive Exec Committee after four generous years of service. Her legacy is a Hive that’s truly buzzing, and a committee in great shape. Thanks Andi - we’ll miss you!
HOLIDAY PROGRAM & HATCHING CHICKS!!
Archie Brothers, Peak Pursuits & Farmer for a Day are almost full - if you need a spot please book now. Other days are filling
MORE THAN 8 WEEKS SINCE YOU USED THE HIVE?
If so, your Centrelink eligibility for rebates will have lapsed. To reactivate, please call Becklyn on 9878 2651 with your family code, and they can kick off the reactivation process.
WELL DONE MIA ! !
A big shout out to Mia, our Baking Club Educator, who completed the full marathon on Sunday. We are in awe of her, and everyone else who ran. Well done all of you!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK - LOOK RIGHT > > > >
CLUB NEWS ::
The kids that wanted to, were free this week to make PLACARDS and signs for the CLIMATE STRIKE on Friday. It was amazing to hear the older kids explaining to the younger ones what it’s all about, answer their questions and also discuss with the Educators what we can all do better, to help the planet. An inspiring bunch of kids!
In ART & CRAFT we created DRAGONS EGGS, using all sorts of fabulous materials to create beautiful designs on the outside.
We didn’t let the weather rain on our parade this week, with lots of activities in the Hall, dance, magnets, group games and even a sneaky bit of SOCCER when the weather allowed it.
We also got cosy in the Hive room with loads of activities, some amazing HULA HOOP action and lots of time in the READING corner
Term 3 Week 8 - Spring has Sprung!!
/HIVE NEWS & PARENT REMINDERS::
GATE SAFETY
Please pull the Warners Ave gate closed behind you
Only allow out children directly under your supervision
Please don’t hold the gate open for long periods
WE’LL MISS YOU BEK…
The lovely Bek has been a wonderful, calm and caring contributor to our Hive team for over two years. She recently graduated with a Masters in Social Work & Dance, and has just secured her first graduate job in youth mental health. Go well Bek, we know you’re going to be great at what you do. We’ll all miss you very much… x
SPRING IS HERE!
Congrats to all the children who took their Hive-made kites to FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS on Sunday. Hope you had fun, and we’ve had great feedback on the kites you made - thank you!
Now that the weather’s starting to warm up - please make sure your child brings a hat to school * * NO HAT NO PLAY * *
HOLIDAY PROGRAM & HATCHING CHICKS!!
Bookings are filling up fast! This holiday, we’ll be incubating & hatching chick and (hopefully) duckling eggs. Come and check them out!
Remember: Holiday Program is open to children from other local schools too - so if you want to guarantee a spot, please book early.
MORE THAN 8 WEEKS SINCE YOU USED THE HIVE?
If so, your Centrelink eligibility for rebates will have lapsed. To reactivate, please call Becklyn on 9878 2651 with your family code, and they can kick off the reactivation process.
ENROLMENTS FOR 2020
Re-enrolments for existing families (including new siblings) will open in November. There are no indicators of a waiting list, so you can relax until you hear from us.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK - LOOK RIGHT > > > > > > >
The lovely Bek, who says goodbye to The Hive next Wednesday. We’ll miss you Bek!
1. Isabel S (Y1) at Festival of the Winds, flying her Hive kite!!
2. Xavier H (YK) enjoying the play equipment
3. Hugo P (YK) taking on the web…
4. Hayden D (YK) jus’ swinging around
CLUB NEWS ::
JUNIORS :
In ART & CRAFT we experimented with glue and glitter, moulded around balloons, to make our own bowls. Lots of exploring and discovering along the way, and some cool bowls too!
We also built on the spring theme, by creating some beautiful, bright recycled butterflies , birds and flowers - check them out on the walls!
Y3s joined Ethan for their new WOODWORK CLUB this week - the group will work on a single project until the end of term. We look forward to seeing their creations!
In SCIENCE we experimented with different ways to make a parachute to work in the spring breezes. So many of curious minds at work here….
We were outside a lot this week, and loved it. SOCCER, BASKETBALL AND HANDBALL were all popular with our younger ones
SENIORS :
This week we launched Edie’s WIRE-WORKING CLUB - a 3 week project that our older kids will love
Our Thursday EXCURSION was popular as ever - thanks Edie & Bek for giving the kids the opportunity to spread their wings a little
We had lots of requests for VOLLEYBALL and DODGEBALL this week - so much fun for kids of all ages.
We’ll miss you Bek…
1. Flying high!
2. Climber…
3. Spider Man!!
4. On the button!
Term 3 Week 7 - Recycling
/HIVE NEWS ::
PLACEMENT STUDENT
We were recently asked whether we’d host a prac student - and we said yes! Elisa is studying at Bedford College for her Diploma in School Age Care, and will be with us on Monday and Friday afternoons for the rest of term. She is not in ratio, rather she’s observing and assisting our team in various areas around the centre. We’re proud to provide this service to the community and help prepare the next generation of Educators!
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Bookings open Saturday 7th Sept. Remember: Holiday Program is open to children from other local schools too - so if you want to guarantee a spot, please book early.
ENROLMENTS FOR 2020
Re-enrolments for existing families (including new siblings) will open in November. There are no indicators of a waiting list, so you can relax until you hear from us, and we’ll tell you once the process begins.
THANK YOU KOH!
Shout out to KOH, a local company, who continue to supply us with their fabulous universal cleaning product - kind to the environment, safe for kids and a perfect solution for us as a child care centre!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK - LOOK RIGHT > > > > > > >
1. Ceilim, Beau, Will, Charlie & Ed - getting busy with the magnets
2. Enjoying our new indoor/outdoor archery sets!
3. Edward C, letting Ethan win at chess… ;-)
4. Anya, Valentina, Ivy, Amahlia & Emily with a puzzling problem…
5. Using recycled materials to build houses and castles.!
6. Different year groups, building together
PARENT REMINDERS ::
Please ensure the Warners Avenue pedestrian gate closes firmly behind you when you leave - thank you.
When leaving through the gate only allow children directly under your supervision. Other children must buzz out themselves, so that we can ascertain they’re not with Hive.
Evacuation drills were re-scheduled due to bad weather. They will take place on Tuesday Week 8 (10th Sep) and we’ll email you asking to avoid a certain window for pickup - thanks in advance for your cooperation.
CLUB NEWS ::
We focused on recycling this week - thank you to all parents who brought in their materials for us to use. Please VOTE for your favourite RECYCLED HOUSE/CASTLE in the Hive room!
In ART & CRAFT, the kids loved making their own paint by recycling old, dry markers. They created some beautiful artworks… We also designed some fabulous home-made pots, using old milk containers!
In EXPLORE & DISCOVER we were inspired by the suggestion box to make PUTTY - and the kids loved it! Thanks Euge for getting all the materials together and making it possible.
Ethan’s fantastic WOODWORK CLUB for seniors finished up this week. The Y3s were a tad envious - so from next week we’ll start a course for them on Tuesday afternoons!
Next for the Seniors is a WIRE-WORKING CLUB, also starting next week
In the HIVE ROOM our kids enjoyed a mix of activities - magnets, indoor archery, and lots of puzzle-time!!
1. Magnificent magnets!
2. Take aim…
3. Chess masters!
4. Puzzle love…
5. Kids busy building!
6. All ages playing together