We hope all the Mother’s from Kidz Club enjoyed their special Mother’s Day gifts made

by their children and that you had a wonderful day with your families. Don’t forget

there is still time to order our Entertainment Books for only $65. The entertainment

book provide amazing discounts to restaurants, attractions, cinemas and more. Part

proceeds from sales goes to our service to purchase new educational resources.

You may have seen that recently in the media there have been some significant

changes to the budget regarding childcare. Please note the changes will not be imple-

mented until some time in the future and we will endeavor to keep you posted with

any updates.

This month we will be recognising the important cultural event Reconciliation Week.

The 2015 theme is “Its time to change it up”. The dates commemorate two significant

milestones in the reconciliation journey. The anniversaries of the successful 1967 ref-

erendum and the High Court of Mabo decision. The week is a time for all Australians to

learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each

of us can join the National Reconciliation effort. Our centre will be focusing on offering

themed activities as part of our curriculum planning.

The aim of National Families Week 15-21 May 2015 is to celebrate the vital role that

families play in Australian society. The 2015 theme is 'Stronger Families, Stronger

Communities.' This year's theme highlights the important role families play as the cen-

tral building block of our communities wellbeing which enhances family unity. Let’s

take the time to reflect on the critical role that families play in teaching, supporting and

nurturing children especially as they grow. National Families Week coincides with the

United Nations International Day of Families on 15 May.

Our service Philosophy and Policies have recently been reviewed. You will be able to

find a copy of these administration documents in the front foyer area, and are available

for perusal by parents. Our Philosophy outlines our beliefs and theories of teaching

that all Educators at the service follows.

Startingblocks.gov.au is a new family friendly resource to help new parents answer

childcare questions and better understand the benefits of the quality early childhood

education and care. It offers helpful tips for parents on early childhood development

and what to look for to ensure your child gets a quality early childhood education and

care and learning experience.

Thank You, Melva

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

INS IDE TH IS

I S SUE :

News from the

office

1

Blossoming

Butterflies

2

Terrific

Turtles

2

Kindy Room

Community

Events

3

Photo Page 4

Professional

Development

5

M A Y N E W S L E T T E R

CALENDAR

EVENTS

• World

Asthma Day

~ 5th

• Mother's Day

~ 10th

• International

Day of Fami-

lies ~ 15th

• National

Family Week

15th ~ 21st

• National Rec-

onciliation

Week 27th

May ~ 3rd

June

I S S U E 5

P A G E 2

Photos of various

children for our

Mother’s Day

frames.

Terrific Turtle Toddlers

Blossoming Butterflies

The Baby Room has been very busy preparing for Mother's Day. It has been an oppor-The Baby Room has been very busy preparing for Mother's Day. It has been an oppor-The Baby Room has been very busy preparing for Mother's Day. It has been an oppor-The Baby Room has been very busy preparing for Mother's Day. It has been an oppor-

tunity for all of us to reflect on how much our mothers do for us and support our every tunity for all of us to reflect on how much our mothers do for us and support our every tunity for all of us to reflect on how much our mothers do for us and support our every tunity for all of us to reflect on how much our mothers do for us and support our every

need, especially as a very young baby. need, especially as a very young baby. need, especially as a very young baby. need, especially as a very young baby. We hope all mothers and grandmothers had a We hope all mothers and grandmothers had a We hope all mothers and grandmothers had a We hope all mothers and grandmothers had a

wonderful time on Sunday.wonderful time on Sunday.wonderful time on Sunday.wonderful time on Sunday.

With autumn almost over and winter kicking in, many children were starting to notice With autumn almost over and winter kicking in, many children were starting to notice With autumn almost over and winter kicking in, many children were starting to notice With autumn almost over and winter kicking in, many children were starting to notice

the changes taking part in our environment. Things like leaves changing colours, fal-the changes taking part in our environment. Things like leaves changing colours, fal-the changes taking part in our environment. Things like leaves changing colours, fal-the changes taking part in our environment. Things like leaves changing colours, fal-

ling from the trees and lining our playground, the cooler weather, the clouds and rain ling from the trees and lining our playground, the cooler weather, the clouds and rain ling from the trees and lining our playground, the cooler weather, the clouds and rain ling from the trees and lining our playground, the cooler weather, the clouds and rain

of recent times were all notable factors that the environment is a diverse, changing of recent times were all notable factors that the environment is a diverse, changing of recent times were all notable factors that the environment is a diverse, changing of recent times were all notable factors that the environment is a diverse, changing

source. source. source. source. Gardening is a great way for children to learn new skills and have fun. We Gardening is a great way for children to learn new skills and have fun. We Gardening is a great way for children to learn new skills and have fun. We Gardening is a great way for children to learn new skills and have fun. We

will be planting a varietywill be planting a varietywill be planting a varietywill be planting a variety of herbs for the children to freely explore by looking, feeling of herbs for the children to freely explore by looking, feeling of herbs for the children to freely explore by looking, feeling of herbs for the children to freely explore by looking, feeling

and smelling, this supports the children’s learning and encourages them to be investi-and smelling, this supports the children’s learning and encourages them to be investi-and smelling, this supports the children’s learning and encourages them to be investi-and smelling, this supports the children’s learning and encourages them to be investi-

gators. The children are able to see how the plants grow, feel that the leaves are soft gators. The children are able to see how the plants grow, feel that the leaves are soft gators. The children are able to see how the plants grow, feel that the leaves are soft gators. The children are able to see how the plants grow, feel that the leaves are soft on on on on

one side and rough on the other and are able to smell the different scents. These will one side and rough on the other and are able to smell the different scents. These will one side and rough on the other and are able to smell the different scents. These will one side and rough on the other and are able to smell the different scents. These will

also be used in our cooking within the kitchen and the room.also be used in our cooking within the kitchen and the room.also be used in our cooking within the kitchen and the room.also be used in our cooking within the kitchen and the room. The children will engage The children will engage The children will engage The children will engage

with sensory exploration with handswith sensory exploration with handswith sensory exploration with handswith sensory exploration with hands----on experiences by feeling and smelling the in-on experiences by feeling and smelling the in-on experiences by feeling and smelling the in-on experiences by feeling and smelling the in-

gredients while cooking. It will be very exciting!gredients while cooking. It will be very exciting!gredients while cooking. It will be very exciting!gredients while cooking. It will be very exciting!

Many changes have been occurring in the baby room for families recently. Congratu-Many changes have been occurring in the baby room for families recently. Congratu-Many changes have been occurring in the baby room for families recently. Congratu-Many changes have been occurring in the baby room for families recently. Congratu-

lations to the children that have graduated and will be graduating during this month lations to the children that have graduated and will be graduating during this month lations to the children that have graduated and will be graduating during this month lations to the children that have graduated and will be graduating during this month

to the Toddler Room, we wish you well in your next stage of educational journey at to the Toddler Room, we wish you well in your next stage of educational journey at to the Toddler Room, we wish you well in your next stage of educational journey at to the Toddler Room, we wish you well in your next stage of educational journey at

Kidz Club. We have a few mums that are pregnant and experiencing the joys of this Kidz Club. We have a few mums that are pregnant and experiencing the joys of this Kidz Club. We have a few mums that are pregnant and experiencing the joys of this Kidz Club. We have a few mums that are pregnant and experiencing the joys of this

stage in life again. Congratulations to the Baines family on the birth of Ethan's little stage in life again. Congratulations to the Baines family on the birth of Ethan's little stage in life again. Congratulations to the Baines family on the birth of Ethan's little stage in life again. Congratulations to the Baines family on the birth of Ethan's little

brother, Ryan. If you have any questions or concerns about how your child is coping brother, Ryan. If you have any questions or concerns about how your child is coping brother, Ryan. If you have any questions or concerns about how your child is coping brother, Ryan. If you have any questions or concerns about how your child is coping

with all these changes and any other issues please speak to us.with all these changes and any other issues please speak to us.with all these changes and any other issues please speak to us.with all these changes and any other issues please speak to us.

General House Keeping: Please clearly label all bottles, drink bottles and dummy's. General House Keeping: Please clearly label all bottles, drink bottles and dummy's. General House Keeping: Please clearly label all bottles, drink bottles and dummy's. General House Keeping: Please clearly label all bottles, drink bottles and dummy's.

With the cooler weather approaching pack a warm jacket and beanie for outside playWith the cooler weather approaching pack a warm jacket and beanie for outside playWith the cooler weather approaching pack a warm jacket and beanie for outside playWith the cooler weather approaching pack a warm jacket and beanie for outside play....

Our curriculum is displayed on the board in the Toddler Room.

What a busy month its going to be in the Toddler Room. We are talking about our

Families and we are displaying a lot of visual pictures around the room. Thank you

for bringing in your photos for us to display as the children are really enjoying seeing

themselves on the wall. Throughout the month of May we have celebrated Mother's

Day, we hope all the special mums out there got spoilt with love and happiness. The

children really enjoyed making their gifts for their special mum. Art and craft activi-

ties the children will be experiencing relating back to "Families" are using paper

plates with different facial expressions, reading a story about different families and

cultures, making finger family puppets, providing free easel painting so the children

can paint their family, hand painting and so much more. We look forward to teaching

your child about families and different cultures. Feel free to add any ideas to our pro-

gram we always like your input. Thank you so much for bringing in your family

photo it is appreciated. It links back to Outcome 2: Children are connected with and

contribute to their world.

We welcome all children from the Baby Room that are moving up to the Toddler

Room. We like to make the transition a smooth process and settle the children into

the room. Communication books and nappies are located on the bench please place

them in the correct basket. Each toddler parent has a family tray please check regu-

larly for information regarding your child's development. Feel free to discuss any

issues with Toddler Educators regarding development, toilet training, sleeping, sepa-

ration as we are more happy to help you.

Mummy I love you for

all that you do,

I will kiss you and hug

you ,

cause you love me too

You feed me and need

me to teach you to

play ,

lings in partnership

with the children. The

children love watching

the seeds develop.

As all the colours of

Autumn can now be

seen please encour-

Keep your eye out for

the exciting new

changes happening

outside at Kidz Club.

Daniel, our resident

gardener is potting

new herbs and seed-

age your child to

bring in an Autumn

leaf for our season

collage.

• face painting

• BBQ

• drinks Bookings essential by calling 8397 7249 or email: ccbookings@cttg.sa.gov.au Food for Thought Quiz Night

19th June 2015

Holden Hill Community Centre

8397 7249

Lohri Mela Indian Festival 18th

of June

Light Square Adelaide

Something on Saturdays Adelaide

Festival Centre

May 2 –5 September

Whale Playtime Victor Harbour

Sunday 31st May

F A M I L Y F U N A T R O A D & C Y C L E S A F E T Y C E N -T R E When: Sunday 17 May Time: 12pm – 2pm $5 per family Book a 30 minute track session for children 5 - 12 years. Bikes and helmets supplied

or BYO. Other activities include:

• crafts

Sustainability News

Play based curriculum. Play has many definitions in the dictionary, to describe the word, it is important to take into account the main characteris-

tics:

Play is pleasurable

Play is spontaneous

Play is freely chosen by the player

Play is actively engaging, Garvey (1977)

The role of play in the Early Years, according to Smidt, “Play is trying to solve a problem they set themselves, exploring

and experiencing something that interests or concerns or excites them, expressing and communicating their feelings related

to their experiences and remember play is always purposeful for the child”.

How does a play based curriculum look in the Kindy Room?

Children are offered a rich environment

They are able to explore materials

Children relate socially with peers

Children solve problems moving from support to independence

Children develop language skills in a friendly environment

Children use symbols as forms of representation– from learning through the senses to development of abstract thought

Children will practise, develop and master skills across all aspects of development and learning, Play England ( 2007).

“Learning takes place as children interact with educators and other children as they work together in partner-

ship.” (EYLF,2009p45)

Keen Kittens Kindy

Community Events

P A G E 4

Karate Classes with the

Kindy children to promote

discipline and

self esteem.

Photo Page

Ghana Have Some Fun

Jonas teaches the children

some songs and gets them

up and dancing to African

music.

Professional Development

P A G E 5 M A Y N E W S L E T T E R

Staff recently participated in Fire Safety and Warden Training, the session was very interactive as staff

learnt how to extinguish a small fire and we reviewed all our emergency procedures as your children’s

safety is extremely important to us.

Coming up we have educators booked in to attend the following workshops:-

• First Aid Training as a centre incorporating the following to meet the necessary requirements

Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Epi-Pen training Dates 25th & 26th May

• Holistic Planning, Tuesday 23rd June Gowrie Training

• Behaviour Guidance, 7th July Gowrie Training

• Environment & Sustainability ,18th August Gowrie Training

• Reggio Emilia, 22nd September Gowrie Training

• Cultural Competence, 20th October Gowrie Training

• Creating Spaces that inspire indoor and outdoor environments

2nd November, Tintiger Arts Carly

Thank you for taking the time to read our centre

newsletter. Please remember our door is always

open and that we value family participation across

all aspects of our program.

Until next time.

Melva and all the Educators at Kidz Club

see her back with us again

soon.

Marita will be returning

August from maternity

leave. Her twin girls will be

attending Kidz Club on

Marita’s working days.

The following educators

will be taking annual leave

through out the June/July

period.

Blossoming Butterflies:-

Kylie Hobbs 13/7—

16/8/15

Keen Kittens Kindy Room:

Flor 15/6—19/6/15

We would like to welcome

the following staff mem-

bers who have joined our

team Kathy and Karl.

We would like to say fare-

well to Alana who will be

leaving us shortly to have

her baby we wish her a

safe arrival and hope to

Educator Corner

Excuse the mess ….

The children are making

memories.

Nutrition Australia

providing training

for long day care

cooks. Aurora and

Margarita will be

attending on 21st

July workshops on

Menu planning for

allergies and

intolerances,

Healthy eating and

menu planning.