A Busy Month at Child Care Centre by Carina and Team at Nimbin Childcare Centre
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A child’s eye view of Tuntable Preschool by Maree Conroy perspectives on their day. We record his photos and the story he later told Preschool educator this in our daily diary for families to about what was going on. peruse on pick-up. “Lieka and Molly are playing a hiding As part of documenting our children’s It is always so interesting to observe game in the bushes and then Lieka learning and their significant moments what the children photograph and climbed higher and higher in the tree. at preschool, we (the educators) take a comment on, and it tells us a lot about She was hiding in the tree too.” lot of photos. We often call ourselves how they see it all…. We use the We believe that involving the children “the paparazzi”, acknowledging the children’s documentation to inspire us in the documentation process gives humour in our determination to get with ideas that contribute to further them ownership and allows their “that relevant photo!”. planning for them. voice to be heard. It also provides The children also participate in Recently Tahne (aged 4) took all the opportunities for the children to documenting their time at preschool. photos for the day. He took lots and lots understand what we are doing when we The children have access to the of photos and then selected the ones he are photographing and recording their camera and contribute their ideas and would like to publish. These are two of stories. Preschool café at theby Diane Wildershow Nimbin Preschool held its annual Café at the Show on the Saturday of the Nimbin Show. The preschool was open for families and the community to come in and relax with a cappuccino and delicious cake or slice. Children were able to play in the garden whilst their parents enjoyed the company of other parents and friends. Inside, Nimbin Community Preschool children painted and used clay, built with blocks and enjoyed drawing. The Café was enjoyed by many people on Competent the day, and there was even time to explore the preschool’s new vegetable Collaborative garden. Some children gave community Community members a tour of the garden which they appreciated very much. Enrolments available now Nimbin Preschool would like to Preschool: Nimbin A&I Showgrounds, Cecil St. extend many thanks to Mountain Top Coffee for supplying coffee beans for Phone/Fax: (02) 6689 1203 the Café, and to Nimbin Valley Dairy Email: [email protected] for donating milk for the day. Such support from community business demonstrates a generosity of spirit TuntableFalls which we at preschool are grateful for. CommunitySchool www.tuntablefallsschool.nsw.edu.au A busy month at child care centre by Carina and team at Nimbin Childcare Centre e have had such a busy month this month. WWe made a volcano using bi-carb soda and vinegar. We also used the light box to look at all different creatures’ x-rays but it was a little tricky to work out which x-ray belonged to which animal, although the snake x-ray was easy. We also experimented with making different art activities such as sea animals, snakes, the colourful rainbow and also rain clouds. Tracing and writing has been an everyday activity Unique extending on writing and recognising our name, place numbers and letters. The centre is filling up quickly, so if you would Unique like your child to come and experience a centre education based childcare and education, please feel free to call Carina on 6689-0142 for further information and Kindy Transition Day availability. If you would just like to come for an orientation Tuesday 17th & 24th Nov, 1st Dec morning to get to know us and the group then please 9.30-11.30am feel free to call me to book in for our Wednesday 6689 1423 [email protected] mornings orientation, between 10.30 and 11.30am. Page 28 The Nimbin GoodTimes October 2015 [email protected] Rainbow Ridge celebrates Spring Fair and open day by Anja and delicious homemade cakes turning 5 or 6 next year and sold fast; craft activities kept you are interested in enrolling The sun was shining and the people busy making colourful felt your child in our beautiful atmosphere was relaxed and and decorating candles and there kindergarten, please come to our joyful when Rainbow Ridge was storytelling in the playgroup kindy orientation morning on School celebrated Spring and space. The parent group craft Saturday, October 31, from 9.30- showcased their lovely little stall was an abundance of colour 11.30am. You and your child will school on Saturday, September and beautifully hand-crafted enjoy a morning of play, craft 12. items. and songs, followed by a shared The classrooms shone with The new sandpit was in full use, morning tea. If you are planning displays of children's work and where crystals were discovered to come, please ring the school. were open for visitors to view and and sandcastles emerged. We also have the ‘Sunsparkle’ to talk to the class teacher. There Amazing patterns of coloured Steiner Playgroup for children were musical performances by ribbons were woven and unwoven aged 2-4 years and their parents the adult cello ensemble and the on the maypole by the children at the school on Wednesdays children's string ensemble. At in their class groups, to the during term time from 9.15- Rainbow Ridge School, children delight of the onlookers. 11.15am. Bookings essential, from class 3 onwards can either The day was a big success, please call the school. learn the violin or cello. The thanks to the parents and Rainbow Ridge is a K-8 children also sang songs to teachers who put it all together school and interested parents celebrate the beautiful Spring and the people who made their can contact the school on 02 season. way to our beautiful little school 6689-7033 or email: admin@ The gardens sparkled with new to join in the celebration of rainbowridge.nsw.edu.au to growth and flowers; aromas of Spring. arrange a tour, or for enrolment yummy food wafted; coffees, teas If you have a child who is information. Central School Performing Arts Festival delights The Lismore Performing Arts Festival was held at the Lismore Workers Club on 25th August. Tuntable Falls School Fete The performances at Nimbin Central School were fantastic, and under the watchful eye of Ms by Michelle McDonald deciding on a fitting name for our small Plesko, the students performed their Native American-inspired ribbon dance to Hey Geronimo. business, we set to work. Keeping track of Being in front of such a large audience was a new experience for many of the young stars. But Spring is in the air, and that means it is time our expenses, we have planted seeds, potted did they let stage fright get the better of them? No way. The students did an outstanding job. for the Tuntable Falls School fete. After herbs, made signs and created clay pots. A great effort to all involved, and thanks to the parents who were there in support. being plied with wood-fired pizza from our Whilst making the coil pots, we learnt school oven, the school and preschool parents about the Japanese art of ‘wabi sabi’, the came together to plan a wonderful day for perfectly imperfect. Painted and planted, the Saturday 17th October. pots are beautiful and one-of-a-kind. After a There will be face painting, a crystal dig, visit to the ‘Great Garden Gazebo’ you will screen-printing (BYO T-shirt), a second-hand surely come away with something to add zing clothing and bric-a-brac stall, a garden stall and to your own garden. more. To keep you going. we will offer coffee Come to our fete on Saturday 17th October, and homemade cake, wood-fired pizzas and and don’t forget to bring your togs for the sensational salads. Take a peek into our open waterslide. classrooms and wander in our kitchen garden. Also coming up are our Kindy Transition We would love to share our school with you. Days, on Tuesdays 17th and 24th November With help from the younger children in and 1st December, 9.30-11.30am. the school, the Upper Primary children are For enquiries, phone Tuntable Falls again putting together the garden stall. After Community School, 6689-1423. this program in either Kyogle or Casino, or in joining the Digging the DIRT company. All volunteers in DIRT, Kyogle’s Village in Kyogle and now also in the program must undertake Hall Players’ award-winning Casino, with sponsorship a NSW WWC Check. theatre program for young from the Casino RSM Club. Full details are available people, celebrated its Village Hall Players is also on the Village Hall Players Trash ’n’ Treasure like to donate to our raffle? fourth birthday this year, looking for volunteers aged website: villagehallplayers. Come one, come all! Stall sites for children will be $2, stalls introducing children to 18 years and older, who may com or by email at: On Saturday 24th October, from 9am held by the wider community will be $10. the incomparable magic of be interested in working in [email protected] – 12pm, Cawongla Playhouse, our little Some ideas for stalls – second hand goods theatre. community preschool, will be holding a and clothing, plants, toys, crafts, baked Co-ordinator Ms Zito Trash ’n’ Treasure fundraising event. goods, face painting, cupcake decorating, said, “The creative process Now is the time to start planning how you lollies in a jar, busking… let your fosters valuable individual might like to get involved.