Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland | Childcare service

Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5527 8064

Address: 38 Tambourah Drive, Benowa Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.benowahillsearlylearning.com.au

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25.01.2022 Happy Easter Families! We are missing our friends who are staying at home during this time. We hope you enjoy seeing your Educators and Friends staying safe and having fun at kindy! We are all in this together! Enjoy the Easter break everyone :)

25.01.2022 What a great way to start April...we always love these calendars but especially right now

25.01.2022 Welcome to the first day of May - we hope this month brings you and your family lots of happiness and joy!

24.01.2022 BREAKING: Qld Health has released a full list of locations visited by two people on the Gold Coast who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. DETAILS HERE > https://bit.ly/32z8tAv

24.01.2022 We love these no cost ways to keep children developing their fine motor skills, numeracy & colour matching @ home Miracles may happen & all those orphan socks may just be matched again!

23.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of the amazing dads at Benowa Hills Early Learning! We hope everyone has a special Fathers Day weekend

21.01.2022 Although this nursery looks beautiful, there are a number of hidden dangers lurking. Read on, as we identify common nursery trends that could actually be dangerous and some simple ways to keep your newborn safe

21.01.2022 Hey parents, when we get sick, keep us at home! We dont want to get worse or spread our germs. A day of rest in our own bed can work wonders.

21.01.2022 Keep our children safe. Look Before You Lock. Every time. Without fail.

20.01.2022 Calling all parents. Keep us safe with the flu vaccination every year.

19.01.2022 We are excited! One month to go til the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Australia’s largest annual bird count event is back for its 7th year! Held between 192...5 October, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard, no matter where your backyard happens to be. You can count in a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town. In fact, you don't even have to leave home, making it the ultimate Covid-safe activity! To take part all you need is 20 minutes and your favourite outdoor space. Not only will you be contributing to BirdLife Australia's knowledge of Aussie birds, but there are also some great prizes on offer. Head over to the Aussie Backyard Bird Count website and register as a Counter today! https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ The yearly bird count gives us a snapshot in time of bird numbers around the nation so if you’ve participated before and are raring to go remember the app doesn’t kick in until the count begins on 19 October (one month to go!). #AussieBirdCount See more

19.01.2022 Public Health Alert Community members on Brisbanes southside are asked to remain alert but not alarmed as Queensland records three new cases of novel cor...onavirus (COVID-19). The first case is a 19-year-old woman who tested positive after travelling interstate last week. She is an employee at Parklands Christian College on Brisbanes southside. Queensland Health is working closely with the school which has temporarily closed until further notice. The second case is a 19-year-old female travel companion. Both cases travelled interstate together last week. It is believed they contracted the virus in Melbourne, Victoria. The third reported case is a known close contact, a 22-year-old woman, who tested positive later today. This individual is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care. Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice. Any individuals who were present at the below locations at the relevant times are asked to immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 - Virgin flights VA863 Mel - Syd (Arrived 5.55pm) and VA977 Syd - Bne (Arrived 8.00pm) 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) - Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) - Madtongsan IV Restaurant - Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (evening) - Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop - Sunnybank 23 - 24 July 2020 - YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care - Springwood 23 - 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant - Springfield 27 July 2020 (3.15- 4.15pm) - Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Southbank 27 July 2020 (4.00-6.00pm) - PNut Street Noodles - Southbank 28 July 2020 - African Grocery Shop - Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm, 13.00-13.15pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Chatime Grand Plaza - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Origin Kebabs Grand Plaza - Browns Plains Additional location information in relation these cases will be provided via a Public Health Alert as soon as it is available. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am-9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am - 9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) - Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) - 9am-4pm - Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August

17.01.2022 Hello families.... we are just working through this latest announcement & we'll be in touch asap with an update via email. We welcome this announcement and than...k you for your patience as we work through the finer details (we were only informed as the media release went live). As always we really thank you for all your support, beautiful words and well-wishes

17.01.2022 Does your child ever give you a little stone or rock to mind? This is why they're so special to them...

17.01.2022 Have you heard of the six building blocks of mental wellbeing? In short, each building block helps you respond to the range of mental tasks you face every day. ...To keep your mind in top condition, its important to use each building block regularly. On our shelf of self-care, we highlight 4 of the building blocks. From spending time in nature, to taking a moment to pause and be present, which building block will you focus on today? For wellbeing tips and more information about the building blocks visit: https://mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/buildingbloc

17.01.2022 On the 27th & 28th of August, the children at Benowa Hills Early Learning took part in Book Character Dress Up week. This week was originally planned as part of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book Week, however this has been postponed until October due to the current Covid- 19 situation. As there had been much discussion within our classrooms about the children's favourite stories and the different costumes the children were going to wear, the educators responded ...to the children's interest in learning about the different book characters by holding an event for the children to enjoy. Dress-up play encourages interaction and communication with others. It often becomes cooperative as children interact and communicate about what their doing. Role playing encourages teamwork and an interest in other children and what theyre thinking and doing. Children learn to negotiate in this way, to collaborate, take turns, and create and play by the rules. There is also research that has linked role play to empathy; kids who engaged in it were more skilled in judging how other people might feel than those who didnt role play as much.

17.01.2022 We are excited! One month to go til the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Australias largest annual bird count event is back for its 7th year! Held between 192...5 October, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard, no matter where your backyard happens to be. You can count in a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town. In fact, you don't even have to leave home, making it the ultimate Covid-safe activity! To take part all you need is 20 minutes and your favourite outdoor space. Not only will you be contributing to BirdLife Australia's knowledge of Aussie birds, but there are also some great prizes on offer. Head over to the Aussie Backyard Bird Count website and register as a Counter today! https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ The yearly bird count gives us a snapshot in time of bird numbers around the nation so if youve participated before and are raring to go remember the app doesnt kick in until the count begins on 19 October (one month to go!). #AussieBirdCount See more

17.01.2022 we love the giggles in this one

16.01.2022 Calling all budding nature lovers!! Costa Georgiadis Official is hosting a Just for Kids Facebook LIVE event on Saturday 15 August at 10am AEST and he w...ants to chat with you. Just log on to the Landcare Australia Facebook account and chat with him about how you can help protect the environment at home or school.

16.01.2022 Our Kindergarten children have officially joined the Rainbow Trail Australia adventure and have been busy chalk drawing on the pavement using a rainbow of colours! Rainbow Trail Australia began with the aim to spread hope and positivity, as well as giving children something to look out for on their daily walks by encouraging citizens to draw a rainbow and stick it in their window! Miss Kate has been discussing the Rainbow Trail with the children and they decided to ext...end on this by drawing a variety of pictures on the pavement in the Kindergarten yard. We would love to encourage our families to continue this at home and create pictures of rainbows to stick in their windows to brighten their neighbour's day - show us how you go by posting below! We also challenge our sister centres Riversdale Early Learning Centre Oxenford and Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre to join the rainbow trail Rainbow Trail Australia #stayenrolled #stayconnected #belc #benowaearlylearning #kinidergarten #rainbows #rainbowtrailaus #earlychildhood #childcare #earlylearning #missyou #rainbowsarethebest

15.01.2022 Today at Benowa Hills Early Learning we celebrated Early Childhood Educators Day! Educators day is an opportunity for us all to thank the passionate and dedicated educators who make up our beautiful team at Benowa Hills. Each and every day our educators show kindness, passion, thoughtfulness and love towards all of the children in their care. Benowa Hills is a reflection of their hard work and we are so lucky to have them To say thank you today, we gifted them some little p...resents from local businesses; Mayde Tea, Lokal Lane, Loco Love, Happy Blooms By Em and Crawford & Co. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our educators for nurturing the little minds in our community, and always supporting their growth. From small seeds grow big trees We love and appreciate you all!

14.01.2022 HEALTH ALERT: Do you have backyard chooks? Queensland Health is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella, among mostly young children, that has been linked to c...ontact with backyard chickens. Report on 7NEWS at 4pm & 6pm. Statement: Queensland Health is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections predominantly among young children that has been linked to contact with backyard poultry. As at 26 June there had been 17 cases reported across the state. Thirteen of these were in children aged 11 years or younger. Five children were hospitalised for their illness. The large majority of cases have reported handling chicks that were purchased in the two-week period prior to their illness. These chicks have been obtained from a range of produce and pet stores in Queensland. The investigation into the supplier of chicks to these stores is ongoing. Backyard poultry can harbour and shed Salmonella that cause illness in humans, even though the birds are healthy and clean. The public health advice for owners of backyard poultry include: Always wash your hands with soap and running water immediately after touching backyard poultry, their eggs, their enclosures, or anything in the area where they live and roam. Use hand sanitiser if soap and water are not readily available. Adults should always supervise children around poultry and ensure they wash their hands afterwards. Do not let children snuggle or kiss the birds, touch their mouth, or eat or drink around poultry. Do not let poultry inside the house. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps 6 to 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most people recover without treatment. Children younger than 5 years, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems may develop a more severe illness. More: https://7news.link/2YQuBFR #7NEWS

13.01.2022 Our Kindergarten 1 & 2 classes made a lovely Thank You poster for the staff working in the Covid 19 Ward at the University Hospital. Thank you for all you do, we appreciate you! Love from our team at Benowa Hills! Griffith University Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH

13.01.2022 It's almost time! SWELL Sculpture Festival is less than 24 hours away. Who are you heading along with?

12.01.2022 We can't wait to make sure all our super amazing Educators have a great day this Wednesday. During one of the most challenging years in Early Childhood & Development - our Educators have been Rock-stars!

12.01.2022 R U OK? Thursday 10th of September is a national day of action where we are reminded to stop and ask our friends, family or work colleagues if they are OK. R U OK day is an important reminder that every day is a good day to ask someone Are you OK?. After such a tough and challenging year, it is more important than ever for us all to stay connected, spread love and look out for each other. We encourage you to talk to those around you, and let your love for them give you th...e courage to ask questions you may find uncomfortable, but could be life saving. Please enjoy this heart warming video of the Benowa Hills Pre Kindy children demonstrating how to look out for one another, show kindness to our friends and support those who are struggling. If you would like any more information on R U OK Day, visit https://www.ruok.org.au. If you are ever struggling please know that we are always here, and if you need any extra support the following services are available: Lifeline: 13 11 14 SANE Australia: 1800 18 7263 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 46 Thank you Pre Kindy for such an important message #ruokday2020

12.01.2022 Were you on auto-pilot for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) but you also got Child Care Subsidy (CCS) in 2019-20? If we balanced your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without y...ou having to do anything, there is something you need to do to have your CCS balanced. You either need to: 1. Lodge a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), or 2. tell us you dont need to lodge and confirm your income. We can only balance your CCS once youve done this. You can read more about this here: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//examples-if-you-are-

11.01.2022 1 week to go! Child Care Subsidy starts again next Monday, 13 July 2020. Make sure your details are up to date and youve stayed eligible. Follow these 5 steps ...to make sure youre ready: 1. Check your 2020-21 family income estimate 2. Check your activity hours are correct 3. Make sure your child is immunised 4. Check your childs enrolment is current and confirmed 5. Confirm your income for 2018-19 if you still need to. For more information on how to prepare go to: servicesaustralia.gov.au//child-care-subsidy-starting-agai

11.01.2022 Social distancing might seem a little hard at kindy... but it can also be lots of FUN!

11.01.2022 ***POST UPDATED*** Follow the signals to get an update on your Child Care Subsidy balancing. You can keep track of your CCS balancing online or in the Express P...lus Centrelink mobile app. If you are using the app - select More, followed by Child Care then Payment Balancing from the menu. Or when using your Centrelink online account through myGov, select Menu, followed by my family, then Child Care. From there youll be able to select Payment Balancing for more information. If we think we paid you too much, we wont finalise balancing your payments straight away. This is because weve paused a range of debt activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your balancing status may appear as pending. IMPORTANT UPDATE: All families will see their CCS balancing as in progress, or pending, until we've finished balancing their subsidy. This is regardless of the outcome. If we've got all the information we need to balance your CCS, there's nothing else you need to do. We'll balance your subsidy and write to you with your outcome as quickly as possible.

10.01.2022 10 days in.... and it's 'Joyful June!' We love the little one on; rediscovering a fun childhood activity, this can be so very simply. Miss Kylie & Miss Nads used to love 'snapping' Snap Dragon flowers in our Pop's garden, we bought some the other week and gave this a go again....little things bring lots of joy & are wonderful family traditions to pass down to your children. And little did we know at the time - we were building those fine-motor skills in our fingers. Perhaps we should take it one step further and grow them ourselves just like our Pop did! https://youtu.be/kkDUB753j_E

10.01.2022 As we're seeing more and more restrictions lifted in the wider community, we are asking all our families to 'Help Stop the Spread' . With your support and help we've done a great job so far in keeping our beautiful children safe & well - let's keep going

08.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day! We hope this brings a smile to your face

07.01.2022 Ahoy me hearties ....... On Friday the 18th September, Benowa Hills Early Learning recognised "Talk Like a Pirate Day". Talk Like A Pirate Day is the official fundraising and awareness day and signature event of Childhood Cancer Support Australias oldest childrens cancer charity. For 45 years, this community organisation has provided accommodation, transport and support services to regional families whose children are diagnosed with cancer. The now national event, o...n Saturday 19th September, 2020, encourages participants to dress up and talk like a pirate to raise awareness and funds for children affected by childhood cancers and leukaemia. A big thank to all our families for donating and dressing up for this great cause

05.01.2022 We love playing our part in helping to build confident kids...

04.01.2022 We hope youre enjoying finding lots of happiness chemicals with family & friends over the long weekend...

03.01.2022 This Christmas season Benowa Early Learning Centre and Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre were proud to support the Rotary Club of Ashmore through our annual g...ift toy drive. There was even more need to help support Rotary this year, given how the Pandemic has affected many more families in 2020! As usual, our amazing families and educators showed their generosity, and we were able to hand over many beautifully wrapped gifts to Rotary. These gifts will to go to children and families who are less fortunate then ourselves so that they too can enjoy the Christmas season. Elaine from Rotary was very appreciative of the effort shown from all our families and is always very humbled by our generosity. Thank you to all our families for helping us support the Rotary Club of Ashmore Generosity: The habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return

02.01.2022 During difficult times, it's important to take every opportunity to support your mental health and wellbeing. Read and share our tips below for how you can cope... with the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Members of our community continue to support one another over at our dedicated Coping with the coronavirus online forum thread: bb.org.au/33cNdQU. It's a safe place where anyone can share how they're feeling about the coronavirus and offer support to those affected. You can also visit our dedicated information page about mental health and the coronavirus at bb.org.au/33e5eOL. If youre feeling distressed or overwhelmed, our mental health professionals are available 24/7 at the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or at beyondblue.org.au/getsupport for online chat (3pm-12am AEST) and email (responses within 24 hours). For immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000).