Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten in Adelaide, South Australia | Nursery

Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8356 3430

Address: Sydney Avenue, KIDMAN PARK 5025 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.barbarakgn.sa.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Caue, one of our kindergarten children is currently riding with his family to raise money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute through the Great Cycle Challenge. Please consider supporting Caue in riding for this great cause by following the link and making a donation.

25.01.2022 Looking forward to greeting Group B tomorrow @ 8:30am and Group A on Wednesday! The morning arrival time will be a bit hectic as we all get to know the routine and each other! However, the staff team have already been working to get ready for our competent and capable learners! Photos of your staff team will be posted this week. Director: Genny Fabian Teachers: Angela Plisko & Kari Jones ( .5) Early Childhood Workers: Kate OConnell & Carlo Quitadamo & Karyn Desmond (Wed pm &... Thursdays) Enrolment and admin: Stacey Freemantle (Mondays) See more

25.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/permalink/3059016534119946/

24.01.2022 Holiday reading for our new families!

24.01.2022 The children are really beginning to embrace their nature collections using lots of reasoning and descriptive language (aspects of numeracy and literacy learning). Such fun!!

24.01.2022 Such fun at the Colour Fun Run!!!Thankyou to all our little troopers and families for embracing the past 2 days

24.01.2022 Ayla’s beautiful nature rainbow and WOW the potential of a puddle! https://www.claire-warden.com/nature-pedagogy/

24.01.2022 Alert! Bkmk Closure Day this Friday. Staff will be attending the following professional development day.

24.01.2022 Thanks to BKMK Gov council who supported us to commission the co-creation of an indigenous Aboriginal mural by Raylene and Sam from Marra Dreaming and the BKMK children. All Group A children have now added their dots to the mural and over the next two Tuesdays Group B get the opportunity to add their touch to the painting. The picture depicts the local environment from the river to the sea, with the Kindy as a community meeting space near the middle of the mural. River Red Gums were very important to the Kaurna people, as were the local native creatures. The mural will hang on the wall next to the Kindy entrance for a very long time and represents our acknowledgement of the Kaurna people, their connection to land and the importance of our kindy as a meeting place. More photos to come.

24.01.2022 https://publicholidays.com.au/school-holid/south-australia/

23.01.2022 Hi All! This years Governing Council have organised an amazing fundraising event this year. Please get involved, grab some friends and family and join us for a great night out! tickets can be purchased by following the link https://www.facebook.com/events/830349864008984/

23.01.2022 Encouraging all families in our catchment area to register your child’s details online with us as soon as possible as the enrolment process will begin in July. https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au//getti/enrolment-and-fees

21.01.2022 Steven has written an article in the latest edition of Early Horizons magazine about the benefits of men working in early childhood, which features photos of some of our kindy children! Thanks to the staff, children and families for their support for the article. You can download the magazine digitally via the link below, but some additional hard copies have been organised and will be delivered by the end of the year. https://www.asg.com.au//e/asg_eh_2017_issue_6-2_au_web.pdf

21.01.2022 From tomorrow, 24/3/20 we are requesting that parents do not enter the kindergarten and say goodbye to their child at the gate. A staff member will take your child and sign them in. At the end of the day, we will be outside and we will take your child to you at the gate when you arrive. We will only be using the side gate that opens onto the park and the other gates will be locked. This action is in response to The request from the Government for social distancing. ... The increasing number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus. The virus is at least twice as contagious as the flu. The devastating consequence for the elderly. We understand that some children have anxiety about separating from parents and we will allow parents to enter if your child needs your support before you say goodbye. It is important that you talk to your child about this change to their morning arrival and departure routine so they can process the information and you can answer their questions before they arrive at kindy. I believe that we all need to do our part in trying to slow the rate at which cases are growing. Thank you for support with this action. Please feel free to talk to Genny if you want any further clarification.

21.01.2022 Some special pics of busy days at work for young and mindful explorers

20.01.2022 For our families out there, here is an excellent resource from the 'Our Learning SA' website that aligns very well with our quality improvement plan inquiry 2020. https://www.education.sa.gov.au//prior-school/greatstart-t

20.01.2022 Thankyou to the Honorable John Gardner MP (State Minister for Education) and Matt Cowdry OAM MP Member for Colton for their visit to our Kindergarten on Tuesday. We are very proud of our centre, its facilities, children and the staff team and this was very evident to our visitors.

19.01.2022 Crystal hunting in snow ... such fun!

18.01.2022 Meet our 2 ‘newish’ staff! Genny Fabijan has been appointed as Director for the next 5 years and Kari Jones .5 Universal Access teacher for 2019. Genny was acting director in 2018 and Kari worked at BKMK prior to 2014.

18.01.2022 Thanks once again Professor Planet. We’ll try our best to remember how to recycle and take care of our planet.

18.01.2022 A few snapshots of our beautiful garden as it begins to blossom and elements of our natural learning spaces. #natureplay

18.01.2022 Aylas beautiful nature rainbow and WOW the potential of a puddle! https://www.claire-warden.com/nature-pedagogy/

17.01.2022 We at BKMK have had the privilege of having Glenn Wagland visit us with his mobile junk and nature play creations. His post here reminds me of the natural things we take for granted and ignore in our own backyards. At Kindy this week we took photos of mother nature's gifts in our yard and orchard. We then inserted the pics onto a bush treasure hunt document for each child and watched as they studied the picture clues and went off to hunt them down! Try it at home! If it's too easy - try photographing just a small portion of an object like the centre of a flower or a particular brick in the wall! Angela x

17.01.2022 A cold day at Morialta Nature Playground but a goody! Thankyou to all the brave parents who let their children take risks, get wet and take on many physical challenges!

17.01.2022 Don’t forget umbrellas, gum boots and raincoats for those rainy days!Don’t forget umbrellas, gum boots and raincoats for those rainy days!

16.01.2022 Weekend spent outdoors with the children - why not?

16.01.2022 Marty McBubble and his Scientifibubble show stunned us again today! The language of science is amazing - liquid, sphere, transparent, gravity, Foblaster 2000, force, long, helium, flat, curved, cubes, gigantic etc!!

16.01.2022 #1 priority 2021: Children experiencing happiness.

16.01.2022 Closure day for Staff PD Friday 31st AugustClosure day for Staff PD Friday 31st August

16.01.2022 The potential of clay - our exploration begins & welcome to our friend Jess the Skink sometimes known as a Shingleback/ Pinecone/ Sleepy or Stumpy Tail lizard - our first reptile visitor this term.

16.01.2022 What a great day at Morialta Nature Playground. Elements of nature at their best - some very tired little explorers on the way home!

15.01.2022 Group B’s turn today to find out about how ‘Road Safety Rules!’ Big shout out to the parents who were able to spend some time with us today particularly helping the children to keep to the left hand side of the road!

15.01.2022 Lots of laughs and giggles today with bike riders trying to follow the rules of the road! Might have to watch out on the roads in 12 years time though!:) Thanks to all our volunteer parents for making our day(albeit hot!) such fun.

14.01.2022 Loving a rainy day and the potential of a puddle!

14.01.2022 ......some delish cuisine has been created here!.....

14.01.2022 Nature play and loose parts - a day of critical thinking, trialing, experimenting, testing theories, creating, engaging in rich language, questioning, taking risks, being mathematicians and scientists. Physically exhausted & totally satisfied with the children’s engagement of both body and mind! And we missed the rain!! Thanks Glenn Wagland.

14.01.2022 Thanks to Bugs n slugs for many hands on experiences last week with insects, arachnids, crustaceans and myriapods! So much informative discussion with Kris and Nemo the parrot. We all have a new understanding of the important role mini beasts play in the circle of life.

14.01.2022 Photo day with Bruce Hobby tomorrow and Thursday. Bring your photo orders in to ensure your child is included.

13.01.2022 We can now formally welcome our new Director Milissa Marjanovic to Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten! Milissa was one of our teachers from 2014-16 so already has a strong knowledge of the staff, site and community. Milissa will be Director in Term 4 as Steven has been appointed as an Early Childhood Leader at Felixstow Education Office. Welcome (back) Milissa!!!

13.01.2022 Meet our 2 newish staff! Genny Fabijan has been appointed as Director for the next 5 years and Kari Jones .5 Universal Access teacher for 2019. Genny was acting director in 2018 and Kari worked at BKMK prior to 2014.

13.01.2022 Please come join us for our Family Fun Day - a wonderful opportunity for new families to meet current families and assist with your child’s transition through developing a sense of connectedness to our kindergarten environment and community. Also a great opportunity for old scholars to come back and visit! A big thanks to Marie Shilton for putting together the flyer

12.01.2022 Another great day at Morialta this time with Group B explorers. Some very tired parents and grandparents by the end of the day after trekking around after our little nature learners!

12.01.2022 Thankyou to Woodville Fire Officers for an entertaining and informative session this morning! Even the emergency departure was an opportunity to learn about how Community helpers keep us safe!

12.01.2022 Group B children working with Shift A from the Woodville Fire Station -so friendly and professional- Thankyou!

12.01.2022 Beautiful and busy day at Bonython Park Playground after the Road Safety Centre.

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10.01.2022 A few snapshots of Kindy this week - so many opportunities for inspiration.

09.01.2022 Thankyou to all our kind and generous families for your thoughtful wishes last week! Your words mean so much to us at the end of a year of commitment and dedication to such positive learning outcomes. Thankyou for trusting us with your precious children. Stay safe. X

09.01.2022 When tying knots engages our senses + bilateral & hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp leading to pencil grasp, hand strength developing small finger muscles to strengthen hand writing - AND you build a spider web at the same time! Win win. Visit: educated by nature.com/families/knot-your-average-literacy-activity/

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09.01.2022 Encouraging all families in our catchment area to register your childs details online with us as soon as possible as the enrolment process will begin in July. https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au//getti/enrolment-and-fees

07.01.2022 What a beautiful day in a nature Play based preschool!

07.01.2022 Tuesday- Talented chef Clever Carlo cooks with us using so much comparative language - yummy lunchboxes full of such healthy food options and no plastic wrapping! Searching for crystals with our resident self proclaimed scientist Luca around the frog pond, Lucia writing words that describe musical sounds from our focus story Grug and his music whilst children also experiment with sound it needs to be metal so it can vibrate like Sally (Eva) - Sally the Swinging Snake - is one of our recent vocab building songs!

07.01.2022 Thankyou to all our helpers over the past 2 days at the Botanic Gardens. Amazing days of sunshine, laughter, conversation, nature play, bats, symbol hunting, trail blazing, mapping, rolling down hills, duck spotting ...........

07.01.2022 Happy 21st birthday Ryan from everyone at Barbara Kiker Kindy. Xx

06.01.2022 Group Bs turn today to find out about how Road Safety Rules! Big shout out to the parents who were able to spend some time with us today particularly helping the children to keep to the left hand side of the road!

06.01.2022 Colour Run Fun Day 2019! Such fun! Quote: This is the best day ever!! Weve decided in the aftermath that we are now officially known as The Pink Kindy! Thanks to Governing Council (shout out to Marie) Staff, Children and families for embracing the two days. Funds raised will be announced in Term 4.

05.01.2022 Colour Run Fun Day 2019! Such fun! Quote: ‘This is the best day ever!! ‘ We’ve decided in the aftermath that we are now officially known as The Pink Kindy! Thanks to Governing Council (shout out to Marie) Staff, Children and families for embracing the two days. Funds raised will be announced in Term 4.

05.01.2022 Here is a great resource for 2020 families, providing advice and support. See you soon! https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/

05.01.2022 https://www.decd.sa.gov.au///parenting-seminars-and-videos

04.01.2022 Don't forget the Kindy Quality Improvement Plan closure days next week!

04.01.2022 Dont forget umbrellas, gum boots and raincoats for those rainy days!Dont forget umbrellas, gum boots and raincoats for those rainy days!

04.01.2022 Don’t be disappointed! Order Kindy tea towels now. Each child has drawn themselves and the pictures will be printed next week. The tea towel below is just an example. Check your emails for the link to order or speak to Kate. Thanks for your support.

04.01.2022 What a great week for learning together!

04.01.2022 To Jimmy, Vanessa and Marie and all the staff at Sunnybrae Estate - Thankyou for providing such a gorgeous venue, a wonderful night of entertainment, gourmet food and superb custom and drinks. SUCH FUN! Thankyou all for supporting the growth of our very special Kindy haven. X

04.01.2022 Thanks to ‘Bugs n slugs’ for many hands on experiences last week with insects, arachnids, crustaceans and myriapods! So much informative discussion with Kris and Nemo the parrot. We all have a new understanding of the important role mini beasts play in the circle of life.

03.01.2022 https://natureplaysa.org.au/product/onesies/

02.01.2022 For our families out there, here is an excellent resource from the Our Learning SA website that aligns very well with our quality improvement plan inquiry 2020. https://www.education.sa.gov.au//prior-school/greatstart-t

02.01.2022 I would like to advise that Genny Fabijan will be commencing as Director next week for Terms 1 and 2 as I have been offered the opportunity to continue on as an Early Childhood Leader based in Felixstow Education Office. 2018 families have been notified by email today of the change in site leadership. On behalf of the staff team and community, I would like to extend Jenny a very warm welcome.... - Steven

02.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who put their Earn and Learn stickers in our box at Woolworths Harbourtown! If anyone has a few spare moments to help put stickers onto the sheets ready to be sent in then we would be very appreciative We still have another box to collect plus all the stickers that have been brought in to kindy over the past few months.

02.01.2022 Thanks once again Professor Planet. Well try our best to remember how to recycle and take care of our planet.

02.01.2022 Democracy at work at BKMK. Voting for our favourite winter vegetables to plant in the orchard next week. Data collection results in: Carrots, broccolini, beetroot, potatoes and Brussel sprouts! Thanks to Group B gardeners for preparing the garden beds on Friday.What an organic ecosystem we are supporting!

01.01.2022 Sounds fabulous!