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25.01.2022 CARLIE CARR ............................................................................ Carlie has been working in the Childcare sector for 14 years, starting her Children Services Coordinator role in July 2019. Throughout her time at CSU, Carlie has demonstrated many attributes of an effective leader; she is knowledgeable, professional, passionate, loyal and respectful of all staff. Educators describe her as kind, warm and friendly which makes her extremely approachable. C...arlie recognises the importance of Early Childhood Education, having the children and families best interest at heart. Her role as CSU Coordinator is huge and she does it exceptionally well. Carlie is dedicated equally to all services, motivating and supporting the development of staff, creating a positive team culture. She is an inspirational leader to many... get to know Carlie a little more below! See more

25.01.2022 ARRABEL SMITH ............................................................... Bell has been working in the childcare industry for 1.5 years. She started working at CSU in 2019 as a casual Preschool Educator and is now working for MRU & Preschool. Bell brings a diverse range of skills to the service including, but not limited to; her ability to set up and design environments for constructive learning, her strength in using and implementing technology within the program, as well as her commitment and passion to cater for every childs needs. Bell has recently become an Additional Needs Assistant. She strives to work in partnership with families and early intervention professionals, to best support the children in her care, demonstrating a family-centred approach...get to know Bell a little more below!

23.01.2022 ITAV resource packs are back - starting with a celebration of Fathers Day! These will be available from the front gate at C.S.U., instructions inside :-)

23.01.2022 Ahoy There Me Hearty's!!!! International "Talk like a Pirate Day" was held on Friday and it was fantastic.... It was awesome to see so many dress up and donate to a valued cause. We raised $96.00 for research into "Childhood Brain Cancer". Thanks to all children, staff and families for such a fun day

23.01.2022 ASHLEY NICHOLSON ............................................................................ Ash has been working in the Childcare sector for 8 years. She started working at CSU in 2012 as a trainee and is now a Cadet Preschool Teacher. ... Ash is affectionately known as 'Little Ash' at CSU, but there's so much more to know and love. Ash's enthusiasm and energy knows no bounds. She gives her all to everything she does with a sense of fun and excitement. Ash is friendly, approachable and is great at building meaningful relationships with children and their families. Her pleasant, upbeat demeanor brings out the best in those around her. Ash is dedicated and passionate about the wellbeing of children, and strives for every child to reach their full potential. Get to know Ash a little more below!

21.01.2022 BLAND PRESCHOOL As a result of our 2020 enrolment survey sent out to our existing families, we have decided to change our operating hours to improve Bland Preschool and meet the communities needs. We are excited to announce that as of 2021 our Pre-Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday) class times will be 8.30am start to 4pm finish (instead of our current class times; 9am-4.30pm). Keep an eye out as our 2021 enrolment information will be available soon Please note: our Friday 3 year old classes will remain 9am-3pm.

21.01.2022 KYRE BARWICK ............................................................................ Kyre has been working in the childcare industry for 10 years. She started working at CSU in 2011 as a trainee (certificate III), then moved away for a few years, gaining a vast amount of experience, and is now one of our most reliable casuals. Kyre is known for being bubbly, efficient in all aspects of work and expressive during story time. Her ability to bring out the confidence in a child is a skill that many admire... get to know Kyre a little more below!

20.01.2022 Enrolment Week - week commencing 12 October - more information to follow! Please note that enrolment packs are being updated so wont be available until enrolment week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

19.01.2022 TAELOR JACKSON ............................................................................ Taelor has been working at CSU as a trainee (diploma) since March, and has 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Care. Taelor has a kind nature, allowing her to connect extremely well with the children. She shows a genuine interest in learning new skills, is always willing to help her colleagues and asks a lot of questions, which are fantastic attributes of a trainee. She is also very reliable, friendly and a pleasure to be around... get to know Taelor a little more below!

19.01.2022 JANELLE LANGE ............................................................................ Janelle has been working as a Family Day Care Educator for 24 years. Her wealth of experience helps her connect with both the children in her care and their families, treating the children as if they were her own. The many resources Janelle has built on through her time as an Educator ensures a variety of activities for the children to explore and further develop their skills. She is easy to talk to which makes families feel comfortable and happy to leave their precious children in her care... get to know Janelle a little more below!

19.01.2022 KYLIE TURNER ............................................................................ Kylie has been working at CSU as a Preschool Educator for 12 years. She is known for being nurturing, supportive and showing empathy towards every person she meets. Her connections with the children and families are admirable. She is passionate about providing quality care and experiences for every single child. When your child is with Kylie, they are loved. Kylie is also fun, patient, reliable and creative. Her environments within the classroom are both beautiful and inviting, supporting the Reggio Emilia approach (recognising the environment as the third teacher)... get to know Kylie a little more below!

18.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to Mel & her new husband, Alex! We hope your wedding day was everything you have always dreamed of and more

17.01.2022 MEGAN DALY ............................................................................ Megan has been working in the Childcare sector for 15 years. She started working at CSU in 2005 as an educator and throughout her time has also gained experience in supporting children with Additinal Needs. Currently, Megan is a classroom teacher and she is excelling in her new role. She takes a holistic approach to child development, supporting children to be confident in who they are. Megan is passionate, inclusive, fun, professional, dedicated and a valued member of our team.... get to know Megan a little more below!

17.01.2022 Our Friday classes had such a great time with Sally Russell from the Lake Cowal Conservation Centre the last 2 Fridays. They did some science experiments, looked at the lifecycles of different plants under the microscope and grew our very own beans, sunflowers and peas. It was a lot of fun.... Thanks Sally. Our plants have grown perfectly and will be coming home today

16.01.2022 SAVANNAH CONNELL ............................................................................ Savannah has been working in the childcare industry for 8 years, starting her Family Day Care career in 2017. Savannah has a bubbly, friendly personality and loves to have the children be part of the community. She sees the values in her own small group as well as children being part of a larger social group, therefore the children get to see the best of both worlds. She loves to take the children to Playgroup, Story Time at the library and the park. Savannah welcomes the children and families to be part of her home, creating a warm friendly atmosphere... get to know Savannah a little more below!

15.01.2022 TARA WHITEMAN ............................................................................ Tara has been working at CSU for 12 years as an Educator. She started as a trainee in 2008 and has worked for many services within CSU; Ungarie Preschool, Vacation Care, Playgroup and Bland Preschool. Tara is a supportive, reliable and considerate colleague, with a heart of gold. She is also extremely organized, efficient, dedicated and motivated to see projects completed to a high le...vel. Children warm to Tara as she is fun, caring and encouraging. Equally, Tara establishes a great rapport with families as she is trustworthy and respectful... get to know Tara a little more below!

15.01.2022 LILY COOPER ............................................................................ Lily has been working in the Childcare sector for 2 years and is employed by CSU as an Assistant Educator. During the last few years, Lily has been actively working towards her Certificate III in Childcare. Educators describe her as; having a positive attitude, being reliable, showing great initiative and demonstrating a willingness to learn. No job is ever too big or hard for Lil. Lilys sense of humour and fun-loving spirit enable her to build strong connections with the children in her care, which is a major part of the EC curriculum... get to know Lily a little more below!

14.01.2022 Enrolment packs are available from Monday 12th October to Friday 16th October. We look forward to hearing from you all then!

14.01.2022 Phone CSU Admin on 69722795 for bookings

14.01.2022 Check out CSU’s Vaction Care Program! Yes, we are open the week before Christmas. Call CSU Admin for bookings 69722795.

13.01.2022 ZOEY CLARK ............................................................................ Zoey has been working in the childcare sector for 16 years, starting her Family Day Care career in May 2011. Zoey has a beautiful calm home environment where the children feel safe and secure while having lots of fun. From babies to school age children, Zoey offers amazing experiences to help the children in her care enhance their development, while learning through play. She loves getting down on the floor with the children while they play and is always ready for a cuddle... get to know Zoey a little more below!

11.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators' Day! A day to recognise the work of our wonderful educators and celebrate their contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of your beautiful children. CSU celebrated a day early as the majority of our staff were working yesterday. We recognise and appreciate the diverse range of skills that our educators bring to CSU. If you see an Early Childhood Educator today, and appreciate something that they do, thank them. Your kind words may just make their day

09.01.2022 JULIE OBERG ............................................................................ Julie has been working in the childcare industry for 26 years. She started working at CSU in 1994 as a Preschool Assistant and now works for every service - Bland Preschool (Teacher/Assistant), MRU (Play Session Leader & Assistant), ITAV (Play Session Leader), Vacation Care (Educator) & Toy Library. The ability to work across all services is a skill on its own, and Julie does it exception...ally well. She is dedicated equally to all services, demonstrating her commitment to child development. Julie aspires to program and implement a variety of play-based group time experiences for the children. Her imagination and story telling skills are outstanding, not only gaining the attention of the children, but the educators too! Get to know Julie a little more below

09.01.2022 Our clever little Bilby class created these beauties today.... Christmas Gingerbread people

09.01.2022 This weeks craft pack is all about getting your creative juices flowing with a simple paper plate dream catcher! And some insightful information for parents about W sitting and why it needs to be corrected. Now available at the front of the Bland CSU Building

08.01.2022 BOOK WEEK Its Book Week at CSU this week and the theme is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds. Our wonderful Parent Committee have donated the most delicious monster cookies, made by the one and only Daggylicious. Dagmar has personalised each cookie with a positive affirmation, to follow on from our sessions with Mickayla from Balance Yoga and Wellness - Mickayla Sams

07.01.2022 KATIE SPACKMAN ............................................................................ Kate has been working at CSU for 10 years as an educator, specialising in Additional Needs. She is inclusive, responsive and respectful of the children in her care. Kate is passionate about building collaborative partnerships with families to meet the goals that they set for their children. Educators describe Kate as fun, spontaneous and an asset to CSU. Kate has recently taken on a new role as the Mobile Resource Unit Play Session Leader, where she plans programs for Ungarie Preschool, Playgroup and Vacation Care. She is thriving in her role, bringing innovative ideas to all three services... get to know Kate a little more below!

06.01.2022 TRACEY DEMAMIEL ............................................................... Tracey has been working in the childcare industry for 18 years. She started working at CSU in 2002 as a Preschool Educator and is now the Family Day Care Support Officer. Tracey is passionate about embedding yoga, relaxation and mediation practices in the daily routine, and takes pride in developing positive relationships with the children, families and her colleagues. She is a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of child development, especially early intervention and inclusion... get to know Tracey a little more below!

06.01.2022 Please see new Vacation Care Program for October school holidays. Due to COVID and best practice recommendations all excursions and excursions have been postponed.

05.01.2022 Springtime Pack! We are celebrating Spring with this weeks craft pack theme, inside you will find: - Activity sheets - 1x peatpot - 1x peat pellet ... - 1x plant marker - Seedlings (Aster flower) and instructions Have fun and enjoy the sunshine! ITAV Team

04.01.2022 The Wednesday/Thursday Bilby class welcomed Mickayla back for another Yoga session. The children continue to perfect their yoga poses and are learning about controlling "emotions" through different yoga techniques. Thanks Mickayla, we look forward to our next session

03.01.2022 SHAZ GLASGOW ............................................................................ Shaz has been working in the childcare industry for 10 years. She started working at CSU in 2016 as an Administration Assistant and has also casually worked in the classroom. Efficient, friendly, organised, accommodating and welcoming are just a few of her key attributes. Shaz is able to deal with any situation, at any time, in a timely manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and ensures that every service runs smoothly... get to know Shaz a little more below!

02.01.2022 TRACEY ROBERTSON ............................................................................ Tracey has been working at CSU as an Administration Officer for 10 years and has recently enrolled in a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Her infectious laugh, sense of humour and easy going personality, are what colleagues love best about her. Tracey is also extremely dedicated, kind, reliable and generous with her time. Her relationship with coffee is almost the most important one in her life, except for family and everyone else that she crosses paths with... get to know Tracey a little more below!

02.01.2022 10 days until Vacation Care. Contact CSU Admin on 69722795 for bookings

01.01.2022 Good Afternoon All, Due to tighter restrictions in place from the Department of Education we have to amend the use of the Toy Library. We are going to keep toy library operational but with limitations. Please use the Toy Library e-catalogue to select your items, please email [email protected] if you would like one emailed to you.... When you decide on your item please call the office on 6972 2795 and arrange a time to collect/drop off and we will bring the items to you. We hope this helps as we love to see families enjoying this service. Please call if you have any questions. Toy Library team

01.01.2022 Thankyou Bundyi Yadhaa for our beautiful new sign. We love it!

01.01.2022 Hi everyone, week 3 CSUs virtual playgroup is now available for playgroup families! Your Where is the Green Sheep? Craft Pack is waiting for you at the gates

01.01.2022 LAURA OVERALL ............................................................................ Laura has been working in the early childhood profession for 7 years. She started working at CSU in 2019 as a MRU Play Session Leader (maternity relief) and is now a valued Assistant. Laura has experience in Long Day Care, Preschool, Vacation Care and Playgroup. She is flexible, friendly and able to easily adapt to differing environments. Laura also recognises that early childhood education is everchanging and is motivated to ensure that our services continue to grow and improve... get to know Laura a little more below!

01.01.2022 Learn a little more about each day's activities. For more information or to book please contact CSU admin on 69722795. Music: https://www.bensound.com

01.01.2022 TESSA TURNER ............................................................................ Tessa has been working in the Childcare sector for 14 years. She began as a Cert III Trainee at CSU, progressing to MRU Play Session Leader of Playgroup, Vacation Care and Ungarie Preschool Teacher, earning her Diploma along the way. During the last few years, Tessa has been expanding her horizons and knowledge, by following her dreams and studying primary school teaching. Currently Tessa works at West Wyalong Primary, whilst continuing to be a casual employee at CSU. Tessa has always enjoyed great relationships with families, children, and fellow colleagues. She is intuitive, knowledgeable, caring and has the ability to improvise easily... get to know Tessa a little more below!