Bombala Preschool in Bombala, New South Wales | Education

Bombala Preschool

Locality: Bombala, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6458 3064

Address: 19 Wellington St 2632 Bombala, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 We hope you have all enjoyed your Easter break and school holidays - we look forward to welcoming all our families back tomorrow for Term 2!

23.01.2022 A great article with practical suggestions on how you can help support your child’s transition to school - during a pandemic or not! https://www.abc.net.au//school-readiness-during-/12679484

23.01.2022 / Kindergarten / I am 4. I cannot write my name because instead you’ll find me lost in a world of magical, imaginative play. I cannot recognise many letters bec...ause instead I am busy taking risks and learning resilience through failure in play. I cannot read a book but instead I can read other people’s body language and determine how they are feeling. I cannot count beyond 20 but instead I am learning inclusion and know how exclusion makes others feel. I do not sit still because instead I’ll be running, jumping, swinging and turn-taking in the garden. I do not complete worksheets because I am busy using my natural curiosity and learning in authentic ways. I do not need any flash cards because my vocabulary is already advanced from the singing and reading I do with my loved ones. I can already rhyme, hypothesise, initiate and reciprocate conversation and there wasn’t a test needed to determine that! I am not always happy, because I have a healthy respect for ALL of my emotions and am learning how to regulate them. I am actively involved in decision-making that affects my life and learn natural consequences from some of my decisions. My social & emotional skills are actually far more predictive of the positive outcomes ill experience as an adult, rather than early academics. Regardless of my families wealth or demographic, my social & emotional skills right now will largely predict my future wellbeing including criminal activity, tertiary skills, and overall happiness. Do not feel the urge to rush your children into early academics. There are FAR more important things in life

23.01.2022 Tomorrow afternoon! Parents, grandparents, friends and community members welcome!

22.01.2022 Unfortunately the workshop planned for November 1st has been postponed - again! - due to predicted wet weather. New dates will be advised early 2021.

21.01.2022 Enrolments for 2021 now open If your child is turning 4 before the 31st of July 2021, they are eligible to start preschool next year! We also have limited places available for children turning 3 before the 31st January, 2021. ... Please contact us on 6458 3064 (Tuesdays/Wednesdays 9-4pm) for more info or to book a tour and meet our wonderful educators! Or you can email [email protected] to request an enrolment form. We look forward to welcoming lots of new faces to our beautiful preschool

21.01.2022 Joy, mud and incremental risk are all part of the thrill in the bush kinder approach. Whether it's an urban creek setting, a coastal town or fire-affected bushland, find inspiration for all sorts of nature play and deep learning in this free long read from the ABC.

21.01.2022 Bombala Preschool's Urban & Indigenous Agriculture Project: eNews - Feb 2021 This is our very first eNews communique updating you on the progress of Bombala Pre...school's Urban & Indigenous Garden Project and to let you know of a couple of BIG events we have lined up. I'm its project & events manager and, since July last year, have been working with our Indigenous consultant, Nathan Lygon, to design, scope & facilitate its construction. To date we've used the enthusiastic efforts of Bombala Highschool & Public School students and together with St Joey's Catholic School we've been actively building beds, turning soils, making compost, terracing, propagating, planting and now harvesting our first crops - all side-by-side preschoolers who are loving the big-buddy attention. Most recently we've been uprighting over 200 bushpoles which will border the patch and give a distinctive fence-line for us to plant out with bushfoods and bee/bird/butterfly verge species. Coming Up... projects will include the co-construction of: - a chicken coop & long-range perimeter run - an outdoor learning area, cultural-fire & yarnin space - paved access paths - a rocket stove & outdoor kitchen -wormfarms & composting bays - bird & bee hotels - and we're particularly looking forward to building an all-weather proof propagation hot/shade house MARK THE DATE We are also very happy to announce a few feature events ... To lead with our biggest news, Costa Georgiadis (from ABC's Gardening Australia) will join us for a day of activities, community food and hands-on garden activities on Sunday, 9th May!! For this we are seeking input from individuals & community groups so as to maximise our time with him. So if you're keen to get in on some action with 'the human hedge' then contact me or the preschool ASAP. The Bombala Show have asked us to facilitate an activity or two on the Saturday, 20th March with both a 'take-home bottle wormfarm' workshop and a scare-crow making challenge being discussed. Also planned is a very special night to see in the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, with River Cottage Au and ABC TV's Paul West joining us for a a feature sand-mandala bonfire following an evening of soup, salad & song on Monday, 21st June. An intimate event we hope to have a special guest join us to help spark up the lengthening of our days. Want to get Involved?? On a fortnightly basis, Nathan & I facilitate two-day sessions with students, preschoolers and volunteers at which you might wish to drop by for a site tour or perhaps even throw on a pair of gloves and assist. Our next visit is scheduled for Monday & Tuesday, 1st & 2nd March. Please get in touch should you wish to visit as weather my postpone plans. WISHLIST - clear 1 liter milk bottles - lots of them for the Bombala Show workshop!!! - pavers - any size/condition - chipmulch - about 10 cubes - perennial plants - suitable to Bombala conditions - manures for composting - ideally delivered - farm gate - at least 2 meters wide - rolls of chicken wire fencing - at least 1.2m high For more information call: (02) 6458 3064

21.01.2022 Dramatic play or pretend play encourages children’s creativity, imagination, and improves their social and communication skills. Share and use this StartingBlocks.gov.au video as a prompt for reflecting on how children learn through play. https://bit.ly/2FcPqo8

20.01.2022 It’s the end of Term 3! We hope you enjoy your school holidays and we look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday, October 15th for Term 4

19.01.2022 Bombala Preschool Open Day! Thursday, 12th December 10am - 12pm ... 19 Wellington St, Bombala Come along, meet our friendly educators and see what we have on offer! Contact Tessa or Tanja on 6458 3064 for more information.

17.01.2022 DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION WILL NOW BE 12th APRIL, 2019. Position Vacant Admin/Office Manager Bombala Preschool is seeking an admin/office manager for up to 6 hours per week (days flexible).... The person we are looking for will possess the following qualities: Previous administration experience. Knowledge of Reckon/Quikbooks is desirable. Be reliable and presentable with great organisational skills. Training specific to the industry will be provided on the job. Please email your resume to: [email protected] or contact Tessa Burgoyne on 6458 3064 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during working hours to obtain further information. Applications close 12th April, 2019.

15.01.2022 This evening we will be hosting part 1 of the following workshop presented by MEIS. This will run from 5-6.30pm at preschool and is open to parents, carers and the wider community. Please let us know if you would like to come!

12.01.2022 Hi everyone, welcome to the Bombala Preschool page. We hope all our families have settled into 2019!

10.01.2022 Bombala Preschool is seeking expressions of interest for a groundskeeper. Must be able to supply own equipment and ABN. Hours negotiable and according to season. Duties include but not limited to: Mowing... Weed control General yard and carpark maintenance Trimming trees/bushes Please contact Tessa or Carolyn on 64583064 or email us at [email protected] See more

10.01.2022 Information regarding Friday 31st January, 2020 Good evening everyone, due to the weather conditions predicted for tomorrow we have consulted with the local authorities and we are recommending that you keep your child at home with you if possible. We are aware that Bombala itself is under no direct threat at this point in time, but with the hot weather predicted to escalate and the smoke predicted to be at ground level we are advising that children be kept at home. If you do... decide to send your child to preschool it has been recommended that you send them with an appropriate face mask for walking to and from the building. As well as being mindful of the needs of our families we must also be mindful of the safety of our staff. If conditions deteriorate and our staff feel it is necessary to close the preschool you will receive a call to pick up your child. We will you keep you up to date with any changes as they occur. Thank you, The Bombala Preschool Team

10.01.2022 Bombala Preschool is currently seeking applications for an Educator on a permanent part-time basis (4 days a week). We are a sessional preschool, open 4 days a week (Tues - Fri). We are seeking someone to become an integral part of our team that creates an inclusive and nurturing environment whilst maintaining high quality, play based educational experiences for children. Successful applicants will pride themselves on their care, passion and dedication for early education and... demonstrate a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will hold the following qualifications and qualities: Minimum Diploma of Children’s services; Current Working With Children Check (WWCC); Current First Aid and CPR certificate; Ability to understand and apply the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS); Excellent ability to be a team player yet also able to work unsupervised; A genuine passion and interest in being part of a team that is passionate about providing an inclusive and nurturing environment and education for children. Please email your resume and a cover letter detailing why you wish to apply for the role to; [email protected] For more information please contact the Director on 02 6458 3064 (Tues & Weds).

06.01.2022 Fussy eating can challenge parents and carers when children refuse to try new foods or eat what has been served. This response is part of children’s development... and growing independence. Take a look at our tips for encouraging children to try new foods: https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au//parent/fussy-eating See more

03.01.2022 In this StartingBlocks.gov.au video, a mother talks about the importance of learning through play, and how quality early learning draws on a wide range of play-based experiences for her son’s learning and development. Share it now! https://bit.ly/2FcPqo8

02.01.2022 This might help if your little one is feeling anxious about the transition to school!

02.01.2022 Reminder to our families that we return to preschool on Tuesday 23rd of July.