Colac East Kindergarten in Colac, Victoria | Education

Colac East Kindergarten

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5231 2617

Address: 1 Polwarth Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Gday all! We miss seeing you. I hope youre finding ways to keep busy in these challenging times. Leanne, Sophie, Angela and I are busy at Kinder getting it thoroughly cleaned, organising equipment and collaborating to come up with innovative ideas to keep us all connected even though we need to be apart at this time. Tomorrow and Friday I will post some pictures taken over the term of the children engaged in play. Please get in touch with us if you need to connect, and know that we are here to support you. Virtual hugs and high fives, Heidi

24.01.2022 Today we had a tree branch start to break so the children got on the tools to cut it up. The use of real tools in the classroom honours childrens abilities and intelligence and sends a message that they are capable. It also heightens their self awareness and the awareness of others around them as the consequences of misusing the tools are very personal and very real...

22.01.2022 At BCYF kindergartens, children are respected as capable learners with inquiring minds who develop their language, creative, literacy, numeracy and physical skills through play. Colac East Kindergarten has skilful educators who focus on your childs development and wellbeing. Government subsidised 3 & 4 year old kindergarten available in 2021. Register now at https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ or phone (03) 5226 8900 for more information.

22.01.2022 We celebrated Children’s Week with Teddy Bear Picnic’s this week...

22.01.2022 BCYF has developed a suite of online resources to help support childrens play-based learning from home. These activities support the Victorian Early Years Lea...rning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) outcomes. Find them at https://www.bcyf.org.au/online-play-based-learning/ We hope your child enjoys engaging in these fun, play-based learning opportunities. #bcyfstrongertogether

22.01.2022 Still questioning will I or wont I send my child to Kinder next year? You still have a little bit of time left! Jump onto Councils website to get contact d...etails of a Kinder near you. If youre not sure if your child is ready for Kinder, give our Maternal & Child Health Nurses a call for a chat. Phone: 5232 9570 or visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Family-ch/Kindergartens See more

22.01.2022 It is not too late to enrol at Colac East Kindergarten for subsidised 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten in 2021. Register at www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ and our friendly staff will send you out an enrolment pack

18.01.2022 Our 2020 Easter raffle is happening NOW, all families should have a letter and tickets in their folders at Kinder! Tickets are now available for $1 per ticket! Tickets are to be returned to the kinder by Wed 18th March. HOP TO IT

17.01.2022 Today we had our first day of two Crazy Hair Days. The children looked fantastic with all of their crazy hairstyles!...

16.01.2022 We are back to kinder tomorrow. Signing into kinder will look a bit different due to social distancing measures to keep us all safe. A copy of the newsletter is on our new private page. If you have a child at kindergarten in 2020 please request to join the group Colac East Kindergarten 2020.

16.01.2022 As part of our Children’s Week celebration many children and their families enjoyed a bilingual storytelling session featuring the book ‘Friend Like Mine’ writt...en by Australian author, Samantha Warne. Thank you to our partners Diversitat and City of Greater Geelong for making this Children’s Week activity possible. The Afghan/English and Karenni/English sessions were an interactive way for children to prepare for bedtime during Children’s Week. #childrensweek #childrensrights #childrensactivities #geelong #colac #BCYFstrongertogether #childrensbooks #diversitat

16.01.2022 2021 Kindergarten enrolment packs have been mailed out! If you have not received your pack by October 21 please call BCYF on 5231 4740.... Not yet enrolled for 3 or 4 year old kindergarten for 2021? There is still time to enrol. Register here and we’ll get in touch: https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ #BCYFstrongertogether #Geelong #Colac #Geelongkinder #Colackinder

16.01.2022 We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our Kindergarten in 2021. Registrations are now open... www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ www.bcyf.org.au/colac-east-kindergarten/

16.01.2022 Not long until we draw our EASTER RAFFLE!!! Remember to bring in your tickets and donated item by Wed 18 March...Not long until we draw our EASTER RAFFLE!!! Remember to bring in your tickets and donated item by Wed 18 March...

16.01.2022 Hi all! The work computer wouldnt let me create a post today. I think it wanted me to start my holidays just as much I did!! I was going to post some pics from our visit by the Geelong Cats players, but instead, here is a few ways to engage in the outdoors over the next couple of weeks...look after each other, Heidi

15.01.2022 All year the children have danced to music nearly every day by request. This term we are celebrating special days every week to pack in all the special occasions we can. When the children suggested what special days we could have, there was no surprise that a Disco was going to be on the schedule. Today we had our second official Disco Day...

13.01.2022 Offers of Enrolment will be sent out from BCYF next month, so register now to enrol your 3 and 4 year old child/ren in Colac East Kindergartens funded educational program in 2021 and beyond.

12.01.2022 At Colac East Kindergarten we display childrens artwork with respect. Not only does this fill the room with beauty, it extends and expands childrens exploration of their world. Author Carol Seefeldt (2002) writes, "when children know their ideas and their work are valued, they are affirmed. They know they can achieve."

11.01.2022 Following on from childrens interests, today we created an imaginative play farm scene. Imaginative play provides opportunities for the development of social and communication skills, turn taking and sharing. Remember its not too late to enrol for 2021. With Government subsidised 3 & 4 year old kindergarten available. Register at https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ or phone 5226 8900 for more information.

11.01.2022 FYI...an email will be sent to families asap...At this stage staff will be at kindergarten this week so feel free to call us if you need to...or contact BCYF.

10.01.2022 Which team is going to be feline good at the final siren? Enjoy the game!Which team is going to be feline good at the final siren? Enjoy the game!

09.01.2022 Still questioning will I or won’t I send my child to Kinder next year? You still have a little bit of time left! Jump onto Council's website to get contact d...etails of a Kinder near you. If you’re not sure if your child is ready for Kinder, give our Maternal & Child Health Nurses a call for a chat. Phone: 5232 9570 or visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au//Family-ch/Kindergartens See more

09.01.2022 Parents and Friends are welcome to attend our Committee Meeting this Friday 26th June at 9.15am (after kinder drop off). We are always looking to see new faces and new ideas, so we hope to see you there!

09.01.2022 We are ready for Red Day...

09.01.2022 A reminder that this week is Primary Colours Week. Tomorrow and Tuesday children can wear something blue. Heres a sneak peek at Blue Days...

08.01.2022 Today we had a dress-up day as part of our term 4 celebrations. The children looked great in their costumes and enjoyed adding an outfit to their imaginative play...

08.01.2022 FREE KINDERGARTEN IN 2021! Did you know 3 & 4 year old kindergarten will be FREE in Colac in 2021? Read Daniel Andrews statement below. Visit BCYF’s website for... information about kindergartens in Colac and to register. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/supporting-families-free-kin https://www.bcyf.org.au Register here: https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/

07.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire residents self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 with no access to food and essential supplies can receive emergency relief packages b...y contacting the COLAC OTWAY COVID SUPPORT HOTLINE which opens TOMORROW, Friday July 24 at 8.30am. If you have other support needs, please provide details and we will assist connecting you with the appropriate agencies. HOTLINE: 5232 9440 *Please share See more

07.01.2022 We had so much fun dressing up this week to celebrate the end of term 3...

06.01.2022 If you have symptoms please get tested, even if youve had the coronavirus (#COVID19) test or virus before. Find your closest testing location: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

06.01.2022 Spring has sprung! Last week the children created artwork inspired by blossoms. This week I wonder what artwork these flowers will provoke...

05.01.2022 Special Meeting Please come along to our first Committee Meeting for 2020. It will be held in the kinder meeting room, next Tue 3rd March at 9.15am (after kinder drop off). We are always looking for new faces and new ideas, so we hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. At Colac East Kindergarten we are continuing to learn, share and collaborate with all of the people in our community to ensure inclusion for all. This year we are creating a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). If you are interested in contributing to our RAP we would appreciate your input.

05.01.2022 Footy/Sports Day was great! We look forward to having our next one on Wednesday...

05.01.2022 Primary Colours Week...the children looked great dressed in their primary colours last week! Thank you to everyone for supporting your childs active engagement in their learning...

04.01.2022 In preparation for Children’s Week we asked our families to talk to their children about connection. How do you connect with your family and friends? With th...is question in mind children were encouraged to take part in our virtual art exhibition featuring artwork illustrating their idea of connection. Art expression is a way for children to communicate their feelings and thoughts, to have a voice through illustration about their experience and to share it, rather than hold it inside. As parents/carers we can be witness and hear their story in picture which encourages conversation and builds connection within your family. Take a look at some of the highlights from our virtual art exhibition! #childrensweek #childrensrights #childrensactivities #geelong #Colac #BCYFstrongertogether

03.01.2022 The Easter raffle will be drawn today! Last chance to bring in your tickets to have a chance to win an awesomely chocolatey prize!! Thank you for your generous donations...

03.01.2022 Two years ago we were fortunate to be taught some footy skills by a handful of the Geelong Cats players. Tomorrow we look forward to another visit...which one of our children will be their next recruit!

03.01.2022 We are still welcoming families to register their children for 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten in 2021 and beyond. Please share with any friends who may be interested.

03.01.2022 Today marks the completion of Science Week. At Colac East Kindergarten we value the importance of STEM learning. One of the many learning experiences available for children this week has been the Floating and Sinking test. This experience provided children with the opportunity to predict, test and discuss. Enrolments are still open for 2021. Government subsidised 3 & 4 year old kindergarten available. Register at https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ or phone 5226 8900 for more information.

03.01.2022 The children have loved learning with our new Bee Bots! Bee Bots provide the opportunity for children to learn about coding and programming, while also integrating numeracy, literacy and problem solving skills. Enrolments are still open for 2021. Government subsidised 3 & 4 year old kindergarten available. Register at https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/ or phone 5226 8900 for more information.

02.01.2022 Sports day today was much more intense as the Geelong v Richmond rivalry was battled out! Thank you for all the family participation to support your child to participate in the day

02.01.2022 I spent a few hours this afternoon reseting the room and setting up some learning experiences for the children to engage with. We look forward to welcoming back families this week.