Creative Garden Early Learning Centre- Sinnamon Park in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Education

Creative Garden Early Learning Centre- Sinnamon Park

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3715 7050

Address: 27 Goggs Road, Sinnamon Park 4073 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://creativegarden.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! This week at Pre-K we've been up to all sorts of imaginative play. From cooking in the sandpit to looking after baby dolls, dressing up in costumes and setting up different shops, travelling in boats and taking rockets into outer space, the Pre-K children have come up with all sorts of fun scenarios! A huge interest of the class has been going camping and making camp fires. This has involved a lot of discussion about what fires can be used for, how to ...build them, how to be safe around fires, and how to put them out. Wishing everyone a fun-filled weekend, and we look forward to see you all again soon.

25.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! It's been a busy busy week for the Pre-K class... here's just some of what we've been up to! You can read all about our play, discovery, and learning in this week's newsletter! Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend

25.01.2022 Just popping in to share some photos of Pre-K from the last two weeks!

24.01.2022 Here are a few photos from the past few weeks in the Junior Kindy room :)

24.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, and Happy Friday from Pre-K! Here's a few of the things we've enjoyed doing this week... - Setting up picnics in the sandpit - Having arm and hand massages and getting our nails painted (thanks for sharing your nail polishes, Stella!) - Painting and decorating stones for our families to hide amongst the community. Visit 4074 Rocks for more info on this!... - Baking cupcakes to sell during our centre Bake Sale fundraiser - Giving the Home Corner babies a bath It's been an absolutely fantastic week for us, and we hope that you've all had a great one as well. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! :)

24.01.2022 It’s happened! On Friday, Miss Libby had the big chop and shave! She popped in to the centre and let some of the educators trim her hair down, before heading to her hairdresser to get the rest shaved off. Thank you so much to the families who made a donation to the Leukaemia Foundation on Libby’s fundraising page- we’re proud to announce that she passed her goal amount of $1000. If you would like to donate, there is still time- we will share the link in the comments of this post. Once again we’re very proud of Libby for her dedication to the World’s Greatest Shave!

24.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! We have had a busy and fun-filled week with everyone showing that they're very settled in their new classroom. This week we welcomed three new friends to our class, and it was so lovely to witness all the children be so friendly, welcoming, and helpful toward these new children! This week our highlights have included various craft experiences, construction with Magna-Tiles and Mobilo, making perfume with flowers and herbs from our gardens, and showing... off balancing and tumbling skills in the playground. We hope that you all have excellent weekends, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next week!

23.01.2022 Our centre Halloween Party is happening this Friday, the 26th of October! Come along to Centre A between 6.30pm and 7.30pm to explore the different Halloween activities- sensory fun, decorating cookies, Halloween themed carnival games, photo booth, and of course, lots of treats! We're getting very excited with all the preparations, and can't wait to see everyone in their fantastic costumes!

23.01.2022 Good morning everyone, Keeping in mind the safety of the children, families, and our staff, the centre will be closing today. We encourage you to collect your children from the centre if they are attending today, with educators remaining on site until all children have been safely collected. It would be much appreciated if this happened as soon as possible.... If you with to authorise another person to collect your child today, please email the centre with their name and contact details, and remind them to bring along photo ID so we can ensure all children's safety. Our phone lines are currently down, so if you have any further questions please email the centre. Thank you for your understanding! We hope that you all stay safe, dry, and warm, and we will keep all our families updated with any further notices or changes.

23.01.2022 We were able to get a time lapse video of our butterfly finally making his way out of the chrysalis!

23.01.2022 Highlights from our week at Pre-K! We hope that you all have a brilliant weekend, adn can't wait to hear all about it!

22.01.2022 Creative Garden Newsletter

22.01.2022 If you are heading out trick or treating this Halloween here are a few tips on teaching your children how to be safe.

22.01.2022 For the past month, the Pre-K class have been observing the life cycle of monarch caterpillars! From egg to butterfly, we have now seen the entire process! The children have been able to watch the caterpillars go through different stages of growth, noting the changes on a day to day basis. Through books and the use of videos on YouTube, we could have visual representation of what was to come for the caterpillars. Before the caterpillars had even gotten to the next stage, the ...Pre-K children knew what to expect, and could talk through the whole cycle. The caterpillars served as inspiration for role play, such as acting out the life cycle, and creative arts, using the real life caterpillars as well as printed pictures and images on the iPad to help with making drawings. This morning we finally had a butterfly emerge from his chrysalis! Keep an eye out for the video of it happening!

22.01.2022 Happy Friday! Here are some photos from our busy week at Pre-K. Lately the class have been exploring different ways to use natural elements, including painting with pine cones and berries, making and using paints from fruits and vegetables, making crayon resist imprints of leaves, and incorporating petals, leaves, shells, stones, and feathers into pattern and mandala making. We hope that you all have fantastic weekends, and we look forward to seeing everyone next week!

22.01.2022 Rainbow treats, celebrations of love, and laptops open at https://check.aec.gov.au are available for our families in both centre foyers today!

22.01.2022 Its happened! On Friday, Miss Libby had the big chop and shave! She popped in to the centre and let some of the educators trim her hair down, before heading to her hairdresser to get the rest shaved off. Thank you so much to the families who made a donation to the Leukaemia Foundation on Libbys fundraising page- were proud to announce that she passed her goal amount of $1000. If you would like to donate, there is still time- we will share the link in the comments of this post. Once again were very proud of Libby for her dedication to the Worlds Greatest Shave!

21.01.2022 "Hoppy" Easter from these cheeky bunnies! We hope you have a safe and fun-filled long weekend!

21.01.2022 Are you using KindyNow to alert the centre of your child's absences, or to secure additional days? Find the links to download the app below!

21.01.2022 Hello Ghosts and Ghouls! Don’t forget that Friday, the 27th of October, is our Centre Halloween Party! Festivities will be held in Centre A from 6.30pm 7.30pm, and we can’t wait to see you all! Come along dressed in your best Halloween costumes- parents and children alike!... Throughout the evening, you can visit the different areas to find some TRICKS or TREATS! Knock on each door and discover what’s hidden inside, as every room has something different to explore! Have your photo taken in the creepy classroom, make a sweet treat in the haunted bakery, engage in some spooky sensory play, and much, much more! Every space has the chance to collect tricks or treats, so prepared to be surprised! Don’t forget to vote for the best decorated classroom as well! We can’t wait to see you all there- we know the children are so excited about the event and are keen to come along!

19.01.2022 Dear families, As per this morning's KindyHub email, after continued weather forecast reviews, and after gaining advice from the SES and QLD Emergency Services, the centre will remain closed today. With families and educators being so widespread from the centre, we had to consider a greater scope of road closures and travel risks, along with the still current flood and storm warnings, before making this decision.... We are still encouraging everyone to stay off the roads, and advise everyone to keep up-to-date and alert to weather conditions, flash flooding, and road closures in their local area. Once again, thank you all so much for your continued understanding, patience, and support!

18.01.2022 Good morning, everyone! Just a friendly reminder that we are having our Valentine's Day Disco here at the centre tonight! Dress up in pink or red, and come along from 6pm for lots of fun and dancing! We're also asking that you bring along a plate of food to share- just no nuts, please!... We're gearing up for a great night, and can't wait to see you all here!

18.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! It's been a great week here at Pre-K, and we hope you enjoy seeing these photos of some of the things we've been up to. We hope that you all have a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next week!

18.01.2022 Our bake sale is well underway. With lots of goodies being purchased and the money all going to a great cause. We will continue our bake sale this afternoon and again tomorrow, so dont forget to bring along a gold coin and get yourself a treat.

18.01.2022 The team at Creative Garden are getting together to participate in Walk for Autism 2017. Any donation you can make toward Aspect (Autism Support Australia) will be thankfully received! Follow the link through to our Supporter Page to find out more information!

18.01.2022 Happy happy Friday from Pre-K! As there have been some cooler days this week, we have been able to have more outdoor time, including setting up for Indoor/Outdoor play. Having the door open gives the children the freedom to move between spaces and experiences, helping them to feel more freedom in what they engage with. As a result, we've also been bringing more of the outside in (such as cutting herbs), and taking more traditional indoor experiences out (like playdough making... and block construction). The Pre-K children have really enjoyed themselves this week- we've had so many smiles, lots of cheeky giggles, and witnessed lots of friendships through role-play, sharing, and turn-taking. We hope that you all enjoy the rest of your day, and that you have a brilliant weekend!

17.01.2022 It's Friday again already! Here's just a snippet of what we've been up to this week at Pre-K :) Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to seeing you all next time!

17.01.2022 Hello Ghosts and Ghouls! Dont forget that Friday, the 27th of October, is our Centre Halloween Party! Festivities will be held in Centre A from 6.30pm 7.30pm, and we cant wait to see you all! Come along dressed in your best Halloween costumes- parents and children alike!... Throughout the evening, you can visit the different areas to find some TRICKS or TREATS! Knock on each door and discover whats hidden inside, as every room has something different to explore! Have your photo taken in the creepy classroom, make a sweet treat in the haunted bakery, engage in some spooky sensory play, and much, much more! Every space has the chance to collect tricks or treats, so prepared to be surprised! Dont forget to vote for the best decorated classroom as well! We cant wait to see you all there- we know the children are so excited about the event and are keen to come along!

17.01.2022 Friday photos from Pre-K! This week we have been busy preparing our Easter bonnets for next week's Easter party. All the details were sent out yesterday via KindyHub, so check your emails for all the information! Wishing all our families a fabulous weekend!

16.01.2022 Here are a few pictures from the Junior Kindy room. We have had such a great few weeks learning, exploring and interacting with our friends! The children have thoroughly enjoyed arts and crafts, outdoor play and cooking cupcakes! Happy Friday, we hope you have a lovely weekend. Junior Kindy! :)

15.01.2022 Happy Friday! At Pre-K we've had a brilliant week full of climbing, dancing,stories, rainbows, dress ups, building, fire trucks, and love! Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend- we look forward to seeing you again next week :)

15.01.2022 Friday photos from Pre-K. We've had a brilliant week getting up to all sorts of fun, discovery, and laughter together. Wishing all our families a lovely weekend- we look forward to hearing about what you all got up to and how much you enjoyed it!

15.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! We have had such a brilliant week here at Pre-K! Here's just a small list of our favourite experiences from the week: - Prepping the garden for new plants, and finding worms in the process - Exploring different shapes via block painting, flashcards, searching in the environment around us, and drawing on the whiteboards... - Doing lots of cooking in the sandpit - Plants new flowers and herbs in our garden beds - Creating balancing courses with various things to challenge our skills - Dancing to The Wiggles We hope that you all have excellent weekends!

14.01.2022 Happy Educators Day to our Amazing Educators at Creative Garden Sinnamon Park!!

13.01.2022 We're proud to share that this year Miss Libby is participating in the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave- in a couple of weeks time she will be shaving off her hair, and would appreciate your support! If you'd like to sponsor Libby and make a donation, please follow the link below!

13.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended our end of year party this morning. We hope you all had a great time! A big thank you to everyone who brought along a donation for the Red Bag appeal. We are amazed at the generosity of our families, the trolley is over flowing with goodies for those in need this Christmas.

13.01.2022 We’re almost ready for you all to arrive... Halloween fun from 6.30-7.30 tonight!

13.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda who won Educator of the YEAR for QLD!! We are so super proud of her and all our team, we couldn't do this without you Amanda was chosen from all educators throughout QLD due to the amazing feedback we received from all our families, this was chosen by an external party which makes this award even more special Congratulations and Happy educators day :) Thank you to all our families who have celebrated with us by bringing in something special to eat for the educators and for providing us with all your feedback.

12.01.2022 This week our centre has been featured in the South West Satellite newspaper! Our Kindergarten class have been regularly visiting and spending time with the residents at Sinnamon Village, after meeting and developing a relationship with a particular resident, Pat Passfield. Last week they attended a Christmas Party at Sinnamon Village, performing some songs for everyone and having some entertainment by the residents.

12.01.2022 Good afternoon, everyone! We love sharing highlights from our week in Pre-K! As always, it's been a week full of smiles, laughter, cuddles, and fun! Here's what we've been up to this week: - Using plants and flowers with playdough and in the sandpit... - Developing fine motor skills through using scissors, felt pens and pencils, and painting with loose parts - Using the empty garden bed as a construction site with the trucks and diggers - Creating yoga routines together - Using sensory sacks and a hammock made by one of our incredible parents! We hope you all have a brilliant weekend and don't get too wet!

11.01.2022 We have finished our collection here at the centre for Fiver for a farmer, thank you so much to everyone who donated, baked and bought! we have raised an amazing $545! The drought is far from over and its not too late to donate via the link below :)

11.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, Looking ahead at weather forecasts, as well as considering the safety on the roads for our families and educators, it is unlikely that the centre will be open tomorrow. Should anything change overnight, we will provide an update early in the morning via KindyHub, email, and Facebook.... We appreciate your understanding of these circumstances, and thank you for your patience in waiting for an update.

11.01.2022 This holiday season, we are collecting for two different bag appeals- the Wesley Mission Red Bag Appeal, and Share the Dignitys Its In The Bag Appeal. We have already had some generous donations arrive at the service, and we extend a huge thank you to those who have donated. Please see the photos below for donation items for each of the appeals, and if you are able to donate, please bring your handbags and items to the office.

10.01.2022 Good morning everyone! It's been a busy few weeks for Pre-K, and we thought we'd drop in and share some photos showing what we've been up to! With cooler weather on the way we've been spending more time outdoors, loving the chance to run, climb, balance, and dig.... Loose parts have been coming in by the box-full and we LOVE it! So many items have provided endless open-ended experience for the children to set up and engage in. See last week's newsletter for more info on this! Of course, playdough is always popular with the Pre-K class! We added some eucalyptus oil to our latest batch for an extra sensory element, and it has made our classroom smell so good! Wishing all our Creative Garden families a wonderful week!

09.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! We're so excited for our Mother's Day celebrations at the centre this afternoon- we can't wait to see all our special guests! Hope you enjoy looking through our photos from the week, and wish you all a fabulous weekend!

09.01.2022 This week we have been highlighting and celebrating one of our G8 Core Values - Passion. The Pre-K class held Group Time discussions about what passion is. We talked about the passions of the educators and the children, and why we're passionate about these things. We even discovered that some of us have the same passions as one another! Throughout the week, the children shared their individual passions in the photos here. They worked hard to decorate photo frames, so that we could display the photos and share their passions around the centre!

09.01.2022 Kindergarten, Pre-K, Junior Kindy, and Toddler 2 are enjoying a visit from Mt Ommaney Fire Station right now!

08.01.2022 This week at our service we are celebrating Dedication. Particularly this week, we are celebrating our teams dedication to celebrating diversity, equality, and love. This Thursday, the 24th of August, is the last day for Australians to enrol or check that their details are up to date with the Australian Electoral Commission, to ensure that their vote is counted in the upcoming plebiscite on Same Sex Marriage. To encourage all families at our service to register and vote, one... of our centres children and her mums will be baking and bringing in rainbow cupcakes and treats to share with everyone! These will be available in the centre foyers, and we will also have a laptop set up for those whove not done so to check and update their details. Additionally, we understand that while ticking a box to vote may be simple; returning you vote to a post box may be a bit difficult. Thats why we will be offering for families to drop their return vote envelops off at the service, for us to pop into the mail for you. Further details on this will come closer to the date that dates are due to be returned.

07.01.2022 We enjoyed making delicious Lamington cupcakes as a special treat for Australia Day. Click the link for our recipe to make your own! http://bit.ly/2jOYnon

07.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! You can read all about our recent experiences in this week's centre newsletter- happy reading! Have a great weekend, everyone- we hope you stay dry!

06.01.2022 CENTRE EVENT: You are invited to our Easter Celebration at the centre! On Thursday, 29th of March, from 3.30pm we will be hosting an Easter Hat Parade & Egg Hunt.... The Jagera and Turrbal Kindergarten classes will be parading their Easter bonnets around the middle yard for everyone to admire, while the younger groups will create some Easter themed craft. This will be followed by Egg Hunts in respective playgrounds. We are asking that families bring along donations of Easter Eggs or individually wrapped treats for the hunt. Please drop these off in the office any time before the event! If your child does not attend the service, you are welcome to bring them along and stay with them for the celebrations.

06.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that we have received our Assessment and Rating letter back today and we are now rated... EXCEEDING in all Quality Areas!!! This is an awesome result and we would like to thank all the parents, children, managers and EDUCATORS who have played a part in this amazing result!!

06.01.2022 Here are a few photos from the Junior Kindy room :)

06.01.2022 It’s Send a Card to a Friend Day! :)

06.01.2022 Noticed some of our educators sporting bright green shirts this week? That's because we're taking part in the Walk for Autism! So far, the steps of every single person taking part in the Walk for Autism have added up to walking the circumference of the world- not just once, but close to twice! And we're only three days in- think about how many steps will add up by Sunday! Thank you to those who've been able to donate so far. Already, $380k has been raised in total for Aspect.... As a team we've smashed our goal, but you can still donate by following the link and selecting "Give Now". We, and Aspect, are so thankful for any donation you can make! https://autism-walk.everydayhero.com//creative-garden-sinn

05.01.2022 Photos from the last two weeks at Pre-K. We've been busy! We hope all our families have a brilliant weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next week!

05.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! We've had such a fun-filled week, as we're sure you can see by all these photos. Whether you're getting up to a wonderful adventure or having some rest and relaxation at home, we hope you enjoy your weekend!

04.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! We've had some great fun over the last couple of weeks. You can read all about what we've been enjoying in this week's newsletter :) Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone for PJ Week next week!

04.01.2022 Happy Friday from Pre-K! We hope you all enjoy looking through these photos from our week. You can read all about our recent favourite experiences in the Weekly Centre Newsletter. We're really looking forward to the Valentine's Disco tonight, and hope to see you here! If you can't make it, then have a brilliant weekend, and try to keep cool!

03.01.2022 We're at it again! The team at Creative Garden are getting together to participate in Walk for Autism 2018. Any donation you can make toward Aspect (Autism Support Australia) will be thankfully received! Follow the link through to our Supporter Page to find out more information about Aspect, as well as what we're doing to raise awareness and much needed funds. https://walk-for-autism-2018.everydayhero.com//cre/members

03.01.2022 The New Child Care Subsidy is fast approaching. Act Now. Complete your Child Care Subsidy assessment in my.gov.au

03.01.2022 Were almost ready for you all to arrive... Halloween fun from 6.30-7.30 tonight!

02.01.2022 It's not too late to show your support! We're getting closer and closer to our goal, and would appreciate anything you can do to help us reach it!

02.01.2022 Good morning and happy Monday! We are back to our usual operating today, and can't wait to see you all! However, our centre phone lines are still down. We're working on getting this fixed as soon as possible, but in the meantime, please use the KindyNow app to notify us on any absences, and send through an email to the centre if there's anything else you need.... Sorry for any convenience, and thanks for your understanding. As soon as the phones are back up and running we will let everyone know.

02.01.2022 What an Amazing job our Jagera and Turrbal rooms did today! The residents at the Wesley Mission were blown away with the fantastic singing, and dancing (by the Geckos and Koalas) and how well behaved all the children were! A massive thank you to the Parents and Educators who came in as extra help for the day we really appreciate your assistance with walking the children up to the concert, handing out cards, looking after bags, hats a water bottles and then walking the children back I'm sure you all deserve a good rest this afternoon! Keep an eye out in the local paper for some fantastic photos of the children!!

01.01.2022 Kindergarten Tadpoles: Two weeks ago in the Kindergarten room, Indigo and her family donated some tadpoles. Over this time the Kindergarten children have been caring for them and learning about what they need in order to survive and grow into frogs. The Kindergarten children have helped both Miss Karley and Miss Alex clean out their water every few days, as they have found out that tadpoles can be very messy. They also learnt that a tadpoles favourite food is green grapes.... At the moment the tadpoles have gained colour and grown larger since we first had them. Some of the Kindergarten children have hypothesised that next week they may start growing legs. After some research made by the Kindergarten children they learnt that the back legs will grow first. We also made another hypothesis that they may be Graceful Tree Frogs, but only time will tell. We will keep you updated on our tadpoles progress as they transform into frogs.

01.01.2022 Happy belated Australia Day! Pre-K (and Kindergarten) had so much fun outside today! From face paint zinc to tattoos, thong-throwing competitions to slip-n-sliding, we did it all! With so many smiles and so much laughter, it was a brilliant way to end the week. Wishing everyone a lovely weekend, and we will see you all again on Monday!

01.01.2022 Good morning, and happy Monday, everyone! Here are some photos from last week at Pre-K. The cooler weather meant that we got to enjoy some more time outdoors, much to everyone's delight! Of course, inside we still had lots of fun- construction, playdough, and craft still remain firm favourites amongst the class!... We hope that you all have a fantastic week, and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

01.01.2022 What a great opportunity to learn skills that one day may save a life.