Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre in Diggers Rest, Victoria | Community organisation

Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre

Locality: Diggers Rest, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9740 0394

Address: 10A Farm Rd 3427 Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/

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25.01.2022 This week at Diggers Rest ELC our center has been buzzing with excitement as we have welcomed back many of our lovely families. Everyone has settled in very well this week and they have enjoyed reconnecting with their friends and their educators. To see more about Diggers Rest please go to our website www.childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au

25.01.2022 In the Heath and wattle room the children have been very busy learning different skills. They have been working with construction toys of different shapes and sizes the children have had to decipher how they connect together and what different patterns they make. This activity is helping to support their fine motor development and cognitive function. They have also been busy creating art work with paints, through this play they are developing their ability to recognise colour...s and begin developing their pincer grip. EYLF learning outcome 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity National Quality Standard Element 1.3.1 Each child’s learning and development is assessed or evaluated as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection. For further information about our wonderful service and the programs we offer please call or centre director Rebecca on 03 9749 0394 Or visit our website https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/

24.01.2022 As its now September and we have some lovely Spring days coming up, just a friendly reminder to please pack a hat in your childs bag as the children will now be wearing these for outdoor play

24.01.2022 From tonight we can watch the little penguins walk up the beach to their homes on Phillip Island as the Penguin Parade will now be live each evening from 6pm!

23.01.2022 To all of our wonderful families, we understand this is a very difficult time and we are here with you for the next 6 weeks to provide ways to keep your children learning, creative and active during this lockdown. We are still working through information provided by the State Government as to which children we will be able to provide care for during these Stage 4 restrictions. We want to ensure that for all families whether you fall into the permitted category for care or n...ot there is no need to cancel your booking during this time. All of your childrens bookings will remain in place so that once restrictions are removed their booking will still be secured. There will be no payments taken during these Stage 4 restrictions for children not attending and absences over these 6 weeks will not be counted towards your 42 allowed absences each year. We will update you with further information tomorrow so all families are aware of their situation by Thursday. Take care and we are all in this together!

23.01.2022 We would like to thank Harrison, Claire and David for their beautiful donation of this lovely cake, we are so spoilt! We look forward to using it next year as our centres birthday cake. https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/

22.01.2022 In conjunction with science week we participated in a colouring mixing experiment. Firstly we watched a video explaining the difference between primary, secondary, and also Tertiary colours. All the children were engaged. And appeared to thoroughly enjoy expressing their own ideas as to what colour they thought was going to be made next. National Quality Standard 1.2.1 intentional teaching - Educators are deliberate, purposeful; and thoughtful in their decisions and actions E...YLF Learning outcome 4.1 - Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity EYLF Learning outcome 4.2 - Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, enquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating To learn more about our educational programs please call us on 03 9740 0394

21.01.2022 A special bedtime story for Fathers Day and all the awesome dads! Happy Fathers Day!

21.01.2022 Welcome to the Orchid room. In here we have been learning how to care for a baby doll. The joys of camping with a friend as we cant go out and camp at the moment we brought the camp grounds to our children. And while the weather is so lovely and warm outside the children have been enjoying most of their days outside, either playing on the slide or playing in the sandpit or simply laying down soaking up some sunshine. All while enjoying the company of their friends and all the...ir educators. Element 3.1.1 Fit for purpose Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, fixtures and fittings are suitable for their purpose, including supporting the access of every child. EYLF learning outcome 1.3 - children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities. Call 9740 0394 to find out more information or to book a tour today.

21.01.2022 A conversation can change a life. Today is #RUOKDay, a national reminder to ask yourself and those around you R U OK? This years message is Theres more to say after R U OK? - Ask, then listen, encourage action and check in. Learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay

21.01.2022 Given this afternoons announcement from the State Government that as of 6:00pm tonight, August 2, Stage 4 restrictions will be in effect across metropolitan Melbourne for at least the next 6 weeks. We are awaiting further announcements and clarification on this tomorrow and what this will mean for Diggers Rest ELC. We will provide updates to families tomorrow via email, socials and our website. Stay safe!

21.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of the wonderful dads and step-dads who make our lives so special. Relax, do something you enjoy and have a wonderful day!

20.01.2022 We know that for children and young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. Thats why the YMCAs of Australia (the Y) have developed the innovative Stay Safe, Tell Someone Program that empowers children, young people and adults to tell someone if they are worried or concerned about their safety. #StaySafeTellSomeone #NCPW #theY

20.01.2022 We would like to give a warm welcome to our amazing new kinder teacher Jaspreet! Hi, My name is Jaspreet and I am the kindergarten teacher at the Y Diggers Rest. I hold a Bachelor of Education and Care (Birth to Five years). I have been working as an early childhood educator for 10 years. I strongly believe that the first five years of children’s lives play an important role towards learning and development. The first five years support them to become independent, confide...nt and knowledgeable citizens in the future. As a Kinder Teacher, I feel honoured to facilitate an active role in promoting the best start for each child. I believe that PLAY is a key for children to unlock the new learning and understanding about their world. I respect that families are the first teacher in their children’s lives. I believe in working together with families and communities to shape children’s lives with consistency and fun-learning. I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the traditional custodians of this land. I show my humble respect to them, their culture and nature. I believe in using natural resources or loose parts through play. It supports children to learn sustainable practices and appreciate natural resources. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your family. Thank you..

20.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the Diggers rest team

19.01.2022 Today we all have the opportunity to say thank to our amazing educators, who turn up everyday with their enormous hearts we are so privileged to have such an amazing team. We are so very proud of our Diggers Rest Early Learning Family.

18.01.2022 Watch as our first baby chick hatches out of its egg. The chick is happy and healthy. She is very sleepy and wil joining her sisters after 24 hrs!

16.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from the Diggers Rest ELC team!

16.01.2022 At the Y we believe in the power of inspired young people. For young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. Offering safe spaces for kids to enjoy being kids is one of our greatest privileges. Whether its at a Recreation Centre, an Early Learning Centre, an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program, gymnastics or a camp we offer so many programs and services for Children and Young People places of connection and belonging. Find out more: childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/stay_safe_tell_so/ #StaySafeTellSomeone #NCPW #theY

16.01.2022 In the Heath room the children have been learning about Healthy food choices. Using a Magnetic Lunch Box the children selected different food items that they felt would work into a healthy lunch box. And as some of these children will be moving on to school next year this was a great way for them to start thinking of the types of food that will help provide their bodies with the right nutrition and energy to get through a busy school day. National Quality Standard Element 2....1.3 Healthy lifestyle - healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child. Learning outcome 3.2 -children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical well being.

15.01.2022 On behalf of Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre we would like to wish these 2 amazing educators Ramandeep and Sarah.L a very Happy Birthday :)

14.01.2022 To all Diggers Rest ELC families, An email has been sent to you and also via Storypark with an update on Stage 4 restrictions for our centre. Please carefully read and complete the required form by 9am Wednesday 5th August. Sorry for the short turn around but we are wanting to ensure we have the most up to date and accurate information for you. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

14.01.2022 Job Opportunity: Kindergarten Teacher - Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre Position Type: Full Time As the Early Childhood Teacher you will be responsible for d...eveloping and implementing an engaging curriculum, documenting childrens learning, providing positive opportunities and interactions with children, families and the local community and creating a fun and stimulating environment for the children to experience. If youd like to apply or find out more about the position please visit: https://bit.ly/2Y4HjAv

14.01.2022 Grab something to write or type with, it’s time for an experiment. To get started click https://bit.ly/3iDrx7I

14.01.2022 Join Sabeena as she sings some lovely songs in Hindi

14.01.2022 Good afternoon to all our wonderful Diggers Rest ELC families. We hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. Now that the weather is warming up and that the restrictions have relaxed a lot more its definitely time to talk sun safety. Below I have attach some important pieces of information for you all to look over and talk with your little ones to help them all begin to understand why being sun smart is extremely important for all of us. Please also find a link to the cancer ...council and sun smart websites if you would like any further resources. https://www.cancer.org.au/about-us/about-cancer-council/vic https://www.sunsmart.com.au/ EYLF learning outcome 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing National Quality Standard 2.2.2 At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard

14.01.2022 Happy Monday!! For lockdown 2.0 the Y have have Virtual Y! Check out the online fitness timetable with Y instructors as well as some Les Mills workouts, plus lots of youth, wellbeing and nutrition content. https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/

13.01.2022 Were off on a book scavenger hunt! This weeks scavenger hunt is about diving into your books to find interesting creatures, places and activities. How many from the list can you find? See if you can find them all!

13.01.2022 Book your child into Diggers Rest ELC for 2 or more days per week and receive an extra day FREE for the first 6 weeks! This will help your child adjust and settle into their new environment at Diggers Rest ELC and offers you an extra day of care at no cost. PLUS if you enrol by the end of February 2021 your child will receive a FREE scooter!... To enquire visit our website https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au//diggers/ *Terms and Conditions Apply

13.01.2022 We celebrated educators day today at Diggers Rest by giving all our educators a little gift pack . We acknowledge their wonderful efforts and hard work and dedication . A yummy subway lunch was also provided to the educators to continue the celebrations .

12.01.2022 Mel has been cooking up a storm in the kitchen today she made spinach, pumpkin, chickpea pizza with a lemon ricotta drizzle. #deliciousfood

11.01.2022 Your safety is important to us! Please help us in keeping Diggers Rest ELC safe by adhering to our safety measures when visiting the centre

11.01.2022 With the changes to Permitted Worker childcare permits in the last 24 hours the latest information and links to permits have been emailed out to families and can be found on our website.

10.01.2022 Please help us keep everyone safe by following state government regulations and for those aged 12 years and over please wear a face mask or face covering when entering our facility. Thank you

09.01.2022 Thank you to the amazing educators and families at Diggers Rest YMCA . It has been a wonderful week having you all back and watching the children and educators engaging in the incredible relationships they all have. Have an amazing weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone next week :)

08.01.2022 Happy 21st birthday Sarah We hope you have a fantastic day !

08.01.2022 Dear Families, We have just received an update that the Childcare Permit Form for those working from home is now available. https://www.vic.gov.au/worker-permit-scheme#childcare-permit... The Access to Childcare and Kinder (Working from Home) form is for permitted workers who are working from home and are unable to supervise their children in the course of their duties and who dont have anyone else in the household who can supervise them. Reasons for this might include the other parent also being a permitted worker or because it is a single parent household. The employee and employer are required to fill this form out. Please bring it with you on your childs next booked session, as from Thursday 6th August without this documentation, we will not be able to accept your child at our service. We thank-you for your co-operation and patience.

08.01.2022 To all our families that havent been permitted to attend care during this stage 4 lock down we wanted to let you know we miss you and are looking forward to seeing you all again soon :)

08.01.2022 Here at Diggers Rest ELC we have been having so much fun exploring different sensory activities and how they feel. In the younger rooms this is not just fun but a very important social skills activity as they play together and have bonding time with their peers. They have also been participating in NAIDOC week which is celebrating in coming together and understanding the differences between other cultures. If you would like to hear more about the our programmes and what we offer please call 03 9740 0394.

07.01.2022 The Y is celebrating 30 years of National Child Protection Week by rolling out one of the first ever child safety models co-designed by children and young people across a country. We are demonstrating our continued commitment as a leader in the safety of children through our Stay Safe, Tell Someone program. The program is the first to be developed through the eyes and voices of more than 500 children in Australia aged three to 18 who participated in face-to-face consultat...ions and surveys.Find out more: https://whittlesea.ymca.org.au/about/safeguarding-children/ #NCPW #StaySafeTellSomeone

07.01.2022 Today is the perfect raining day for an afternoon story performance with the Australian Chamber Orchestra!

07.01.2022 Did you know that every 10 minutes someone in Australia has a heart attack? This month is 'Red Feb', where we encourage everyone to wear red to show their support and donate towards heart disease research. #redfeb #whodoyouwearredfor #heartdisease #healthyheart #ymcawhittlesea

07.01.2022 Receive $2000 towards your fees as part of our Kindergarten program at Diggers Rest ELC for 2021! PLUS if you enrol by the end of February 2021 your child will receive a FREE scooter! To enquire visit our website https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/.../dig.../ ... *Terms and Conditions Apply

07.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators Day in which we recognise the wonderful work our educators do. In recent months we have seen just how essential their work is in educating, caring and developing the children they care for. To all our staff members...We are very proud of you and we appreciate all you are doing for the children, their families and our community. Enjoy your special day. Happy Educators Day!

06.01.2022 This week in the Daisy Room we have been enjoying the warmer days. We have been enjoying quite a lot of our day outside. While inside we have been working on our colour recognition using coloured ice blocks. This while fun was exposing the children to colours. They were all very excited and engaged, some were even very vocal and trying to communicate their colours. We have even started an activity on how to care for babies. National Qualtiy Standard Element 1.1.3 Program lear...ning opportunities All aspects of the program, including routines, are organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each child’s learning. EYLF Learning outcome 4.2 - Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, enquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating To find out more about our great programs please give us a call on 9740 0394

06.01.2022 In the Violet we have been very busy learning our colors through threading, large button boards and arts and crafts, it's been so much fun. We have been enjoying the warmer weather too and spending our time outside and exploring the our play ground the playing we have been using Natural resources thanks to mother nature to play with which has allowed us to explore the different textures. While we are inside we have had fun playing with dupplo and using it to construct many gr...eat buildings or very tall cars. We have also been playing with puzzles and exploring what everyday objects look like and understanding what their names are and what sounds they make. Element 1.1.1 Approved learning framework Curriculum decision making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators. EYLF learning outcome 4.2 - children develop a range of skills and processes such problem solving, enquiry, experimentation, hypothesizing, researching and investing. To book a tour at Diggers Rest ELC and meet the staff please phones 9740 0394

05.01.2022 This week in the Lily Room we have been enjoying the outside weather and working on gross motor skills and building or core strength by practicing our standing. It has also been fun to work on our hand strength while playing with blocks. While soaking up some lovely warm sunshine. While inside we have had fun with messy goop play. And as you can see on the faces, it appears that the little ones truly enjoyed exploring the texture and getting messy. We have also enjoyed the n...ew sensory bags that our educator Whitney has placed on the floor for us to play with and we have had fun pushing the colourful rice around that is inside the bag. We have been working on our self help skills a very important skill when your turning into a big kid and growing so fast. And the ever important quiet space where you just want to sit or lay with a good book. National Quality Standard Element 3.2.2 Resources support play-based learning - Resources, materials and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning EYLF learning outcome 1.1 - children feel safe, secure, and suppported. To see more about Diggers Rest please go to our website www.childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au

05.01.2022 A beautiful poem from YMCA Geelong Inc reflecting on our current situation and reminding us to ask those around us R U OK?

05.01.2022 Grab something to write or type with, its time for an experiment. To get started click https://bit.ly/3iDrx7I

04.01.2022 As we say goodbye to 2020 and a year like no other, we would like to thank our wonderful Diggers Rest community for coming along the journey with us. It has been wonderful seeing so many children and families back in the centre the past couple of months and we are excited for what 2021 has in store. 2021 is for starting fresh and having fun! From the team at Diggers Rest ELC Happy New Year!!

04.01.2022 Diggers Rest Job Opportunity! Cook As the Cook you will display a commitment and passionate belief in the mission of the YMCA. You will have exceptional knowledge of the food services industry and have a strong commitment to customer service.... As the Cook you will be required to plan and prepare nutritious meals in line with the ‘Healthy Together Victoria’ Program, which meets the needs of individual children in the service. You will join a team that is supportive and committed to your personal development. With a positive attitude towards a collaborative approach will help you succeed in this role. For more information on the position and to apply: https://bit.ly/3lZiDSw

04.01.2022 Story time with a dog called Spot!

04.01.2022 A picture of our Bachelor and Diploma qualified educators working together with our Educational leader to creat amazing educating programs and experiences! #brainstormingsession #teamwork https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au//diggers-

02.01.2022 To all our Fathers, Grandfathers, Fathers who Stepped up, Fathers to be and the Special Male role model in our lives. We would like to wish you all a very happy Fathers Day. While this one may look different we hope that you got spoilt and are safe in your homes surrounded by your loved ones. From the team at Diggers Rest Early Learning.

02.01.2022 Join us for a sing along about a little black sheep

02.01.2022 With the shops closed we have a fun activity on how to make your own chalk paint for drawing on the footpath or driveway.

02.01.2022 This week the Y Whittlesea are celebrating their Staff and Volunteer Recognition week. Congratulations to the Children's Services team who along with the Community Services team won the Circle of Excellence award for their hard work on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for everything you do for our community!

02.01.2022 When one story before bed is never enough. Enjoy a special A thousand hugs from Daddy story time.

01.01.2022 So many wonderful videos online at the moment and this one takes you on a tour of Melbourne Zoo, Healesville sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo! So many animals to spot and see!

01.01.2022 Everyone has the right to feel safe and be safe. If you see something, hear something, or feel something that makes you feel unsafe tell someone. Find out more: childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/stay_safe_tell_so/ #StaySafeTellSomeone #NCPW #theY