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Melton Early Learning Kinders

Locality: Melton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9746 7008

Address: 31-33 Unitt Street 3337 Melton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.meltonelk.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A friendly reminder that Melton ELK will be closed tomorrow for the Queens Birthday Public Holiday. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday the 9th of June from 6:45am.

24.01.2022 Its National Science Week! To celebrate, the team at National Science Week will be sharing ideas and resources to inspire deep learning about science and STEM. Get started with DIY Science ideas and discover everyday science in your early learning service or home: bit.ly/3ivg89o

23.01.2022 ~Babies Room Educators~ Jodee (left) and Anne (right) Hello my name is Jodee and I have been working in the Early Childhood sector for eight years now. I am currently the Room Leader in the Babies room and the Educational Leader here at Melton ELK, I have worked at this service for three and a half years. I originally wanted to be a Primary School teacher but fell in love with the early years when completing my Diploma of Early Childhood Education. I am currently studying my... Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching. My favourite part about working in Early Childhood is supporting young children as they begin to explore and experiment within the world, seeing children make a new discovery is a rewarding aspect of my job. Hello, my name is Anne.I have come from Sri Lanka and am a mother of three children, I have a Diploma of Early Learning and I have been in the sector for ten years. I love working with children because I enjoy watching them grow. When I was a child in Sri Lanka my mother also worked as a childcare worker. Fun fact: I love to sing and dance.

23.01.2022 This week the children at Melton ELK had the opportunity to participate in a range of experiences for NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week celebrates the history and culture of Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders. Along with planned experiences the Kinder and Pre Kinder children were also able to engage in two online sessions throughout the week 'Discovering the Bush Bunyip' with Deanne Gilson and Storytime with Aunty Fay Muir. #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #bunyip

23.01.2022 When school goes back this week, itll look a little different. Schools will provide everything our kids need to study remotely but theres always room for ex...tra learning . Thats why were doing this. Were teaming up with ABC Australia to massively expand the educational programming on offer and to bring the classroom into the living room (or dinner table or kitchen). More than 4,000 videos, resources and games will be available on the ABC website that match up with the Victorian curriculum. Educational shows for primary and secondary students will run throughout the day, as well as mini-lessons led by teachers. Nothing will ever replace our incredible teachers and the work they do. But were making sure every Victorian student has access to as many learning opportunities as possible. BYO chair and bear.

23.01.2022 In these unprecedented times it is easy to feel overwhelmed and out of sorts. To assist our community here at Melton ELK, our team have signed up to the Be You initiative through Beyond Blue. This program offers our Educators the opportunity to engage in mental health learning which can then be put into practice with the children and be embedded within the curriculum. As we move throughout this journey we hope to be able to better support our staff, children, families and wider community.

21.01.2022 Today the children at Melton ELK were offered a range of ANZAC day activities from art & craft experiences, reading ANZAC Ted with their Educators and even making their own ANZAC biscuits.

21.01.2022 A friendly reminder tomorrow is PJ day at Melton ELK. We look forward to seeing all the children and Educators in their cosy pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns.

21.01.2022 Thank-you to our families for your ongoing support and patience during this period of uncertainty. We are still open and doing what we do best, caring for and educating the children. All important notifications about the centre are being sent to families via email. If you are not receiving this information please email us at [email protected]

20.01.2022 Late last year, Melton ELK signed up to be a part of the Achievement Program. The Achievement program is a Government initiative striving to create healthy environments for learning, working and living. The Achievement Program has six health priority areas, with every area having its own set of evidence based benchmarks for our service to work towards and achieve recognition. Today we received notification that all of our hard work and dedication to providing a healthy environment for our children, families & Educators has paid off and we have successfully achieved all health priority areas!

20.01.2022 A feel good post to hopefully brighten your day.

20.01.2022 Storms dont last forever. #wereallinthistogether #fightthedespair #stormsdontlastforever #rainbowtrailaustralia

19.01.2022 From the 1st of June Melton ELK will be taking NEW enrolments. To find out more please contact the centre on 9746 7008 or via email at [email protected]

18.01.2022 As the cooler weather is approaching we are reminded of the benefits of outdoor play in all weather conditions. Outdoor play provides children with invaluable experiences to learn about the weather and seasons, it encourages responsibility and independence to dress appropriately for outdoor play according to the weather. It reduces the spread of infection as it is harder to spread germs to each other in outdoor spaces. It exposes children to fresh air and vitamin D and helps children gain the unlimited benefits of outdoor play all year around.

18.01.2022 In non-COVID times we are lucky enough to have Paul from Sports 4 Kinders join us for a weekly sports session. During our current lockdown he has been sharing with us links to short videos for the children and families to try at home. (Weve been joining in at the centre as well.) Here is the link for session four.

17.01.2022 A friendly reminder that Melton ELK will be closed tomorrow for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. We will return as normal from 6:45am on Wednesday the 4th of November.

17.01.2022 Dont forget tomorrow is Jeans for Genes day at Melton ELK.

16.01.2022 A friendly reminder that next week is book week here at Melton ELK. All children and Educators are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character or bring in their favourite book for their Educator's to read with their class. We will also be closed next Friday (23/10/2020) for the Grand Final day Public Holiday.

16.01.2022 Dear Families, Please check your emails for communication just sent out from the centre.

16.01.2022 The children were excited to see that we had a surprise visitor in our yard this morning, a duck had popped in to see us! This lead to some great conversations with the children that we can research further like where do we think the duck came from?

15.01.2022 From 6pm tomorrow night the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island will be live-streamed. We cant wait to watch. Who else will be tuning in?

15.01.2022 Some clarification on what the new easing of COVID-19 restrictions mean for you and your family.

15.01.2022 THE VOTES ARE IN! The Victorian Electoral Commission has counted the votes and your Councillors for the next four years are: Cambridge ward: Kathy Majdlik, Stev...e Abboushi, Goran Kesic Coburn ward: Bob Turner, Ashleigh Vandenberg, Sophie Ramsey, Julie Shannon Watts ward: Lara Carli, Moira Deeming The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be elected at the Council meeting on Monday 16 November.

15.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educator Day and this year more than ever we would like to thank our team for all they do for the children, families and the centre! With so much uncertainty this year our educators have pulled together as a team to ensure the childrens well-being and engaging learning environments are and always will be our top priorities. We as a centre would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication each team member provides. We appreciate everything you do and we look forward to the time when we can all come together to celebrate our successes.

13.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! We look forward having all the special people from our Melton ELK join us for belated celebrations as soon as its safe to do so.

13.01.2022 I think we were most excited to read playgrounds are re-opening.

13.01.2022 Our immunisation sessions are back at their regular venues, and we have three sessions scheduled this week: - Melton Community Hall, Tuesday 16 June 5.30pm-7.30...pm - Diggers Rest Family Services Centre, Thursday 18 June 10.00am-11.00am - Aintree Childrens and Community Hub, Thursday 18 June 1.30pm-2.30pm Our staff will continue to follow special procedures based on the latest advice on staying safe during the COVOID-19 pandemic, and were asking parents to follow some precautions as well. For more information on precautions to follow when attending these sessions, and to download the updated immunisation schedule, please visit our website: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Health-safety-/Immunisation

12.01.2022 Dont forget tomorrow is crazy hair day at Melton ELK. We cant to see everyones creations.

11.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers in our Melton ELK community! We look forward having you all join us for a belated Mothers Day afternoon tea as soon as its safe to do so.

11.01.2022 Storytime at City of Melton Libraries

11.01.2022 A friendly reminder that Melton ELK is closed today for the Good Friday Public Holiday and will be closed again on Monday for the Easter Monday Public Holiday. We will be open as normal from 6:45am on Tuesday morning.

10.01.2022 I know lots of parents and students have been waiting for this one so heres all the info you need on whats happening for Term 3. As we flagged last week, al...l schools in regional and rural Victoria except for Mitchell Shire will return to face-to-face learning as planned tomorrow. Years 11, 12, and specialist school students within Stage 3 restricted areas will also start back in the classroom. School holidays for Preps to Year 10s in Stage 3 restricted areas have been extended by a week and on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, theyll begin remote learning on Monday 20 July. Thats because while were doing everything we can to drive case numbers down, its really important not to have hundreds of thousands of kids and their parents and carers moving around every day. Few points to note: Well still have on-site supervision for any student who needs it whether thats because their parents are out working, for vulnerable kids, or those with disabilities who need extra support. All students attending class or on-site supervision in Stage 3 restricted areas will be temperature-checked daily. Kids leaving the Stage 3 area for school will also be temperature-checked each morning when they get there. Students who received a laptop or tablet to learn from home last term should still have these but well also be loaning out a further 1,000 devices and 2,500 dongles to make sure everyone has what they need to learn. School breakfast and lunch clubs will continue to run for any student that needs them whether theyre learning face-to-face or at home. For families on the edge of the boundary, whether students learn in the classroom or remotely is based on the location of the school not where you live. This ensures kids will be doing the same thing as their classmates regardless of their home address. Im sure people will be wondering Why these year levels and not others? We want to make sure all our VCE and VCAL kids across the state are in the same boat and everyone gets an equal chance to do their best. Plus Year 12s have next year to plan for and we want to make sure they have as much support as possible over the next six months. Feedback last term was that remote learning for specialist school students, their families and their teachers was incredibly challenging. Thats why weve made this call. I know people will have differing views and mixed feelings about this. I know kids will miss their mates. And I appreciate that it probably feels a bit unsettling for everyone students and parents alike. My heartfelt thanks for your patience and resilience. There might be a few blips along the way but were doing our utmost to make this transition as smooth as possible. And finally, to our hard-working teachers and school staff: Thank you for everything. You are truly irreplaceable.

09.01.2022 We have two immunisation sessions scheduled this week: Tuesday 8 September 5.30pm-7.30pm Banchory Community Centre Thursday 10 September 10am-12pm Bridge Road C...ommunity Centre Please note that so we can adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, just one parent should attend with their child/baby. Please avoid bringing siblings if you can. Our staff continue to follow special procedures based on the latest advice on staying safe during the COVOID-19 pandemic, and were asking parents to follow some precautions as well. For more information on precautions to follow when attending these sessions, and to download the updated immunisation schedule, please visit our website: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Health-safety-/Immunisation

08.01.2022 Here at Melton Early Learning Kinders learning is child lead and driven by children's interests and developmental stages. In our Pre Kinder room the children have shown a lot of interest in the Woolworths Discovery Gardens, the children have bought some to the centre and along with their educators have planted and began caring for the seedlings while learning about how they grow. The children have been keeping a close eye on the progress of their gardens and are excited to witness mother nature in real time.

08.01.2022 From 11.59pm on the 21st of June we are at the next stage of restriction easing.

07.01.2022 Our lovely neighbours at Earth Village Cafe are launching a free lunch pack service for those in need. Available Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.

07.01.2022 A friendly reminder that we are closed tomorrow and Monday for the Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays. We hope you enjoy your time off, stay safe and we will see you all back at the centre from Tuesday the 6th of April.

06.01.2022 Dear Families, As per our recent Email, all children and Educators will be temperature checked upon arrival to the service from Monday morning. Thank-you for your patience and understanding during this time.

06.01.2022 I know a lot of people have been waiting for this, so Ill cut to the chase. On Tuesday 26 May all Prep, Grade 1 and 2, and all VCE, VCAL and specialist schoo...l students will return to classroom learning. All other year levels will return on Tuesday 9 June. And Monday 25 May will be a pupil-free day to make sure everythings ready to go. Well still be offering on-site supervision during those two interim weeks for families who need it but by 9 June, all kids will be back to face-to-face learning in the classroom. Our Government will provide additional funding for daily cleaning and extra sanitiser and soap supplies. Well prioritise testing for any Victorian school staff members who wish to do so, including those without symptoms. And well support teachers and staff at greater risk to continue working remotely. That includes older staff or those with underlying health conditions. Schools will be taking extra precautions too such as staggered drop off and pickup times to avoid lots of parents being in the same place at the same time. While we were working so hard to flatten the curve, it was really important not to have a million kids and their parents and carers moving around the community every day. But thanks to everyones hard work, were now able to make some changes. We always said wed follow the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, and that our decisions would be based on evidence and they are. But its only because people stayed home and stayed apart and hundreds of thousands of Victorians got tested that we have the data to back this up and the confidence to move forward. The next couple of weeks will be crucial, and Ill keep you posted every step of the way. I know wrangling a preppy while youre trying to work from home is a challenge. That studying for a SAC or an exam from the kitchen table was never going to be ideal. And that teaching a class of five-year-olds online is something no-ones ever been asked to do before. But thanks to the hard work and patience of parents, carers, teachers and staff, and students weve done it. And done it so well.

06.01.2022 Have you updated your family income estimate for 2020-21? Here are a few reminders of the types of income you need to include on top of the regular income you a...nd your partner earn. You need to factor in if theres a chance youll: - get a pay rise - start working more hours or overtime, or - earn a work bonus. You also need to include other kinds of income, such as: - certain Centrelink payments (such as JobSeeker) - Coronavirus Supplement paid with your income support payment - certain Veterans Affairs payments - JobKeeper payment (paid by your employer) - income from investments - money from a redundancy - salary sacrificed super contributions, and - compensation payouts. You dont need to include: - $750 Economic Support Payment - Early release of super because youve been financially affected by coronavirus - Family Tax Benefit - Child Care Subsidy, and - Carer Allowance. We have more information to help you here: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/familyincomeestimate

05.01.2022 At Melton ELK we believe our team of early childhood educators are one of our most valuable assets and we could not achieve our goals or honour our philosophies without their knowledge, support and hard work. Our team understand the responsibility that comes with the role of an educator and are committed to ensuring that every child not only enjoys their time with us, but has been exposed to every available development and learning opportunity. If you would like to come and meet our team or are simply interested in joining our team please contact 9746 7008 or [email protected]

05.01.2022 ~ Easter Celebrations ~ Today at Melton ELK, we had a surprise visit from the Easter bunny who left Easter eggs in our yards! The children were able to participate in an Easter egg hunt before spending the afternoon participating in Easter activities. The children also helped draw the winners of our Easter raffle. The money raised is being donated by the centre to the Good Friday Appeal We thank everyone for their donation we were able to raise $127 from the sale of our raffle tickets. (If you would still like to donate at the centre please do so by Wednesday the 7th of April.)

04.01.2022 Dear Families, Please see our recent email communication on the Victorian Chief Health Officers advice on face coverings.

03.01.2022 Sharon from Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation sharing a story for National Reconciliation Week. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

03.01.2022 This Friday is Jeans for Genes day, we are encouraging all children and Educators to come dressed in their favourite jeans. If you would like to contribute to our fundraising efforts a donation box is available at the centre or for a contactless option please follow the link below with all money raised going to the Childrens Medical Research Institute.

03.01.2022 Take a Tour!!! We welcome all families to visit and tour our centre, let us show you everything we have on offer for your child’s care and education. To Enrol at Melton Early Learning Kinders is easy:... Book a tour by clicking on the link below or calling 03 9746 7008 Visit our centre and meet our lovely team of Educators Collect and complete our enrolment kit and our friendly team can help you register with the CCS Discuss our flexible session hours to get the most out of your eligible funding Book in your FREE orientation sessions Contact us to discuss how your eligible hours can be optimised and which sessions are best suited to your requirements. www.meltonelk.com.au #melton #meltonelk #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #kindergarten

02.01.2022 *** Please be aware and stay safe. ***

01.01.2022 The team at Melton ELK would like to wish all of our families a very Happy Easter! We hope you have a fantastic day and are enjoying the long weekend.

01.01.2022 A friendly reminder that Melton ELK is closed tomorrow for the Labour Day public holiday. We will reopen as normal from 6:45am on Tuesday the 10th of March.

01.01.2022 With the current state of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 we have been unable to hold our normal raffle for the Good Friday Appeal and afternoon of Easter activities. We have this year put all of the childrens names in a basket to select the winner of our Easter hamper. If you would still like to donate to the Good Friday Appeal you can do so online at donation.goodfridayappeal.com.au