Enkindle Village School in Douglas | Primary School

Enkindle Village School

Locality: Douglas

Phone: +61 428 018 754

Address: Building 30, James Cook University 4811 Douglas, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 We support and appreciate the work of the Townsville Intercultural Centre Ltd. It is with thanks to our generous Enkindle community that we have been able to contribute food hampers in time for Christmas! Two of our Enkindlets were pleased to hand deliver the hampers this morning ... "I have found, that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver" - Maya Angelou

23.01.2022 Thank you Les Walker MP - Mundingburra for visiting Enkindle today! As a democratic school, with our very own student led parliament, we benefited greatly from discussions around the structure of a democratic government and the importance of a single vote We value our relationships with community leaders, and appreciate their investment in the next generation of leaders!

22.01.2022 Bruschetta Using our homegrown crops, the Enkindlet cooks created a delicious shared morning tea! The sense of achievement was palpable this morning, as was the tomato and onion under our feet! This real life learning is messy

22.01.2022 An interesting article on the difference between creativity and preservation and why both are crucial to society. We often hear from parents of our older students when they transfer from traditional schools that their once creative and bubbly child lost their spark at school. It’s then a challenging process to support these students into trusting their own voice again and encouraging them to express it in their work at Enkindle. ... But the challenge is well worth it and watching that spark reignite again and begin to grow is an amazing thing to witness! www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au https://theconversation.com/what-creativity-really-is-and-w

22.01.2022 Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. Benjamin Franklin We will be taking a step back from posting to allow space for members with lived experiences of racial prejudice and discrimination to be heard. We have a responsibility as educators and parents to lead by example for the next generation. Now is the time to listen, to learn, and shape a better future together. ... #blacklivesmatter #amplifymelanatedvoices

21.01.2022 "And at the end of the day your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling." - Shanti Another glorious morning spent at forest school. This pair of Enkindlets chose to make moulds of their faces in the clay mud! What a cool result

20.01.2022 Little people with BIG voices!! 8 yr old Bodhi is passionate about banning cigarettes, both for health and environmental reasons. Today he received a response to his letter all the way from parliament. So proud of our Enkindle kids, ready to be the amazing leaders of the future.

20.01.2022 No Enkindlets were harmed during this session of hands on play! "The benefits of roughhousing extend well beyond just the physical. It can also lead to heightened social and emotional intelligence too. For one, kids can learn to differentiate between different facial expressions and body language." https://usplaycoalition.org/benefits-of-roughhousing-blog

18.01.2022 This is a great resource for parents who are having conversations with their children at the moment about racism.

17.01.2022 We're back on the tools! What a busy day! Enkindle was a hive of excitement and enthusiasm today, as we caught up with our friends and welcomed many new families to our growing school community

17.01.2022 Our new website is LIVE! Check us out at: https://enkindleschool.qld.edu.au A huge thanks to Ashlee from Little Ant Consulting for her amazing work.

16.01.2022 Happy holidays! We hope everyone is having a great break and we’re looking forward to hearing all about it. This is a great article, it highlights one of the main reasons our school exists. It’s so important to allow children the space to simply be themselves, after all isn’t that what life is all about? To be happy. www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

14.01.2022 One very satisfied Enkindlet after lunch! How lucky are we to have our very own food truck for Friday lunches (or as we call it ‘Truckshop’)! Thank you Mangiamo Food Truck! ... www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

14.01.2022 What are your thoughts about worksheets? www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

13.01.2022 Did you know, Enkindle Village School is based on the JCU: James Cook University, Australia Townsville campus? We are lucky enough to have access to the University's incredible educational infrastructure as well as the glorious natural bushland and waterways on campus. Our community is grateful for this relationship with JCU, and the privilege it allows our children, to learn and grow in such a unique environment.

13.01.2022 Making Play-Doh! So much fun and allows for wonderful open ended curriculum questioning in a relaxed environment. We asked questions like: Can you predict what we need to add next to make Play-Doh? What colours make aqua? Which is heavier? Is there something you can make, something longer or shorter than another shape? Can you create a face to show how you feel? Thank you to our families for the donations coming in to school. We were able to make Play-Doh because of your generosity. www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

12.01.2022 So much fun and engagement had by our LEGO champs at the Townsville Junior Schools LEGO competition today. Thanks to Townsville Grammar School for hosting this great event. #scienceweek

12.01.2022 Anyone else get end of day amnesia? Our school communication board is a great source of information www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

12.01.2022 If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. David Sobel www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

11.01.2022 Enkindle is looking for help from our lovely wider community. We are needing donations of items that can help us create some amazing raffle packs to help us fundraise. If you can help, or if you know a local business that may be able to help please let them know.

11.01.2022 "Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and when the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results." - John Dewy

10.01.2022 This morning some Enkindle students and staff stood in solidarity with our First Nations people.

10.01.2022 CONNECTION This is exactly the type of environment we are creating at Enkindle, one where staff, students and families feel a sense of belonging and JOY. We’re looking for experienced teachers to add to our incredible team, if this sounds like the kind of workplace you want to be a part of reach out to our Principal at [email protected] www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

10.01.2022 Christmas Raffle Our Enkindlets are keen to raise funds for our very own robotics equipment! Coding and robotics have been key interest areas this year for a number of our students, and we would love to help them to pursue this interest further with our very own gear! How can you help? ... 1. Come and see us at the Rupertswood Family Fun Day, this Sunday the 29th of November, 8am - 12 noon! 2. Keep an eye out for our Enkindlets and their families selling raffle tickets! 3. Contact us directly to purchase tickets or to make a donation! Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5 We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our community for their generous donations toward our Christmas Raffle which includes beauty and massage vouchers, earrings, books, handmade beeswax wraps, artworks and much more! We are SO grateful for your support Calm Creative Priscilla's Makeup and Beauty Kala Day Spa Tina Maher Art Pina Colada Jewellery Kids in Harmony Sororis

09.01.2022 Feeling so grateful for our visit from Doomadgee State School. The boys showed us some amazing traditional dances and we all spent time getting to know each other and making new friends. A beautiful day spent making great connections. Thank you Doomadgee State School, we can’t wait to visit you too.

09.01.2022 Sir Ken Robinson PhD 1950 - 2020 Sir Ken Robinson PhD died peacefully, 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Many educators, especially those in alternative education, are feeling deeply saddened by the news of Ken's passing. ... He is one of my heroes, inspiring me to educate the whole-child, encourage creativity, provide opportunity for students to excel in their areas of passion and move away from the standardised model of education. I feel honored to be able to continue the necessary and inspiring work of such a great man. For those of who know of Ken, I ask you to please share a favourite quote below. For those of you who don't, I ask you to go and look at one of Ken's amazing TED talks such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX78iKhInsc I promise you will not be disappointed. See more

09.01.2022 A great day learning about some amazing schools and their inspiring ideas. Honoured to be able to share information about democratic education.

08.01.2022 When life gives you pumpkins make pumpkin soup! And some damper to go with it! Learning some amazing life skills today. Yummo!

07.01.2022 Enkindle Village School is looking for an extraordinary teacher! Our dedicated team of passionate and highly qualified teaching and administrative professionals inspire our students to explore, innovate and thrive in their learning adventure. Enkindle has a unique educational philosophy and approach. Because of this, we seek out employees who are willing learners and settled in their life.... Our workplace is extremely challenging, with a lot of work required around the establishment of our identity. This requires continuous improvement and a constantly evolving work environment. For this reason, our team needs to be passionate about transforming education, and willing to be challenged. Some out of hours work is expected. If you think you could be this teacher please email [email protected] for the job description and selection criteria.

04.01.2022 This morning we experienced an incredible virtual field trip to Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium! We were able to chat to a scuba diver as he took us on an underwater tour of the Coral Reef and Predator Exhibits! A super fun learning experience, thanks Reef HQ!

04.01.2022 Mabo Day - commemorating the courageous efforts of Eddie Koiki Mabo.

02.01.2022 A day in nature is a day well spent. Had the pleasure spending my Saturday in Innisfail learning from the lovely ladies from Wildlings Forest School. Whittling, using hand tools, sawing, making fires and cooking damper over the fire. So much fun and so many skills I can’t wait to teach to the Enkindlets. If you’ve never checked them out look at www.wildlingsforestschool.com Their podcast is AMAZING!!!!

02.01.2022 International Women's Day At Enkindle we #ChooseToChallenge 'A challenged world is an alert world. Individually we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.... We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. Collectively, we can all help to create an inclusive world.' - #IWD2021 https://www.internationalwomensday.com

01.01.2022 As term two comes to a close we wanted to take a moment to recognize our principal, Kiri Pearce. As a new school we have faced challenge after challenge, including a flood and a pandemic, and through it all Kiri has demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience, proving herself as a true leader. Kiri’s passion and dedication to the school, to guiding our teachers and students and to the larger goal of changing the face of education in North Queensland have been incredible ...to witness and we watch in awe as she paves the way with her egalitarian nature and embodiment of our school values in every aspect. We believe that it is because of these skills and attributes that she has been nominated in Australian Education Awards for Primary School Principal of the year (thank you to the anonymous person who nominated her, whoever you are!). Kiri, thank you for everything you do for our little school and for our students, you are incredible. www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

01.01.2022 There’s a number - it’s 0428 018 754. Give us a call www.enkindleschool.qld.edu.au

01.01.2022 Last call!!! Please forward applications by the 30th September.