Esk & District Kindergarten in Esk, Queensland | Community organisation

Esk & District Kindergarten

Locality: Esk, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5424 1377

Address: 26 South Street 4312 Esk, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.candk.asn.au/eskdistrict

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25.01.2022 It’s meant to be quite warm today. So to keep everyone comfortable, Cherie has set up in the train station building. #deebeezphotography #familyportraits

25.01.2022 The Ramsay family went to the Esk Library today to visit our display of winning entries. Luna used her prize voucher to get toys and books from the Esk Newsagent. Thanks for sharing your photos with us! #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

24.01.2022 Exactly. Words by Altogether Mostly

24.01.2022 Esk Kindy's Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The kids had an exciting time searching the playground for chocolate eggs!! They were hidden over the place! When we figured we'd found them all, we sharing them out between all of our origami Easter baskets. It was so much fun and got us all in an Easter frame of mind! Happy Easter everybody!

23.01.2022 Brisbane Valley Hire and Sales got a visit from Liana this week. Shes been thinking about how best to spend her prize voucher. If it was us, wed spend it all on flower seedlings. Spring is a great time for gardening #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

23.01.2022 Today we transitioned inside by practicing our lockdown procedure. We spoke about how to call the police for help when there is an emergency. Then we watched a personal safety video. Inside play involved playdough, collage, paint, hole punching, hammering, clay, rocks, blocks, singing, dancing, reading and role play.

22.01.2022 That special feeling when you use your prize voucher to get something you really wanted #esknewsagency #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

21.01.2022 We are excited to announce that we have entered the 2020 Somerset Garden Competition in the Best Business/Community Group Garden category. So between now and the 7th of October we are doing everything we can to optimise our beautiful gardens. Our kindy kids are just as invested as we are and have been busy planting and watering. They really love seeing our plants flourish. First place winners in each of the three major categories will recieve a $500 cash prize and a Searles prize pack valued at $100.

20.01.2022 We enjoy relaxing our bodies at kindy listening to indigenous music. Beautiful tunes, celebrating Naidoc Week #alwayswasalwayswillbe

20.01.2022 Love this important reminder

20.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of #NationalChildProtectionWeek! The campaign aims to engage and educate all Australians to understand they have a part to play in keeping our children and young people #safe from violence, abuse and neglect. #NCPW

20.01.2022 Indie was super excited to visit the Esk Friendly Grocer today to purchase a Barbie Showbag and art supplies with her prize voucher. Seoneidin was happy to assist her with her shopping. We love this photo! #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

18.01.2022 Marble runs are tricky. Each piece of bamboo has to go under the piece before it. They need to slope downwards and stay connected. Having multiple engineers constructing it all at once, requires communication and patience. There is a lot of trial and error, assessment and critical thinking required. When it works as designed and the marble makes its way through the run though, its totally worth the effort!

17.01.2022 I have to say, our kindy kids lunchboxes definitely look as great as these!

15.01.2022 Teaching personal safety is a great way to protect your children. Check out this article for more information. #childprotectionweek

14.01.2022 Spring has Sprung! Weve been busy this morning planting some new flowers and sprucing up our gardens.

13.01.2022 Thank you Susan, Beryce and Christiana for visiting our Kindy and selecting the winners of our Child Protection Week Art Competition. We cant wait to share your video announcing the winners on Monday morning. Peoples choice doesnt close until 6pm Sunday the 6th of September. The entry with the highest number of likes at that time will be declared the winner and receive a $50 voucher to the Esk Newsagent. Thank you to everyone who entered and made our competition something special #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

13.01.2022 Thanks to our Kindy Dad Lee for installing our new whirly bird from BV Hire and sales so quickly!

13.01.2022 Imagine Danielles surprise when she won a voucher to the Esk Newsagency. At least she knows whats available in store. What would you get if you won a voucher to your workplace? #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

13.01.2022 Last week we were very busy molding and sculpting our Rainbow Serpent. This week we got colourful, as many children helped with the painting. It looks great and we can't wait to suspend our Rainbow Serpent in our outdoor covered area. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

12.01.2022 Space "When I dream about space I feel happy and safe. ~Eno R.

12.01.2022 Tomorrow is our Family Portrait Fundraising Day. Photos will be taken at Pipeliner Park in Esk. Please access the car park across the road from the tennis courts and take the path to your right until you come to the train station building. You will need to be there 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time in order to be ready at your session’s commencement. Thank you for supporting our event

12.01.2022 There were also many other activities relating to traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture available for the children to explore this week. Including crushing ochre, body painting, rock painting, Dreamtime stories and damper. #naidocweek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

12.01.2022 We are pleased to inform you that our Kindy will be open tomorrow as usual. However, as per the Queensland Government announcement today, the wearing of masks (for people over the age of 12) will be compulsory from 5pm today for all of Queensland. This also means that families attending a C&K centre must wear a mask when at the centre. Our staff will be required to wear a mask when interacting with adults but not when working with children in the learning spaces, includin...g the outdoors. We ask you to please keep your child home if they are unwell or showing any signs of illness. We would like to assure you that the safety of your children, families and our staff is our first priority. Please ensure that you adhere to physical distancing guidelines of 1.5 metres and hand washing guidelines when attending our centre. We will be following enhanced cleaning procedures. Thank you for your understanding.

12.01.2022 Alex has been busy planning how he will spend his winnings. His Mum tells us that he read out the specials from the Esk Friendly Grocer in the paper this week and said he was going to buy all of it, including onions Sounds great Alex! We hope you have a fun time shopping. #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

10.01.2022 Sometimes educators lead activities, we initiate transitions, share ideas and provide resources. Other times, we simply observe the creativity and innovation demonstrated by the children as they play and learn. Have a look at some of the activities they got up to today, in our Sensory Adventure Garden.

10.01.2022 Great to see the Somerset Newspapers write up of our Golf Day last weekend

09.01.2022 Who else loves good music and a dance?

09.01.2022 Creativity comes in many forms. Sometimes deliberate, other times spontaneous. It involves expertise, creative-thinking skills, and intrinsic motivation. Everyone learns in their own way, in their own time and we think thats pretty special.

09.01.2022 Today we 'headed out the back' and enjoyed a relaxing time in our Sensory Garden. It is wonderous to observe how much the plants have grown over time. "This one is spiky!" "And this one feels so soft!" This is such a special environment for exploration and discovery. We also enjoyed a lively game of "What's The Time Mr Wolf?"

09.01.2022 We are all set up for judging tomorrow. The artworks are displayed anonymously. Voting for Peoples Choice is now available. Please vote by clicking the like button on the artwork. Links to the albums are in the comments. #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

08.01.2022 Are you curious about what we got up to today? Lets start with outside play... we did stretching, completing an obstacle course, working with hand tools, creating and enjoying a camouflage tent, pumping water, caring for our gardens and using pvc pipes to create volcanoes in the sand pit.

08.01.2022 Everyone scored when Ellena visited the Esk Newsagency with her prize voucher. She got goodies not just for herself but also her brothers! Well done Ellena! We think its great that you shared your prize and we think this photo is awesome. #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

08.01.2022 8 THINGS TO SAY TO AN ANXIOUS CHILD - You are safe with me - It’s ok to feel nervous, I do too sometimes - Let’s go for a walk... - Let’s draw the worry, how big is it? - Let’s talk back to this worry - I am here for you - Let’s sit together until the thought passes - Let’s take a few deep breaths together For a deeper dive, including tips to support your young person, please see these Autistic insights: Dr. Wenn Lawson's recent "TedB" talk, "Autism and when you are feeling a bit anxious." (youtu.be/o8JWwl365Wg) and his wonderful tip sheet for the classroom "When I'm Anxious" (tinyurl.com/y7xw6e8t). Autistic Science Person's blog piece "Anxiety Looks Like Anger" (tinyurl.com/w836qmd) Image credit: @teenhealthdoc with @mamapsychologists (Instragram). h/t Neurodiversally unbroken

08.01.2022 We are proud to announce the winners of our Esk & District Kindergarten Child Protection Week Art Competition 2020. #qldchildprotectionweek

07.01.2022 Thanks to Joe and the team at the Esk Grand Hotel for their ongoing support of our Kindy.

07.01.2022 Look at this amazing Dinosaur Land which Miss Abby created for us! The children absolutely love it and will play with it for a long time to come. Well worth the hours she put into making it! It is incredibly what can be made out of recyclable materials and a creative mind! Thank you Miss Abby

06.01.2022 One of our Kindy Dads, Matt spent the day with us today. Molly was SO excited to have her dad come, and the excitement was contagious! Matt was so busy all day, including growing 'kid' trees in the sandpit, Search and Rescue from our boat, treating patients in the Doctors Surgery, and creating Easter crafts. Matt also taught us a song in Italian, a language close to his heart due to his Italian heritage Thanks for a great day Matt, it was fun having you spend the day with us.

05.01.2022 We love a good newspaper article! Check this one out on page 23 of The Somerset- September 9, 2020.

05.01.2022 Today Miss Abby talked with us about her childhood, living in Papua New Guinea. On the globe we saw where PNG is in relation to Australia, and we looked at photos of Abby's experiences. Abby shared with us a number of artefacts typical of traditional Papua New Guinea living. It was great to examine each item as we passed them around the circle, and to listen to her stories. As children explore new cultures, they learn new ideas and it helps broaden their view of our world.

04.01.2022 We just love reading your beautiful messages and receiving photos of our Child Protection Week Art Competition Winners "Thank you Esk kindy for the wonderful prize Milly received from The Esk newsagent ($50 voucher), she had the biggest smile picking out lots of new stationary goodies" #artcompetition2020 #ChildProtectionWeek #qldchildprotectionweek

04.01.2022 This morning we had a visit with Katrine from Somerset Libraries. We sang some songs together, and even taught her a new song. Then Katrine led a delightful story time which had the children entranced. It was great for each child to receive an activity pack from the library, as part of the 'First Five Forever' initiative.

04.01.2022 Tenders are invited for the provision of cleaning services for the Esk & District Kindergarten in 2021. Businesses or individuals meeting the eligibility requirements below are encouraged to apply via email to [email protected] Applications Close 31/10/2020. The role involves: Providing reliable, consistent cleaning services including:... 5 Daily Cleans per fortnight (during the school term) 4 End of Term Cleans (more extensive) 2 Carpet Cleans (shampoo and dry) 1 Annual Clean (external walls, gutters, fans etc.) Eligibility Requirements include: Current Blue Card (Working With Children Safety Check) Registered ABN COVID Safe training Prior cleaning experience Willingness to enter into a contract agreement The Esk & District Kindergarten is a committee-run, not-for-profit organisation. All applications will be reviewed by the committee.

04.01.2022 Visit 17 Abbotsford St, Toogoolawah on Saturday the 5th of December to view an art exhibition. It will showcase clay models created by children across our region.

04.01.2022 Thanks to all of our family’s who had photography sessions with Cherie. Today is the day to pick up your framed print from the Kindy and we are giving away a $50 voucher!

03.01.2022 Today we watched The Early Years and Junior Primary version of Australias Biggest Child Safety Lesson together. It is a video about personal safety made for children aged 4 to 7. #ChildProtectionWeek #danielmorcombefoundation #qldchildprotectionweek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw0EnxueUJI

03.01.2022 Our Tipuana tree’s are coating everything in our playground with golden flowers and it looks so beautiful! They’re native to South America and regarded as an environmental weed in Queensland but we just love them

02.01.2022 Drumroll please...Winner of Peoples Choice award with 63 votes is Bella H! Congratulations on your success Bella. Thank you to everyone who voted.

02.01.2022 Today was our Making A Mark On Our Community workshop with local artist Shirley Henderson. In small groups the children worked with clay, and Shirley led with the theme of Our Community. The creations were varied and original. They didn't take long to cook in the bench top oven. We look forward to using colourful artist's pens to continue the mark making on our creations before our exhibition on December 5th. Watch this space!

01.01.2022 Bella is looking forward to visiting the library next week and seeing her award winning artwork on display. Her Mum tells us she is also excited about spending her prize voucher at the Esk Newsagency. We wonder what shell select? #childprotectionweek #artcompetition2020 #qldchildprotectionweek

01.01.2022 One of our favourite questions is 'Tell me about it'. A very open ended question to explore the child's creativity and encourage language.