Ferguson Park Pre-School in Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia | Nursery

Ferguson Park Pre-School

Locality: Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9718 1571

Address: 4 Graysharps Road 3099 Hurstbridge, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We had beautiful weather this week! Here are a few samples of the activities available.

25.01.2022 2021 4 year old welcome letters have been sent out via email. If you haven't received one, please check your junk email folder and then get in touch with us via the following email address: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming all of our 4 year old children in 2021.

24.01.2022 LEARNING UPDATE Here at Ferguson Park we have been adapting to a new way of learning. Ensuring we are remaining connected to our families and kids is our main priority so our staff have been putting together packs for home learning and delivering them in person (while maintaining social distancing) each week. Packs have included a range of activities for Easter, ANZAC Day and Mother's Day as well as craft, fine motor activities, science experiments and games. The activities have been carefully selected as a continuation of the kinder program as well as based on feedback from parents about what would be helpful for them at this time. Delivery day and opening the packs is the highlight of the week for many of our kids who are learning from home at the moment.

24.01.2022 There are two days left to place your hot cross bun orders. Order forms were placed in pigeon holes and can be left in the basket in the foyer near the sign in book. Payment instructions are included on the order form. Thank you to everyone for your support of our fundraisers this term.

24.01.2022 HAPPY CHILDREN BEAUTIFUL BUSH SETTING DEDICATED & EXPERIENCED STAFF Limited 4 year old group vacancies for 2020 available now. Two session groups to choose from with extended care option available via walking bus.... For more information or to arrange a visit call 9718-1571 or e-mail: [email protected] or visit us on our Open Day - Saturday 22nd February from 10am-1pm. See more

23.01.2022 Wow! Look at the population explosion in Spoonville! Thank you to our wonderful Hurstbridge Community.

23.01.2022 Orders for our Cookie Dough fundraiser closes tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who has placed an order to support Ferguson Park Pre-School and thanks to our Fundraising Committee for all of their hard work organising the fundraiser. Parents will be contacted when orders are ready for collection and you will be able to distribute to your family and friends. Happy baking everyone!

22.01.2022 Annual General Meeting Our AGM will be held on Monday 30th November 2020 @ 7.30pm via Zoom (link to be sent via email closer to the date). Attendance at this meeting is compulsory to confirm your child’s attendance in 2021. Keep an eye out for further information in your letterbox shortly. The following will be discussed at the AGM: Details regarding the arrangements for the start of the preschool year... The election of the 2021 Committee of Management The Committee of Management is made up of parents, grandparents or other interested parties who volunteer their time to help the pre-school run smoothly. Fulfilling the roles of the committee is essential in the running of the kindergarten. Please take the time to read through the position descriptions when they arrive and consider nominating for the 2021 committee. Being a committee member provides an opportunity for you to play a role in decision making, be actively involved in your child’s education, further develop your own skills as well as providing a means of meeting other parents. If you would like further information about being part of the 2021 committee or if you have any questions regarding the AGM, send us a message on Facebook. We look forward to seeing all of our 2021 parents via Zoom on the 30th of November. See more

21.01.2022 This week our Pet Shop had a Grand Opening! Children enjoyed feeding, grooming, adopting and purchasing pets. We continued to explore the world of insects, by creating our own insects with collage materials and tubes. Our Tadpoles and Silkworms continue to fascinate the children with their rapid growth and changes.

21.01.2022 Three Year Old Program 2021 Ferguson Park Pre-School is a warm and inviting pre-school with a strong sense of community. We currently have places available in our 3 year old program for 2021. Enrolments for 3 year old are submitted directly through the Kindergarten. You can use the link below to access the online enrolment form. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate visitors at the moment but are more than happy to answer any questions you may have on 9718 1571. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

18.01.2022 All our groups have enjoyed contributing to this lovely Community project! See if you can find our creative and colourful contribution whilst walking around our lovely village!

18.01.2022 Enjoy a beautiful day!

18.01.2022 Thank you!! We hope that everyone is staying well. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to and visited our 'Spoonville'. It has been such a success and we hope that it has helped to brighten the community and people's days. Sadly the time has come for our spoons to return home as you may have noticed the grass is growing very quickly. Please feel free to pop past and collect your spoon to take home and live in your garden. They will be there until Monday the 20th of October. What a wonderful community project it has been.

17.01.2022 An update from Nillumbik Council for anyone who is planning on enrolling their child in four year old Kindergarten for 2021.

17.01.2022 Our Spoonville population is growing rapidly! Great to see so many from our lovely community (both two and four-legged) enjoying it. Thanks to everyone who has joined in!

17.01.2022 Here at Ferguson Park we are joining in on a charitable fundraiser called Tracky Dack Day. On Friday 30th of August and on Monday 2nd September we will Dack Up and Donate to support sick kids in hospital. It's such a great cause! If you want to learn more you can at trackydackday.com.au

17.01.2022 SENSORY PLAY KITS Running out of ways to keep the kids entertained at home? Do your kids love sensory play? Ferguson Park Pre-School is selling sensory play kits. They are $25 and are as pictured including 500 grams of rainbow rice! ... *Does not include large tray that is pictured in set up; colors/sizes of some pieces may vary from picture. These kits can provide hours of fun and are so adaptable! Great for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination Add some animals, fairies, dinosaurs or diggers to create small worlds. Use the rice in a tray for older kids to practice writing letters and numbers! They also make great gifts! Limited kits available, please contact Rachelle on 0414434715 if you are interested.

17.01.2022 Information about 2021 enrolments at Hurstbridge Primary School for any of our families or community members.

17.01.2022 Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses Diamond Creek have distributed Fathers Day colouring sheets to Ferguson Park Pre-School, Yarrambat Preschool, Diamond Creek East P...re-school and Ness Reserve Preschool. Each sheet includes a free donut and coffee (for the parents ) which can be redeemed until 8th September. Nav looks forward to the seeing wonderful works of art when the children visit. Dont forget the food and fruit platters, in addition to the delicious cakes, you can order at Ferguson Plarre if youre looking to have a relaxing Fathers Day celebration at home. #diamondcreek #eatlocally #fathersday

15.01.2022 Take a look at Ferguson Park Pre-School,for a tour of inside and outside our beautiful kindergarten!

14.01.2022 Finally the beautiful warm weather is here and we can go out and enjoy the sunshine but we are not the only ones out enjoying the lovely spring weather. Snak...e season has started and there have been a number of snakes seen around Hurstbridge and surrounding areas baking in the sun. They do not like to be disturbed so we are urging owners to be vigilant when taking pets out for walks and to the dog park, dont let your dog wander off to grassy areas and keep your cats close by. If you wittiness your pet get bitten by a snake please take them straight to your nearest vet clinic for immediate treatment. If you do not wittiness your pet get bitten but they are showing the following symptoms please take your pet to the nearest vet immediately: - sudden weakness followed by collapse - bleeding puncture wounds and swelling of area - pain and discomfort - twitching, drooling and shaking - vomiting - dilated pupils - loss of bladder and bowel control - Paralysis The Greencross Vets Hurstbridge clinic is open Monday - Friday 8:30-6pm and Saturday 8:30-5pm, closed Sundays. 03 9718 1515 911 Main road, Hurstbridge Animal Referral Hospital open 24 hours, 7 days a week 03 9379 0700 Essendon airport, Main Terminal 72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon Fields Animal Emergency Centre open 24 hours, 7 days a week 37 Blackburn rd, Mt Waverley 03 9803 8122

11.01.2022 Join us on Nillumbik Preschool Open Day - Saturday 22nd February from 10am-1pm. Meet some of our wonderful staff, explore our facilities and enjoy some fun activities with your little ones. We look forward to meeting you!

11.01.2022 There has been a slight change to the timetable for one of the 4 year old groups for 2021. The Thursday and Friday session for group 2 will now be 8.15am - 1.45pm. The 2021 timetable is as follows: 3yr old... Monday: 1:45pm - 4:15pm Tuesday: 8:15am -10:45am 4yr old Group 1 Monday: 8:15am - 1:45pm Tuesday:10:45am - 4:15pm Wednesday: 8:15am - 12:15pm Group 2 Wednesday:12:15pm - 4:15pm Thursday: 8:15am -1.45pm Friday: 8:15am - 1.45pm

11.01.2022 Three Year Old Program 2021 We currently have limited places available in our 3 year old program for 2021. For more information, please contact us by sending a message on Facebook, calling to speak to one of our lovely staff members on 97181571 or emailing [email protected] .

10.01.2022 Spring can be seen all around our lovely community of Hurstbridge! Lots of beautiful blossom trees, bird nests, and ducks with their ducklings. A perfect time to explore life cycles from the plant and animal kingdoms. Tadpoles and silkworms have offered a fascinating, hands on experience to monitor changes, and gain knowledge of other living creatures that share the world around us.

10.01.2022 To our fabulous Ferguson Park Pre-School community, and beyond, please stay safe and well. We look forward to seeing you soon! Regards from Staff and Committee of Management.

10.01.2022 Please dont forget to RSVP by 29th of November, if you would like to come and help us celebrate the extraordinary contribution Kaye has made to the children of Hurstbridge and surrounds. Feel free to share this post to your friends.

10.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful dads, stepdads, grandfathers and father-figures in our community. We hope you have a wonderful day and get spoilt.

10.01.2022 Nature Play Activity Book Fundraiser Why not start your Christmas shopping early or help keep the kids engaged whilst at home by purchasing a copy of the 'Your Wild Imagination' and 'Your Wild Child' nature play activity books. These beautiful hard cover books contain 120 pages of over 20 different nature play activities. Orders have been extended to the end of the weekend. Pick up is from Hurstbridge. All other important information can be found on the order form below. 20% of sales go directly to Ferguson Park Pre-School. To place an order, comment below or send us a PM.

08.01.2022 Ferguson Park Pre School is running a fundraiser through Stuck On You. This online company sells various personalised products including Bento Boxes, labels, bags, stationery, stamps, gifts and more. 20% of regular priced items (5% of sale items) will go straight to our Pre-School. How do we fundraise?... Copy the URL link below into your address bar and it will take you straight onto the website, ready to purchase. Make sure at the top of the page it displays Supporting Ferguson Park Pre-School (as shown in picture). https://www.stuckonyou.com.au//fundr/FERGUSONPARKPRESCHOOL Perfect way to start your Christmas shopping early or purchase some labels ready for 2021 and support the kinder at the same time!

08.01.2022 A friendly reminder to our families that our first Working Bee of the year is this Sunday the 21st of March from 9am - 12pm. We would love to see you there! There is a sheet in the foyer to register your interest. This helps us to get an idea of how many people are able to help out and what jobs may be able to be completed. If you are able to, please bring along: Basic tools Gardening gloves... Safety equipment Paint brushes Sponges/scourers Any other useful equipment Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you and making our Kindergarten space even more inviting and safe for our families.

08.01.2022 Looking forward to celebrating a wonderful Term 1 and Easter with our families. Save the date - Sunday March 22nd, 2pm - 4.30pm.

08.01.2022 We are looking forward to having Ferguson Park Pre-School filled with children’s laughter, learning experiences and fun, once again. Here are a few photos of the memories we have created, so far, in 2020. There are many more to come!

07.01.2022 Thinking of all our kindergarten families! See if you can find our rainbow! Hint: on our fence line!

07.01.2022 2021 3 year old acceptance letters have been mailed out. Keep an eye on your letterbox, keeping in mind that there may be some postal delays given the current situation. If you have any further questions or enquiries regarding 3 year old 2021 places, please email - [email protected] or... - send a message through our Facebook page. We look forward to welcoming our new group of 3 year old children in 2021.

06.01.2022 Good morning, Everyone! Unfortunately due to the wet weather, our Working Bee has been postponed! Enjoy your weekend!Good morning, Everyone! Unfortunately due to the wet weather, our Working Bee has been postponed! Enjoy your weekend!

06.01.2022 What a great way for our community to get together to celebrate the Wattle Festival online. Join Hurstbridge's very own Fairy Godmother on Sunday as she does a Free Interactive Storytime. Toddler Storytime @ 10:30am... Preschool and Primary Storytime @ 11:30am See more

06.01.2022 Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser Help us to raise funds for Ferguson Park Pre-School by selling Cadbury Chocolates! Each box is $60 and contains 60 chocolates (a mixture of Cadbury Freddos and Cadbury Caramelo Koalas). How to order: - Deposit the total amount of money into the Fundraiser Account (see attached image) by Friday 20th November. (Eg. For one box, deposit $60, two boxes, deposit $120, etc.) - Once boxes have been paid for, fill out and return a deposit s...lip (scan or photo) to [email protected] - Boxes will then be distributed to families and chocolates can start being sold to family members, colleagues in the workplace, friends or neighbours. *Please note, there are no returns on any of the chocolates. Thank you for your support of Ferguson Park! See more

06.01.2022 The following information applies to four-year-old enrolments for 2021 and 2022. Three year old enrolments are submitted directly to us. Three Year Old Enrolment forms are available from the Kindergarten. If you were unable to attend our Open Day, but would like to have a look around or get some more information, drop in or give us a call on 9718 1571.

05.01.2022 NAIDOC week! A chance to celebrate the history, culture and communities, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At Ferguson Park Pre-School many aspects of these cultures are embedded in our program, through music, art, literature and our Acknowledgement of Country. This week gives us an opportunity to expand our knowledge of our indigenous culture.

04.01.2022 What a wonderful Community project! Since the Wattle Festival has been cancelled, the community has been invited to make a scarecrow for their own gardens. Here is our new enrolment, joining our Hurstbridge Spoonville.

04.01.2022 Welcome to Hurstbridge Spoonville! We would love the community to add to our village! Decorate your own wooden spoon, and bring it down to join the other spoon villagers!

04.01.2022 Open Day Reminder Our Open Day is this Saturday from 10am-1pm. Come along and see all that Ferguson Park Pre-School has to offer. We look forward to meeting you!

03.01.2022 Last chance to apply for 2021 Preschool! If your child is born between (1/1/2016 30/4/2017) and will attend a stand-alone preschool in 2021, you will need to submit your application before 30 June 2020. For more information visit www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/preschool

03.01.2022 Here at Ferguson Park Pre-School we are passionate about sustainability. We are currently working on a project where we are collecting 'waste bricks' to construct bench seats to be placed out the front of the Kinder for waiting parents or passers-by (the bricks will be mortared together and then rendered). Here's how you can help - ... Using a clean and dry 2 litre plastic milk or fruit juice bottle, stuff all the waste products that you would normally throw in the rubbish into the bottles. Things like plastic wrappings, chip and lolly packets, coffee pods, waxed packaging and biscuit packets. Anything that you may toss into the bin EXCEPT FOR FOOD can be stuffed into the bottles. All items placed into the bottles must be dry and free from food. The bottles must be packed very firmly. It can be helpful to use a piece of dowel or stick to push the waste down to fit more in. Pop the top on and you have made a plastic brick . The 'bricks' can be left on the shelf at the door of Ferguson Park Preschool - 4 Graysharps Road Hurstbridge. See more

02.01.2022 They say many hands make light work. What a great effort this morning at our Working Bee with our staff and families working hard together to keep our grounds looking great. A big thank you to everyone who came to help.

02.01.2022 Cookie Dough Fundraiser We are currently running a fundraiser through Billy G's Gourmet Biscuit and Cookie Dough. There are 10 delicious flavours to choose from including: Anzac Biscuit... Caramel Fudge Choc Chunk Doggie Dough Gingerbread Mint Choc Nestle Smarties Raspberry White Choc Strawberry Cheesecake Triple Choc Each tub is $16 and makes approximately 40 x 25g cookies. That equates to only 40 cents per cookie! Orders close on the 20th of March and can be placed via the link below. Orders are open to everyone and will be available to collect from Ferguson Park Pre-School - 4 Graysharps Road Hurstbridge. Thank you for your support! https://cookiedough.com.au/ca/5e5f51e3075c40053e0cacb1/view