GlenDhu Children's Services in South Launceston, Tasmania | Childcare service

GlenDhu Children's Services

Locality: South Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6344 4628

Address: 33 Leslie street 7249 South Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Recently, our educators participated in a professional development session; learning and developing new skills and knowledge on The Phoenix Cups. The Phoenix Cups approach provides a framework of how to understand and respond positively to different needs profiles to support a strong sense of wellbeing, for both adults and children. Just as we all have individual personalities; we all have individual needs to be met in order to achieve a sense of wellbeing and belonging to ...a group. It is when our needs are not met, our lives do not function the way they should. This not only relates to adults, but children as well, although unlike adults children may not be able to identify what cup requires filling. When our needs are not being met our behaviour change, our mood is affected, and we often feel unfulfilled (Phoenix Support, n.d.). What is your unique Cups Profile? Melanie Early Childhood Teacher

23.01.2022 Gender Stereotyping A Snap Shot Of Learning From The Explorer Room Children’s perceptions and belief system is shaped by their social interactions and experiences from an early age. Every so often, comments are offered by children in the Explorer room that provide an intellectual challenge and differences of opinion are shared amongst peers. These occasions provide opportunities to engage in conversation, explore and problem solve together, discover ideas, thoughts, feeling...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Are you a builder or handy person? We are looking to put up a gazebo or thatched roof over our sandpit and update our bathroom If you can help we would love for you to call us. 63444628

23.01.2022 Dear Families, We invite you to read the attached information and work with us on an exciting opportunity to showcase our children's creative talents. NAIDOC Virtual Art Competition 2020 - 'Always Was, Always Will Be.'... Please begin collecting this week (including the weekend) to bring to the service from the beginning of next week. Any questions? Please post them here or speak to an Educator. Thank you, Summer Early Childhood Teacher

22.01.2022 We need more votes please!

21.01.2022 This was helpful with 4 sons as they had different love cups.

20.01.2022 Getting our groove on for Book Week 2020!

20.01.2022 Reflecting and Looking Forward With restrictions being lifted further, and more children returning to care, we have been discussing what we are enjoying and looking forward to. We still have a mindset of care, health and safety, but rejoice in the return to more choice and freedoms.... Our puppets Sarah & Alex facilitated the conversation: Arabella - "I stayed home" Claudia - "The virus made us stay home" Monty - "A little bit, it has gone away" Beau - "We can go bike riding and go camping now" Darcy - "We can actually visit houses" Claudia - "Going back on holiday" Neve - "Go to the swimming pool" Emerson - "Some friends to come and play - my room's all messy though" Charli - "Grandma is coming to visit" Charlotte - "Go to the park" Arabella - "To the park" James - " I will play with Henry" Huon - "I going at the farm on weekend. Moo cows. I'd like to sleep at Rossy's" Henry - "I'd go to Cairns on a plane" We hope you enjoy the long weekend ahead with your loved ones, in our beautiful home state.

19.01.2022 Dear Families, If your child is 4 years of age on or before January 1st 2021, it is nearly time to begin Kindergarten! If you havent enrolled already, now is the time to do so. All schools offer a Launching into Learning Program and Pre-Kinder Program, which enables you to become familiar with the school and other families. Tasmanian Kindergartens provide 15 hours of early learning experiences in local schools.... Kindergarten staffing includes a teacher and teacher assistant. Kindergarten provides opportunities for children to: play with, and alongside other children be supported in their learning by caring adults develop personal independence develop confidence build social skills explore their world Kindergarten teachers use the Early Years Learning Framework to plan and provide quality teaching and learning experiences to meet the needs of all children. Schools acknowledge families as the childrens first and most influential teacher and encourage parents to work in partnership with them. A range of strategies are used to keep parents informed about their childs progress throughout the Kindergarten year. https://www.education.tas.gov.au//early-years/kindergarten/ https://greatstart.tas.gov.au/ To support us to liaise and build connections with surrounding schools in support of your childs transition, we invite you to take part in our Kindergarten Register 2021. This will be located on the table at the front of the service at pickup and drop off. As a service who implements our own Pre-School Program with a transition to school focus, we continue to support your childs successful transition to school. We will also provide information on how you can continue to support your childs school readiness at home in upcoming emails, Facebook posts and conversations. If you have any questions or need support or guidance with the transition to school process, then please dont hesitate to discuss with us or send an email: [email protected] Summer & Emma

19.01.2022 ***Homeless Care Pack Donations*** The Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise is coordinating Homeless Care Packs to members of the community who are homeless, without shelter and suffering from the outdoor elements of Tasmanias winter. Glen Dhu Childrens Services is collecting donations to support this great cause.... The club is seeking donations of the following essential items: Toiletry items - shampoo/conditioner, lip balm, hand cream, face wipes, tooth brushes and tooth paste, hand sanitiser, soap, new socks and deodorant. Food items- cans of tuna, noodle/soup cups, crackers, breakfast bars, UHT milk, fruit cups, up and gos and new drink bottles. If you would like to donate, please place your items in the box provided at the centre entrance area by Friday the 24th of July. Or alternately you can drop off your items at the YMCA Car-park, Kings Meadows between 10-1 this Saturday 25th July. Thank you for your support!

19.01.2022 Harmony Week Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world. Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great plac...e to live. An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity. All people who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, as well as taking on many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation. To Celebrate Harmony week we designed age appropriate provocation and learning experiences to enhance children’s understanding of their sense of belong and connection to the world around them. The youngest of our children have been given provocations that allow them to explore their curiosity of the world. These have included looking at their identity with mirrors and reflection. Whilst making connections with items that develop their senses such as music and spices. This notion of developing our identity and sense belong has spread throughout our service. Considering who we are and how we connect together as a community. Our older children took this concept further and though conversation with families we considered our connections to the world. Our educators have also been participating in celebrating cultural diversity in the work place. Throughout the week educators have brought in a dish that encourages people to share stories and learn something new about each other by enjoying a meal together. #harmonyweek2021 #ATasteOfHarmony #EverybodyBelongs @harmonyweek2021 https://www.harmony.gov.au/ Regards, Alicia ECT

18.01.2022 Wanted: immediate start. Plasterer and handy person! Pls phn 63444628

17.01.2022 Wanted: able bodied person to dig out our current sand pit and sand/ and take to tip! Pls pm us if you are looking for some quick cash!

16.01.2022 A reminder to everyone that even if youre slightly unwell, have a sniffly nose or sore throat, get tested! Its the best chance we have of making sure we keep on top of the virus. Keep up the good work.

16.01.2022 This week Glen Dhu Children’s Services is celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC Week 2020. The theme this year is Always Was. Always will Be. The following explains the theme in more detail: 2020 National NAIDOC Week theme has been developed to shine a focus on the length of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander occupation of Australia. In our narratives Aboriginal people talk of continuous occupatio...n of being here when time began, we are part of the Dreaming past, present and future. Anthropologists and archaeologists have dated our sites to being hundreds of thousands years old, in fact recording some of these sites as being the oldest on this planet. Additionally, the NAIDOC theme seeks to get teachers, students and community to explore and learn about, and appreciate the wealth and breadth of Indigenous Nations, languages and knowledges of this continent. Exploring and learning about Indigenous understandings of the environment, plants, animals, greater astronomy and cosmology, waters, land use and protection, Indigenous sciences and maths. We need to question ourselves and understand: How does learning these knowledges expand current western teachings to have a greater understanding of the world around us as individuals, as a community of learners and activists in looking after our environments? (https://www.naidoc.org.au/) Educators in the Explorers, Marines and Cubs have developed the research question, How can we make Aboriginal culture and perspectives more visible in our program? Attention has been given to developing a program and setting up engaging environments and provocations to stimulate curiosity, exploration and questions. The children are provided with opportunities to discover, play and create with quality resources and a focus on the Tasmanian palawa people’s culture and language. Educators and children work together in researching and investigating learning potentials. At Glen Dhu Children’s Services, we believe that we become who we are through others and these relationships are defined as democratic and respectful. Our relationships weave us to Aboriginal histories, the story of the land and the environments we are located on, family cultures and individual stories and journeys. We incorporate Aboriginal perspectives throughout our program, working respectfully with culture, language, stories and truths of Australia’s First Peoples. We invite families to share their knowledge, resources and ideas with us. Please speak with an Educator if you have something you'd like to share to support our learning. Summer Early Childhood Teacher

15.01.2022 Children's Week, 24 October- 1 November 2020 THEME: Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. National Children’s Week in Tasmania looks a little different this year with a focus on smaller, local activities and events. Groups and organisations around Tasmania have contributed to the Children’s Week Activity Guide. ... Don't forget to follow the event guidelines to register. https://playgrouptas.org.au/national-childrens-week/ We have some printed activity guides in our parent info area in the carpark. Feel free to grab one and plan out the rest of your week. #childrensweek2020 #cwtas2020

15.01.2022 Hope you all have a great weekend. Regards Mel

15.01.2022 It is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) this week. This year the theme is "Seeing the world through babies' eyes." This theme is about tuning in to your babies' earliest experiences, and understand how the early years lay such an important foundation in babies' emotional development.

15.01.2022 Dear Families, Our service is working with the Be You program, which provides educators with knowledge, resources and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible mental health. To find out more about this program, please watch the short video and visit the web page: ... https://beyou.edu.au/ https://youtu.be/gnA8v_HUJDQ In order to best implement the program and respond to the needs of our learning community, we invite both families and educators of our service to take part in short confidential surveys. The family survey will support us to find out what’s already working and map out further actions to support a mentally healthy learning community. The survey will take approximately 10 to15 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers, responses are anonymous and only averaged results will be used. Please click the link below to complete the survey online by Wednesday 9th December (the link will also be sent via email). https://beyou.syd1.qualtrics.com/j/form/SV_8BrqyFHxHoJ4DXv Family Survey Participant Information PDF document is attached to your email if you require any further information. Thank you for helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our learning community. The Glen Dhu Children’s Services Team

13.01.2022 We are looking for someone to do a concrete job at the centre. Can anyone help?

13.01.2022 What a lovely start to the day. Melissa and I suprised our team with a breaky brunch and then they have also been spoilt by some families with lovely treats. We really do have an amazing team and they deserve to be thanked everyday for the work they do ... Melissa Jade Emma Lou Summer Melanie Barsha Michelle Steph Luke Georgia Bishnu Rohani Hannah Julie Gemma Monique Thank you and hope you all have a lovely day. Even if your not working today xx Early Childhood Educators Day

12.01.2022 Welcome back next week to our returning families, it is lovely to start seeing so many of you back, Dont forget to log on to our OWNA app for updates on some of the changes in the service while you have been away. Here is a visual of what it will look like upon arrival. Our team will be there to welcome you and support your familiy with our "driveway drop off & collection service". We look forward to having all our families back together soon. Have a great weekend.

11.01.2022 We have been reflecting on our outdoor area over time and have started to make some big changes! Over the weekend, Huon's (Explorers) Dad, Mick, worked with us to create a new outdoor sandpit. Evie's (Marines) Dad, Wa, had the pleasure of emptying our old one and we will develop this space in due course. The new sandpit area is a work in progress and will be added to over time, so we would appreciate your ideas to incorporate into this space, keeping in mind our connection ...to nature and natural elements. Today was the grand reveal and the children were excited to use it for the first time. We can confidently say that they spent every available moment creating, exploring, experimenting, imagining and collaborating. We give thanks to our community helpers and look forward to the further fun and learning potentials that arise. Summer Early Childhood Teacher.

10.01.2022 On Wednesday 5th August, the children awoke to a winter wonderland in Launceston and surrounds! The day spent in our service was unlike any the children or Educators have ever experienced at Glen Dhu Children's Services. The children were able to explore and investigate snow in the outdoor environment, posing questions and sharing their thoughts, observations and theories. The children delighted in many opportunities to play and discover, participating in throwing snowballs, ...building with snow and making coloured snow. Positive, vibrant and excitable energy filled our day and we are thankful to Mother Nature for providing us with such a rich learning and life experience! We have started making our own Snow Day display in our service, where many of the children's thinking and photos have been documented. We invite you to send in your own photos of your child engaging with the snow at home, so we can add these memories to our display. Please feel free to comment on this post with a photo also, so that we can share the snow magic with our families. Thank you. Summer Early Childhood Teacher

09.01.2022 Today we celebrated our 100th Early Learning / Day Care centre visit. We would like to thank all of our fantastic centres that have chosen Actlive to bring som...e fun!! @goodstartprospectvale @goodstart.kingsmeadows @discoveryearlylearning Glen DHU Children Services @scotchoakburn Lady Gowrie Abacus Trevallyn Pedder Patter & Beaconsfield, Ravenswood & Trevallyn Launching in to Learning. #actlivin #earlylearning #healthykids See more

08.01.2022 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2020 Our theme for #NRW2020 In this together is now resonating in ways we could not have foreseen when we announced it last year, but it reminds us whether in a crisis or in reconciliation we are all in this together. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Abori...ginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. Find out more about National Reconciliation Week Check out 20 ways you can be In this together in 2020 Together, we can foster a sense of belonging Together, we can create and access culturally safe spaces and places Together, we can learn from the past as we forge the road ahead Together, we can nurture and care for Country Together, we can walk the path of reconciliation.

08.01.2022 Just released today.. we will have more information tomorrow once we have had time to process this news and how we go forward with it. The Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package has been extended until 12 July 2020. The Child Care Subsidy and the Additional Child Care Subsidy payments will recommence on 13 July 2020. All approved early childhood education and care services will receive a Transition Payment, instead of JobKeeper, for the period of 13 July 2020 to... 27 September 2020. Families who have had their hours of activity reduced as a result of COVID-19 will also receive additional support through access to 100 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight. Read more information on our website: https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/childcare See more

08.01.2022 Are you investigating your supplements for 2019-20? Click on the image below to see some common reasons why your family supplements may be reduced or different ...to what you expected. We check to see if youre eligible for any supplements when we balance your FTB for the year. This includes the FTB Part A supplement, FTB Part B supplement and the Single Income Family supplement. The amount of supplement youre paid will vary depending on your family's income and circumstances.

08.01.2022 A lovely story to read to your children. Louise is a super storyteller. So please enjoy this special gift with your children. Thanks louise for sharing this with us.

08.01.2022 So far, we have raised over $3000 for a very worthy cause! What a motivating and inspiring team we have! Well done everyone for your efforts. Please remember, you can sponsor or join the team at any time during the month of October :) THANK YOU!

06.01.2022 Dear families This weekend there is a great performance for children 4-8 being ran by one of our families at work. Come along to our production of Stressica...... 'A comedy, both tender and wise, about managing stress for children aged 4-12 years.' Where: Windsor Precinct Amphitheatre, Riverside When: January 29th & 30th Book Now: www.trybooking.com/BLDKC For more info: www.happyhabits.net.au We have some limited tickets in reception if anyone is wanting to attend pls see Melissa. We wish bindi and Brendan all the best for their opening show this weekend.

06.01.2022 Edited to say: Mel is one of our early childhood teachers! And this is her first bub. Melanie and Allan Hall are excited to share their news of the birth of Samuel on June 11th Congratulations to you both. We look forward to meeting your little man. ... From Mel Reid and team! (Just to avoid confusion)

06.01.2022 A Childrens Week 2020 Update Each year we work closely with community partners to coordinate activities and events across Childrens Week, which is the last we...ek in October. Traditionally we have celebrated the week with the much loved Teddy Bears' Picnic events across the state. Unfortunately, due to CoVid-19 the Teddy Bears' Picnic events will not be going ahead this year. This was a difficult decision for us to make, however it is one that feels right for us and our partners. Childrens Week celebrations will still be going ahead this year, it will just look a little different. We are anticipating smaller, more local events around the whole of Tasmania. Over the coming weeks, we will also be asking children and families for their ideas about how they would like to celebrate Childrens Week. Its time for us all to start thinking about what we can do to promote and celebrate the rights of Tasmanian children.

06.01.2022 One week to go... How will you say thank you to your amazing educators? I know I cant wait to surprise our team as they are all amazing and deserve recognition every day! #earlychildhoodeducatorsday #LoveMyECE... https://thesector.com.au//early-childhood-educators-day-i/

05.01.2022 Today is national simultaneous story day. Councillor Janie Finlay is going live today reading this story.

05.01.2022 The Great Cycle Challenge has now come to an end and as a team we are proud to announce that we have ridden 943km and raised $3413.79 to help fight kids' cancer! We appreciate everyone who joined our team challenge and went for a ride on their bike and those who sponsored our team and made a donation. A special mention goes to all the children who rode their bikes at the service and/or on family rides on the weekend. The enthusiasm, commitment, perseverance, care and empathy... that they demonstrated was incredible. We are fortunate to have an amazing community here at Glen Dhu Children's Services, so THANK YOU for your support.

05.01.2022 Thank you Dr Vanessa LaPointe for this wonderful share. We all know nature play is incredible, but why are so many resistant to it? How can we support them to accept and understand the importance of children’s immersion in nature?

05.01.2022 Do you have a child/children attending an early learning service? We have 2 x $100 vouchers from Modern Teaching Aids to give away to two lucky families. To b...e in the running, post a photo about Early Childhood Educators Day in the comments below by 11.59pm Thursday 3rd September. Well announce the winners & contact them directly next week! (Pls make sure you are in our ORIGINAL post - not a shared post - to upload comments or photos.) #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #PleaseShareWithYourFamilies See more

04.01.2022 We are very excited to be offering two new positions to work with our team in 2021. * Early Childhood Teacher * Experienced Diploma Educator looking to have opportunities to lead the room alongside our existing teams. Please feel free to share our ad for us so we can find our next amazing person to join our team.

04.01.2022 A friendly reminder! The Explorers children are invited to bring their own bike/scooter and helmet to the service this week. Please check your email for the details :)

03.01.2022 Dear families, We would like to take the time to update you with the learning that has been happening in the Cubs, Marines and Explorers rooms over the last few months. The Cubs room have been emphasizing the development of physical skills, specifically taking on healthy risk-taking and challenges to develop new skills. ... They have also been developing their sensory processes, engaging with materials and experiences that encourage the children to explore and make connections. Relationships are continuing to be built, building each childs circle of security and attachment with Educators. AUSLAN has also been a focus in the room, supporting the childrens communication, understanding and expression. In the Marines room, the children have been engaging with ongoing projects, such as the 7 Elements of Art, Move Well Eat Well (with a current focus on Yoga) and researching and investigating the Spotted Doves that frequent our outdoor space. Individual goals and interests have also been significant, with Educators ensuring that individual childrens developmental needs are provided for in their play. The Explorer children have welcomed Annette back into the service, with an art program that focuses on different art around the world. So far, the children have explored Mexican Suns, Australian Gum Trees and Japanese Cherry Blossom art. The children worked very hard on the NAIDOC project and competition, submitting their Lutruwita artwork for the Always Was, Always Will theme. Social skills have been a big focus over time, where children are building reciprocal relationships, learning to positively communicate and negotiate, take on challenges, problem-solve and practice the shared community expectations and responsibilities of the room. The children have had an ongoing interest in music, sharing their favourite songs with their friends. To extend on this interest, Summer has been providing them with her microphone and amp. The children have been displaying their growing confidence with singing and performing in front of others. We look forward to having you back into our learning spaces soon, where you can view our environments, programs, displays and childrens learning. (Please note: photos for this post will be uploaded shortly) Thank you, Summer Early Childhood Teacher

03.01.2022 We need more votes! Please share with your friends and family so we can promote and celebrate our children's creative work. Thank you

02.01.2022 ** A Mystery Box ** Young children are naturally curious, especially within their environment. Every space, every object, every sound, and every small is a wonder waiting to be explored. To provoke this curiosity, wonder and mystery within our Outdoor Environment we would like to introduce a Mystery Box, a box which will be filled with different objects each day/week and hidden in the Outdoor Environment. We are asking if any of our families or members of our community have... an old wooden box, they would be willing to donate to our project. ...I wonder what mystery the box will bring... Melanie, Michelle & Luke

02.01.2022 NAIDOC Virtual Art Competition Please vote for our submission! :)... https://cont.st/MSsHt_RIhdTa?g=1

02.01.2022 What a lovely activity to do outside. Any outfit could be used. Jackets T-shirts. Etc. Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

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01.01.2022 Huge thanks to those who donated to help us with this very worthy cause. We rode more and raised more than we ever thought. So proud of my team and their efforts together x

01.01.2022 To my amazing team thank you for everything you do. Wednesday you all deserve to be recognised for the contribution you make to children, families and our local community Thank you x Mel

01.01.2022 Wow! What a fantastic effort for week one! Bring on week 2! Click the link below to donate or alternatively there will be a donation tin located at the service. Thank you for your support. https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au//GlenDhuChildrensServic

01.01.2022 **Re-sharing our Transition to School post from last year :) Please have a read if your child is attending Kindergarten in 2021** Transition to School...Continue reading