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Goodstart Early Learning Wishart

Locality: Wishart

Phone: +61 7 3849 6111

Address: 6 Boyanda Street 4122 Wishart, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/wishart

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25.01.2022 Have a look at our Mothers Day Craft Station in our foyer . Come along and make something special!

25.01.2022 We are hiring now! Apply via the below link: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer

23.01.2022 Happy Diwali from our family to yours

22.01.2022 For our friends who are staying home for now, a collection of fun and enriching at home learning activities are waiting for you so dont forget to subscribe to Goodstart@Home via the website address: www.goodstart.org.au/goodstart-at-home

22.01.2022 Pictured are our Kindergarten representatives along with ECT Miss Jamie who were proud to hand over to one of our centre Mums, Kylie-Ann Mayer, a special canvas artwork for the residents of Aveo Aged Care. As part of the Rainbow Trail that many centres have been sharing the message of unity during these uncertain times, we created this memorable keepsake. This was to not only share the wonderful message that After every storm, theres a rainbow but, also to incorporate an ...aspect of our childrens interest and love of butterflies. Together with their teachers, the children chose to decorate a paper butterfly that looked like a heart shape. They also added special messages inside. The children discussed how this can Help the Grandmas and Grandpas that cannot have visitors at the moment feel happy and loved. Our completed artwork came together with a 3D aspect, arranging the butterflies onto the canvas in a way that allows them to fly if the canvas is moved or in a gentle breeze. We hope it is displayed in the Aveo Community Centre with pride of place for all to see. Thank you Kylie-Ann for your suggestion towards this community project.

21.01.2022 Eat as many choccies as you can find!! Happy Easter from my family to yours

21.01.2022 Don't forget to remind your little people to keep on washing their hands! Here is a fun little hand washing video from The World Health Organisation to make hand washing fun! https://www.instagram.com/p/CERtFFHI7sp/

21.01.2022 Make sure you have signed up for Goodstart@Home via the website. We would love for all our families and community friends to subscribe. Its easy and has some great handy ideas and tips to help with those at home activities.

21.01.2022 This week we have been learning about the importance of ANZAC DAY tomorrow and what the Poppy is a symbol of in all rooms. Today, the Kindergarten children were proud to tell us that they learned today what ANZAC stands for and The special Poppies grew on the beach in Turkey. Many people went to battle there to keep us safe. Lest We Forget

21.01.2022 One more day! We will be open for business 6:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 6th April

19.01.2022 A hearty Apricot Chicken kai (feed) today! Ingrediants: Chicken breast, onions, mixed veges, pumpkin, kumara, garlic, mixed herbs, diced tomatoes, chicken stock on a bed of spiral pasta. Made with aroha (love) by our awesome Chef Andrew.

19.01.2022 We will be joining in on the virtual party with all other Goodstart centres across the country this Monday 11th May to celebrate Goodstart turning 10! Come dressed in your favourite party outfit and prepare for a day of fun.

19.01.2022 Our Essence is Love. Happy Easter everyone.

19.01.2022 Hi Goodstart families! As you know the Government announced today that the free childcare package will expire on 12 July and that the CCS system will return f...rom 13 July, along with new transition measures (up until October) to support the sector and parents as they move back to the subsidy. This announcement is a little bit complex so we are working hard to understand what this means for our families and for Goodstart. We will provide an update to our centres and our families later today and over the coming days as we learn more. #5weekstogo! See more

19.01.2022 We truly hope you have the day you deserve on Mother's Day. We've enjoyed the chats and laughs this morning. Lots of love the Wishart Team

18.01.2022 This Wednesday 27th May 2020 at 11am, we will be joining in with National Simultaneous Storytime. Its the 20th year for this great Literacy Event. We look forward to reading along with children all over Australia at the same time the storybook by Lucinda Gifford Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas. Keep a look out for some fun activities the children will be involved in around this story on Wednesday.

17.01.2022 Mother's Day is just around the corner! What is your favourite thing about your mum ?

17.01.2022 This special offer for our Goodstart Families and Friends is valid until 04/10/2020 so if you are looking for a fun day out to do with the family, jump on the website and use the redemption code: GEL29 to get your discounted tickets. https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/

16.01.2022 For those families who may have struggled today with home schooling older siblings, remember that we are here to support you. We are open and waiting to welcome back all our friends who have remained enrolled at Goodstart Wishart but have stayed home during these past few weeks. Contact us tomorrow if you wish to discuss your child returning as soon as possible.

16.01.2022 Today we are proud to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. This is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. On and around 4th August, all Australians have the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Abori...ginal and Torres Strait Islander child. This years Childrens Day 2020 theme: We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice honours our Elders custodians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge, passed down to our children through stories and cultural practice. Goodstart Wishart acknowledges and pays our respects to all Elders, Past, Present and Emerging.

16.01.2022 At this Easter time, The Smeds and The Smoos storybook reminds us to not forget to check in with Grandma and Grandpa who will be missing cuddles and kisses. Take some much needed time to video chat and say hello and tell them how much they are loved. #weareallinthistogether

15.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day (for Sunday) to all our mummas. A suprise breakfast takeaway awaits you in lieu of our Mother's Day morning tea

14.01.2022 Wishing all our families and Goodstart Wishart community a safe and Happy Easter. The children loved helping to decorate and celebrate with their friends and educators today. A big THANK YOU to all the families who brought us yummy chocolates to share in our staff room today. Miss Janene was popular playing the Easter Bunny this afternoon bringing a chocolate egg around for each child to take home.

14.01.2022 We hope the Easter Bunny found you all! We wish everyone a safe and happy day with their families and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.

13.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads, Grandads, Uncles, Brothers, and all amazing Male Role Models who play an important part in the lives of our children and their families, especially here in our little community. We hope whatever it is you do to celebrate them today, it is special and filled with many happy memories. Have a great Fathers Day from all the team here at Goodstart Wishart.

12.01.2022 Todays advice from the storybook Room on the Broom .....whats that in her cauldron???

11.01.2022 We love embracing all cultures within our centre community and allowing our educators to share their family traditions and cultural customs. Miss Upasana recently incorporated her Indian heritage in the Senior Toddlers Room with dress ups, dancing and making kites for Vaisakhi - Punjabi New Year.

11.01.2022 We are dressing up as Superheroes tomorrow and look forward to seeing which Superhero powers the children will choose to have for their fun day at the centre. Please feel free to bring along flowers and/or plants for our amazing team of educators here at Goodstart Wishart.

11.01.2022 What storybook was read tonight at bedtime in your house?

11.01.2022 We invite risk-taking! It acknowledges that taking calculated risks and dealing with uncertainty is one way by which children become confident, resilient and involved learners. "You have to go round me", one child was heard to say.

11.01.2022 Dont forget this Wednesday 10th June is Pyjama Day here at Goodstart Wishart. We look forward to seeing everyone cosy and comfy in their pjs all day. Bring your teddy also if you like and dont forget to label them with your name just incase they may get misplaced. (We think the staff are more excited than the children for this fun day!)

10.01.2022 We are proud to be supporting Red Nose Day today as we are closed for the EKKA Public Holiday tomorrow. Please donate towards this great cause and for more information and support please visit the website: rednoseday.org.au

09.01.2022 Tomorrow we are wearing yellow to help raise awareness for R U OK DAY. This is the national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? and support those struggling with lifes ups and downs. 2020 has certainly been a roller coaster ride for everyone and we have all had those moments of struggling throughout this year of uncertainty. Its important to ask the question and be able to help with the next steps.... If youre worried about someone after asking them if theyre okay, theres a few places you can suggest where they can get help straight away. Weve listed some of these below: Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or online https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home Lifeline 13 11 44 (24/7) or online https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/ LifeWorks (for all Goodstarters and their families) 1300 361 008 (24/7) If youre ever worried about someones immediate safety, please call 000 immediately for help. Please also see the website for R U OK DAY for more information. www.ruok.org.au

08.01.2022 Were really excited to share with you a new resource Goodstart have developed for families to help them guide and support their childrens behaviours and emotions. The Goodstart Family Behaviour Support Kit has information and resources to help support your child to understand and manage their emotions and help them learn how to communicate their needs in an appropriate way. Its a physical kit delivered straight to your door and includes a multitude of helpful tools and tips! You can purchase this kit direct from our Goodstart@Home website (click on Behaviour Support Kit). https://athome.goodstart.org.au/ If current families havent subscribed yet, please check your inbox for your unique link and take a few moments to sign up tonight!

08.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder to all that the Centre is CLOSED tomorrow but we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday from 6:30am. Stay Safe and enjoy the long weekend.

08.01.2022 A reminder to All our families to update your information on the MyGov Website/App. Even though child care is free at the moment, its really important that you continue to update My Gov with any changes to your income or activity, as soon as changes occur. Your income and activity information will be used when your Child Care Subsidy is balanced annually, which occurs in July this year. This information will used to determine how many hours and what Child Care Subsidy rate y...ou will receive when free child care ends. Please note, updating your information will not affect your eligibility for free child care. Everyone is eligible for free child care until the end of June, at this stage. So, please log in to MyGov and make sure your familys information is up to date, especially if you have recently experienced changes to reduced work hours or job losses because of COVID-19.

07.01.2022 R U OK? Day is a national day of action observed in September each year dedicated to reminding everyone to ask someone, Are you OK? As a team, Goodstart Wishart believe it is important to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with lifes ups and downs, especially during these uncertain times. Tonight, take a moment to focus on the good things that happened today and we hope this little checklist helps remind you of some of the many things we can be grateful for and that today was a good day!

07.01.2022 The Kindergarten children are demonstrating lots of interest in drawing and writing, a fundamental skill for school readiness. They are also exploring new skills as they hold a ruler with one hand and the pencil in the other to create lines, shapes and exploring concepts of images. A proud creation of Little Ladders.

06.01.2022 Dont forget we are having Pyjama Week all this week leading up to the annual National Pyjama Day happening this Friday 17th July. Children and Educators will be coming dressed in their pjs each day this week and we invite you all to make a donation towards the work The Pyjama Foundation do for children in Foster Care. Please feel free to make donations of books, educational resources or toys instead of Pyjamas and read more about the great work they do on their website: thepyjamafoundation.com

06.01.2022 As a way to continue the wonderful exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture the children have engaged in during NAIDOC week, Goodstart Wishart is proud to share that we will be participating in the First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge! We are proud to be able to participate in a new way to share the culture of the first people of Australia with our children and families.

06.01.2022 Wishing all our amazing Mums a very special and memorable Mothers Day today and we look forward to planning a Centre celebration event once we are able to do so.

05.01.2022 Our Toddler Room has been filled with creative wonder as they have been busy learning this week about under the sea animals. Everyone loves the song Tiny Turtle Tim and today created their very own turtles through art. This supports and fosters their individual development as well as their social and emotional skills through expressing themselves verbally, and through the medium of painting.

03.01.2022 Dont forget to subscribe to the Goodstart@Home website and just in time for Mothers Day with added activities for you to do at home with the whole family over the weekend.

03.01.2022 Dont forget to come dressed in your pjs today!

03.01.2022 The rain doesn't stop us from enjoying good conversation with a good friend

02.01.2022 Next Wednesday 2 September is Early Childhood Educators Day! This year it coincides with the start of spring and we thought what better way to celebrate than ...to say it with flowers! We are calling on our families to help fill our centres with greenery on this important day! It doesnt matter whether you bring a plant from a shop, something from your garden or even a sneaky snip from the side of the road it will surely put a smile on the faces of our well-deserving teams! See more

02.01.2022 First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge This morning, our Pre-Kindergarten & Kindy children listened to a special story called The Lost Joey. It was told by an Indigenous Elder, Robin Japanangka Granites from Yuendumu. We all loved this story!

02.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hearts,... minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. More information can be read on the website: www.reconciliation.org.au 2020 Theme is In this together which is even more significant due to recent events around the world. Today, we began our special canvas project with staff adding their handprints to the canvas and we will continue to add the childrens handprints over the coming days. Watch this space for the finished masterpiece.

01.01.2022 We think its safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. For the world, for Australia and for our Goodstart team. Over the past few months people, ...families and communities have been tried and tested in the most extraordinary ways. As frontline essential workers our Goodstarters rose to this challenge, stepping up to support our 60,000 families and 71,000 children through some incredibly challenging times. So weve declared this week Thank You Week! A week to celebrate and recognise our 10,000+ Goodstarters for continuing to go above and beyond in face of adversity. We have a few special surprises planned for our Goodstarters this week, but in the meantime wed love for our Goodstart families to get involved too! Please share your messages of thanks and support below and tag an educator or a centre who has really made a difference. #ThankYouWeek #InThisTogether

01.01.2022 Over the past two days, our Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten children have enjoyed watching stories as part of the First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge. So today, it was time to share Aboriginal culture with our younger children, both the Toddler & Senior Toddler children watched the first story called 'The Lost Joey' told by Robin Japanangka Granites.

01.01.2022 A friendly reminder we are closed for both Good Friday and Easter Monday Public Holidays. We will reopen on Tuesday 14th April at 6:30am. Stay Safe and Happy Easter every bunny