Gunnedah Preschool in Gunnedah, New South Wales | Childcare service

Gunnedah Preschool

Locality: Gunnedah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6742 1002

Address: 35 Elgin Street 2380 Gunnedah, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gunnedahpreschool.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Yaama, Maliyaa Kia Ora, Whanau! On Monday the 14th of September, we will be joining TE WA TUKU REO MAORI language moment, where 369,501 people will be reading or listening to a text or song in Te Reo Maori around the globe at 12pm NZ time (10am in Australia).... New Zealand is one of our closest neighbours, who like Australia, is rich and proud of their culture and languages! If you would like to participate at your Whare (home), follow the link, sign up and join in the fun! Maarubaa, Mihi Koe (Thankyou)

24.01.2022 Woah! What a hit! Today, some Bigibila friends helped Miss Tarryn Cook some fried bread! We mixed the Dough, then kneaded it, cut the dough into squares and fried them until they were brown. After they cooled a little, we enjoyed them warm with butter, jam and golden syrup ... We shared with our Dhinawan friends, and they were demolished in no time! Delish!!

24.01.2022 Yaama, Families. Today marks the last day of the school year for 2020! What a year it has been! We wish you all a very Gaadha Gayaa (happy Christmas) and can't ...wait to see both returning and new families in the new year! Stay safe and be merry!! From the Gunnedah Preschool family to yours.

23.01.2022 Great find! We are having painters in over Christmas holidays this year! This title will be relevant in 2021 EXCITED youngsters returned to Gunnedah Preschool this week to find the interior of the preschool building had been repainted...

22.01.2022 Yaama families, Preschool have lots of delicious slices still available for purchase $5 We have: ... pineapple slice brownies lemon meringue caramel macadamia gluten free - passion fruit Please see educators if you would like to purchase

21.01.2022 This week's Gamilaraay Word of the Week is Wiiwii- Hot! Wiiwii - Hot Ngaya - I am (referring to)... Wiiwii ngaya

20.01.2022 A quick vid of our preschool tamariki (children) learning a few Maori words and meanings today! We joined in with well over 700,000 other people around the world participating in #ReoMaori Language Moment at 12pm New Zealand time (10am in Australia).

20.01.2022 Gunnedah Preschool Tuesday class of 2003 can you find someone you know ?

20.01.2022 ‘Listening to beloved stories again and again is a step on the road to literacy that cannot be ignored, no matter how gifted children might be, or how disadvant...aged; no matter what grade a child is in, or how young or old; no matter which language children speak; no matter when they start school; no matter which country or city or town or suburb they live in; no matter how far behind they are in their schooling,’ says children’s author Mem Fox. To read more about how literacy opens doors, click here: https://soundsgoodtome.com.au/literacy-opens-doors/

20.01.2022 Yaama, just a little sneak peak at our Dhinawan room for 2021 we can’t wait to see all our new and old friends return ! From the Dhinawan Team Miss Libby... Miss Teagan Miss Gemma Miss Tarryn & Miss Sativa

18.01.2022 COVID-19 and hay fever share some similar symptoms. This means it may be difficult to tell the difference between them. If your child has any COVID-19 symptoms... (even if you suspect it’s just their first allergy attack of the season), talk to your GP about getting your child tested for COVID-19. If the test result is negative and symptoms persist, ask your GP about a management plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//frequently-asked-questions.

16.01.2022 Enrolling Now! Phone 02 6742 1002 Did you know Gunnedah Preschool have their own bus for excursions! Yesterday our Bigibila group drove over our new bridge and stopped at McDonald’s for an ice cream

15.01.2022 This morning at 10am, we participated in #ReoMaori Language Moment here at Gunnedah Preschool. Together, we spoke about the greeting Kia Ora and the meaning of Whanau (family and friends). We also spoke about the meaning of ‘Kai’ (food/eat) at morning tea time. Miss Tarryn has made plans to cook a popular Maori snack this week and has also printed off some Maori activities for the children to complete. We will also be focusing on the Gamilaraay word of the week also, so this week will be packed with so much cultural goodness!

15.01.2022 A simple exercise such as finger breathing can support children to focus, manage feelings and bring a sense of calm. Download the latest issue of Embrace from ...the Victorian Inclusion Agency. This edition features articles promoting children’s sense of belonging, powerful strategies to help children manage their feelings, and a free poster with 19 positive affirmations to support children during tough times. Download here: bit.ly/GetEmbraceWinter2020 See more

15.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day! Both the Bigibila and Dhinawan rooms participated by tracing the letters that make our Gamilaraay sounds/pronunciation. This is also giving the children an opportunity to practice their pencil grip and hand-eye coordination needed for big school! Both rooms read different Indigenous texts at story time and Miss Kate enjoyed dancing to the ‘wombat wobble’ with the Bigibilas as well as working on an indigenous music sound recognition activity at rest time.

15.01.2022 Today as we celebrate International Literacy Day, we are reminded of the vital role educators play. Literacy skills open doors to countless opportunities, and i...mprove health, the economy, access to jobs, gender equality, democracy, peace and overall quality of life. If you’d like to make sure you’re making the most of your storytime with children aged between 3-6, come along to our FREE webinar next Wednesday, September 16 at 12.30pm AEST. To register, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us//3615988/WN_9kYxRrHGS_KL0jvG6saA-Q As always, you can visit www.soundsgoodtome.com.au to learn more about our school readiness course for early educators.

14.01.2022 Yamaa Bigibila families Kindergarton Transitions for Gunnedah South Public School are a go If your child is commencing Kindergraton at Gunnedah South Public School in 2021 please see Educators that are on the gate AM & PM at preschool to collect a kindergraton transition form. The best way return is to download the School Stream app, alternatively it can be emailed to South School or dropped into their front office.... These forms need to be completed and returned ASAP.

13.01.2022 This month we’ve been looking at why regular reading with preschool-aged children is so essential, and the many related skills they learn during story time. If ...you missed out on this week’s free webinar for parents and educators on making the most of book reading, keep watch on our website www.soundsgoodtome.com.au for the on demand version. Make sure you also take some time to learn about our fantastic on-line course, designed by speech pathologists for early educators. Filled with short video lessons, downloadable resources and demonstrations filmed in an early childhood setting, the course is an excellent professional development tool for your centre. It includes evidence-based information on skills proven to lead to reading success, and can be easily embedded into your existing programs. To read our free blog about how stories spark the imagination, click here: https://soundsgoodtome.com.au/reading-sparks-the-imaginati/

13.01.2022 Come and say hi at the gunnedah night markets this evening! Slushies Lucky dips Icey cold drinks... And delicious slices from Palette Cafe! See more

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13.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAYHAPPY FATHERS DAY

12.01.2022 Next week we have a fantastic opportunity for both early educators and parents a FREE webinar on book reading with speech pathologist Anne Williams at 12.30pm... AEST, on Wednesday September 16. Learn how to use your story time to effectively teach youngsters the concepts of print, and give them a head start for school. To register or learn more, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us//3615988/WN_9kYxRrHGS_KL0jvG6saA-Q To learn about our school readiness program, designed by speech pathologists for early childhood educators, visit www.soundsgoodtome.com.au

12.01.2022 From our Gunnedah Preschool Family to yours we wish you a safe and happy Easter Gunnedah Preschool Term 2 will commence Monday 19th April From our Gunnedah Preschool Family to yours we wish you a safe and happy Easter Gunnedah Preschool Term 2 will commence Monday 19th April

12.01.2022 Friyay Partay Thank you for a great term!! Today we have had a party with party food, music and group games with an extended outdoor play time! Have a safe and happy term break! See you all Monday 12th October

12.01.2022 When I tell people I work at Gunnedah Preschool, a lot of people remember the ‘old car in the playground’. Today we found a photo of the old car! Can you spot any familiar faces?? We plan on displaying these photos including photos of 1975 and onwards inside our preschool

12.01.2022 Did you know that keeping cool and your temperature down is the first step to remaining healthy during the heat? Follow these tips and share them with your frie...nds and family: - plan your day and avoid being in the heat between 11am and 5pm - stay out of the sun - limit physical activity, like household chores or exercise, to early in the morning when it is coolest - drink cold drinks and eat smaller cold meals - wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes made from natural fibres like cotton - put wet towels or cool packs on your arms or neck - take cool showers or baths or put your feet in cool water - if you must go outside, apply sunscreen, wear a wide brim hat and sunglasses and take water with you. Get more tips to Beat the Heat here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/Pages/default.aspx

12.01.2022 This week is National Child Protection Week - ‘Putting children first’ highlights our focus towards children’s security and safety. We spoke about who our safe people are that we can talk to if we are feeling sad or hurt. The children were able to list a wide range of people from family, friends, teachers, doctors and police. We extended on the conversation through creating hands that shows five people that make the children feel safe and secure.

11.01.2022 Attention Gunnedah Preschool Families Please be advised our school bus will be up and running as of Thursday 4th February. Please see the office from Thursday 28th if you will require the bus due to no other means of transport. Please head over to the 'Gunnedah Preschool Primary Contacts 2021' page for more information. ... Maarrubaa! (Thankyou).

11.01.2022 When the educators and children swap roles #earlychildhoodeducatorsday 2020

08.01.2022 Thank you Matt & BJ @ Matt Korn Plumbing for putting in our new coloured egg shell toilets in the Bigibila room. The children will be ecstatic when they return from holidays Sophie and Bronte have tested and approved them

07.01.2022 Check out our School Newsletter available exclusively on our School Stream App. Download today. Today's edition has important transition information for Kinder... 2021 and also Year 6 to 7 transition. Separately information about a Stage 3 excursion with limited places is available in today's newsletter. Don't miss out on knowing everything about South in one place - this is through our App.

06.01.2022 Thank you Kingdom Sand and Gravel!! Our fort area and sandpit are full again!!

04.01.2022 Anyone that would like some slices

04.01.2022 G A M I L A R A A Y WORD OF THE W E E K This week’s Gamilaraay word was ‘GABA NGINDA’? Which translates to How are you? Please enjoy this short clip of the children practicing and understanding language.... Maarubaa!

04.01.2022 Thank you Matt! Our dishwashers are going to make life so much easier! Not only time management but hygiene also Matt Korn Plumbing

03.01.2022 Yaama families! Our Bigibila and Dhinawan packs were very popular earlier in the year. We have created a Bigibila pack based on worksheets and activities to try at home with your Bigibila children assisting their Phonological Awareness before school next year. Ideas are based on the Sounds Good To Me program! If you would like a pack they will be located next to the Bigibila roll.... Maarubaa See more

03.01.2022 Easter Gayaa everyone! Gamilaraay Word of the Week

01.01.2022 Gunnedah Preschool is fortunate to have very talented staff!! Great work Miss Tarryn! Getting ready for term 2