Hillsdon Kindergarten in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Hillsdon Kindergarten

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3870 7861

Address: 79 Hillsdon Road 4068 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.hillsdonkindergarten.com/

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25.01.2022 DONUT WORRY - BE HAPPY - because its only 2 MORE SLEEPS until the Hillsdon Fete and thanks to Donut King @indooroopilly we will have some delicious iced donuts to go with your coffee! What flavour is your favourite? #hillsdonkindyfete

25.01.2022 Take some time to practise what the morning routine will look like once your child starts kindy. It’s a great opportunity for lots of positive talk about the new kindy experience as well. A side note: please remember to label all your child’s belongings! (ie.hat, drink bottle, lunchbox, spare clothes). It makes it much easier when everything is clearly labelled #hillsdon #tipsforstartingkindy #kindergarten #startingkindy #brisbane #taringa

22.01.2022 Please note the Hillsdon Kindergarten Open Day due to take place on the 2nd of May has been cancelled.

22.01.2022 TEST YOUR TRIVIA KNOWLEDGE - at the Hillsdon Trivia Night - Saturday 7th September 6.30pm. For current Hillsdon Kindy families + 2020 Hillsdon Kindy families. Check your emails for further details. Please RSVP ASAP. Will be a great night

21.01.2022 Show your child how to open their lunchbox and any small containers they bring. Over the next few days you could practise by packing them a lunchbox and letting them eat from it at home. Encourage your child to dress themselves in the morning, pack their backpack before you go out and any other little jobs you can find around the house to encourage their independence. Of course, the staff at Hillsdon are always present and willing to help your child with any needs during th...e day! #hillsdon #kindergarten #independence #encourageindependence #tipsforstartingkindy #startingkindy #brisbane #taringa

21.01.2022 A beautiful song to sing along to at home. We know some of the kindy children already love this one.

21.01.2022 The use of symbols is an alternate way to write down stories of cultural significance, teaching survival and use of the land. Symbols are used by Aboriginal people in their art to preserve their culture and tradition. They are also used to depict various stories and are still used today in contemporary Aboriginal Art. This provocation provided the children with the opportunity to practise making Aboriginal symbols and is one of the ways we embed First Nations people and their culture in our curriculum. #aboriginalart #aboriginalaustralia #indigenousart #indigenoussymbols #earlychildhood #aboriginalandtorresstraitislander #firstnationspeople #alwayswasalwayswillbe #learningthroughplay #gowrieqld #hillsdon #kindergarten #brisbanekindy

20.01.2022 Have you ever whined because you dont have enough wine? Or have you wined because there is too much whining? Either way I think we can help you out. You will now be able to order your very own Hillsdon Kindy wine and all bottles will come with the custom Hillsdon Kindy label - South Australia Sparkling Brut Cuvee - 2016 Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio - 2017 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2015 Adelaide Hills Sangiovese Ros... - 2016 Porongurup Pinot Noir - 2017 Barossa Valley Marananga Shiraz $20 per bottle or $220 a case. You can follow the link to order OR we will have order forms at the bar on the day of the fete http://www.wineexperience.com.au/view-fundraiser.php?fid=355

19.01.2022 This week we are thinking about all the people we love and care about. Drawing ....sparks thoughts and makes thinking visible ...gives wings to the imagination ...encourages learning to see ...thrives as a means for inquiry and investigation, a visual language, particularly when children have company. (Ursula Kolbe)... At Hillsdon the children regularly engage in drawing which then enables them to make their thinking visible to others and feel empowered that their ideas are important enough to share. They are consolidating their thoughts, the details and what the next step will be.

19.01.2022 Who is invited to our Open Day? EVERYONE! All past, present and future families are welcome to come - we can’t wait to celebrate the day with you! #hillsdon #openday2021 #kindergarten #taringa #hillsdonroad #brisbanekindy

18.01.2022 Here’s some tips for the very first day of your child’s kindergarten year! prepare the night before - pack the bags and lay out clothing. talk to your child about what is in their lunchbox. ... make sure you do say goodbye to your child, as disappearing quietly can cause more anxiety. if your child is having trouble separating, an educator will be ready to step in to help. We are well equipped to deal with this, and will give your child the care and support they need. It is important that once you do say goodbye, you do leave as it causes more confusion for your child if you keep coming back. call us if you are worried during the day! We are happy to give you an update. If we feel your child is not settling and becoming more distressed we will give you a call as well. be enthusiastic and positive! #tipsforstartingkindy #tipsforthefirstdayofkindy #hillsdon #kindergarten #brisbane #taringa #firstday #nerves #enthusiastic

18.01.2022 ATTN: Hillsdon Kindy Parents YOUR KINDY NEEDS YOU!! A sincere thanks to the few of you who have volunteered to help out on the day of fete - we are so grateful for your help.... For those of you who havent signed up - we REALLY NEED YOUR HELP in order to make the day a big success! There is still time - please go to https://signup.com/go/tnfWgrE Feel free to split a shift with your partner, friend or other relative. Such a great way to support your kindy and meet the local community

17.01.2022 Drawing from observation: The excitement of hatching chickens, watching as they dry and become fluffy; watching how they feed; how they sleep. Looking at the chickens feet, their beaks; asking questions and considering the difference between the baby chickens down and feathers and so much more Drawing can be central to childrens shared investigations. The opportunity to learn with and from children as co-explorers. Each person sees differently, each chooses different parts to draw. It always involves interactions between seeing and reasoning, feeling and memory as well as interaction with materials. The more opportunities children have to draw from life and look intently at things -finding them infinitely more complex, strange and wonderful than they had imagines the more enjoyment they are likely to experience.

17.01.2022 Please go to the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre page and give our Easter Egg a like!

16.01.2022 Last week we found a cicada exoskeleton outside in the playground. As the children passed it to each other, they talked about what they observed, how it felt, where the cicada is now - and why he left his skin behind! Judith Roden says close observation of children at play suggests that they find out about the world in the same way as scientists find out about new phenomena and test new ideas....during this exploration, all the senses are used to observe and draw conclusio...ns about objects and events through simple, scientific investigations At Hillsdon we strive to create these natural learning situations every day. We use teacher scaffolding, an inquiry process and hold the strong belief that children are capable and competent meaning makers of their world . . . #stem #earlychildhoodstem #earlychildhood #hillsdonkindergarten #kindy #kindergarten #children #play #learningthroughplay #inquiry #inquiryprocess #childrensquestions #taringa #brisbane #play See more

16.01.2022 We Play, We Learn, We Belong We play on our land, We learn from our ancestors, We belong with our communities... On Sunday the 4th it was National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. We acknowledged this celebration by reading Dreamtime stories and learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We hope you have a great end of your week. https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au

16.01.2022 If your child is returning to Kindy next week there is an important email in your inbox. It will take you through the new arrival & departure procedures and other safety measures being implemented to keep everyone safe! Please ensure you read it prior to your child coming back to Kindy next week. Thank you

15.01.2022 Thank you to the Hillsdon children and families for an amazing term 2. Whilst we never could have imagined what the last 12 weeks would look like on a global scale, we are incredibly proud of our community and your ability to embrace the changes we have been faced with. Gratifyingly, even in the midst of vastly new ways of doing things, we note that the children continue to drive our programs with their thirst for learning and knowledge. The resilience, acceptance and growth demonstrated by every child is a constant inspiration for us all. We wish you all a restful, safe and healthy holiday break. The Hillsdon Team x

15.01.2022 PSA: If youre experiencing ANY of these symptoms, even if very mild, please get tested right away. By getting tested when you experience symptoms, youre pla...ying a role in protecting not only yourself but your family and community members, too. Use our bot to find your nearest testing location: https://qld.health/TestLocator

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, our fete has been rescheduled for the 18th of October 2020 9am - 3pm.

15.01.2022 Some ideas to play eye spy with your younger children

14.01.2022 We are so excited to start Term 1 2020 with all our new and returning families. We anticipate a great year of creating connections between children, staff, families, and the community. And of course, lots of learning and play!

14.01.2022 PLAY SCHOOL - ANZAC DAY SPECIAL Join Abi and Joey here as they talk about Anzac Day, sing together and create beautiful red craft poppies. Through this Face...book mini-episode, Play School supports families looking for ways to acknowledge Anzac Day differently this year. To make your red poppies, all youll need is some red patty pans, yellow patty pans or paper, green pipe cleaner or sticks and a marker.

14.01.2022 This is where all the action is happening today. The coffee machines and BBQ are firing up, cakes have been baked, champagne is on ice, ponies are ready to ride! Well see you soon!

14.01.2022 Switch on your TV screen, its learning@homeTV time ! Make sure you tune in to 7TWO at 8.30 am today for the first episode. Heres what you can expect . For a complete lesson guide visit: http://tiny.cc/7osznz

12.01.2022 Children are developing a sense of connectedness to their world. This connectedness helps them relate to the values, traditions and practices of their families, kindergartens, communities and the wider world. It supports them to learn about the interconnectedness of people and environments. Over time, this learning transforms the ways they interact with others and how they think about the world as global citizens. QKLG

12.01.2022 PARENTS OF HILLSDON Gather with friends and join us for a night of laughter & fun as we compete in a battle of the brains! When: Saturday 7th September 6.30pm Where: Hillsdon Kindergarten Cost: $50pp* ($100 per couple)... Includes: - Dinner from Pizzantica (food truck) - pizzas, salads, gelato - Trivia - BYO alcohol - Prizes to be won It will be a great night for all Hillsdon Families so come along. Please see your emails for details on how to rsvp/make payment.

12.01.2022 Let’s join together and end violence against women once and for all. #whiteribbonday #whiteribbonaustralia #enddomesticviolence #hillsdon

12.01.2022 Who popped in to @indooroopillyshopping centre this weekend to see our magnificent wall of art? It will be there until the 26th of November so if you’ve yet to visit you have until this Thursday! #hillsdon #indooroopillyshoppingcentre #indooroopilly #kindergarten #childrensart #kidsart #artshow #paintedbychildren

12.01.2022 Weve reached the end of another Kindy term! Wishing all families and staff a fun & safe holiday break Term 4 starts on Tuesday, October 6.

11.01.2022 BBQ || There is nothing better than a good fete BBQ. Ours will be firing up bright and early on Sunday morning and thanks to @hillsdongrocer we will have all of these goodies to make our BBQ just that little more special. And a BBQ wouldnt be a BBQ without the meat so we need to send a thank you to @clancyjamesbutcher for helping us out with that. We cant wait to see you there

08.01.2022 C O F F E E || for all the coffee lovers out there we will have the crew from @brewedawakeningbne working hard from 9am to make sure all of your Sunday morning needs are met + some beautiful croissants from @frenchpatisserie For those wanting something a bit more hearty well have our BBQ team pumping out some delish Bacon and Egg rolls. YUM! We cant wait to see you bright and early ready for a day of fun. #hillsdonkindyfete

07.01.2022 ONE MORE SLEEP!! The big day is almost upon us and we cannot wait to see you there from 9am. There will be - Cafe serving coffee, croissants and donuts - BBQ serving Bacon + Egg rolls, sausages + delicious burgers - Cake + lolly stall - Rides including the super slide, pony rides, inflatable train jumping castle, baby animals - Bar stocked with beer and great wines (where you can order your own Hillsdon wines - see link in profile) - market stalls... - DJ Bex to keep the kids entertained - Face painting No Cash - No worries. We will be accepting cards on the day. See you there! See more

07.01.2022 Come and join the Hillsdon community. Please visit http://www.hillsdonkindergarten.com/how-to-enrol/ to fill out your wait list application.

07.01.2022 Educational lessons for QLD kids at home for children from kindy to year 2. This might be helpful for your learning at home.

07.01.2022 At the beginning of the year we focus on drawing a self portrait. In this particular provocation we have added mirrors for the children to explore their facial expressions and features. Drawing self-portraits is about self-identity - developing a perception of self. ‘This is me, this is who I am. I am unique and special’. Over time drawing self-portraits can also help children develop their observational, expressive and reflective skills. This connects to our curriculum in... the developmental areas of Identity, Wellbeing and Connectedness (QKLG). #hillsdon #selfportraits #selfesteem #wellbeing #identity #childrensidentity #connect #connectedness #ladygowrie #qklg #childrenlearningthroughart #selfexpression #kindergarten #taringa #brisbanekindy #hillsdonroad

07.01.2022 In This Together At kindy this week we acknowledge National Reconciliation Week https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au

06.01.2022 We would like to say a HUGE thank you to @indooroopillyshopping centre for displaying our works of art for the last 2 weeks. We have had so many comments from parents and families about how much their child enjoyed seeing their own piece of art displayed in such a public place. This display was so beautifully presented, which gave the children a sense of pride that they themselves had created such a wall of beauty. Displaying the children’s work gives them a chance to think ...about their past - how they created it and the steps they took to the finished piece. They have the opportunity to talk about their work and make plans for future work. Finally, well displayed artwork informs others about early childhood education and the value we place on the work of children. It shows the children we are proud of them and gives them a sense of achievement. We are so proud of the children of Hillsdon, with how they have shown resilience and adaptability in a year of unknowns and changed routines. This art wall is a culmination of this year - and we hope the community has found just as much enjoyment in viewing it as the children did creating the art pieces. #hillsdon #hillsdonartshow2020 #hillsdonartshow #indooroopillyshoppingcentre #earlylearning #earlyeducationmatters #displayingchildrensart #kindergarten #gowrie #ladygowrie Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Lady Gowrie Queensland

06.01.2022 5 MORE SLEEPS! Only 5 more sleeps until the Hillsdon Fete. Dont forget to get your pre-order ride passes to save you time and money on the day. With the money saved you could treat yourself to coffee and a bacon + egg roll lollies all of the delicious cakes and slices $5 beers at the bar or some raffle tickets to go in the draw to win some amazing prizes!! An all day rides pass gives you access to unlimited rides on - The Super slide - Train jumping castle - Baby animal zoo - 3-in-1 kicking and throwing challenge - Pony rides (Swipe across to see prices) Get your passes from the Kindy Office anytime before the fete you can even order and pay over the phone

06.01.2022 This week we’d like to post some tips for all the new families starting kindy this year. Our first is...be positive about this new experience. Talk with your child about all the fun things they will do, all the friends they will make and all the new things they will learn. Drive past the kindy as often as you can and point it out and talk about it enthusiastically. Some children do find it hard to initially separate from their caregivers, but this step can create a positive... connection between you (as their home base) and us (as their place of care and new community experience). #startingkindy #creatingconnection #positiveexperience #enthusiasm #excitement #kindy2021 #hillsdon #taringa #learningthroughplay

06.01.2022 At Hillsdon, our aim is to promote reconciliation and to strengthen childrens knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. Acknowledgement of the Traditional Owners of the Land. Hillsdon recognises the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the country on which we live, work, learn and grow. We show respect to traditional owners and custodians, the Turrbal and Jagera people, by saying an Acknowle...dgement to Country daily. These are the words we say: Here is the Land, And, Here is the Sky, Here are my Friends, And, Here am I. We also display a physical acknowledgment to the traditional owners of our land on our kindy fence. This week and last we have all spent time creating posters acknowledging Reconciliation Week and have added them to our kindy fence. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags. We display the two flags representing the First Australians - one representing Aboriginal peoples and one representing Torres Strait Islander peoples. Flying the flags shows our respect for the First Australians. We have discussed the colours and symbols on the flags with the children at group-time. Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in our Curriculum and Resources. Our aim is to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in everyday experiences, all through the year. We regularly read dreamtime Stories in our literacy group-times. Creation or dreamtime stories often explain how the country, animals and people came to be as they are. They tell us when things were made, why they were made and how they were made. We also use Aboriginal music and songs in our music group-times. Resources and materials in the classroom are selected to reflect diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

06.01.2022 And finally our Unit 2 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday group is taught by Jane and assisted by Di. Let’s go 2021 #hillsdon #kindergarten #staff #introductions #taringa #brisbane

05.01.2022 We can’t wait for the big day! There are lots of activities to keep you busy and some delicious food so make sure you put it in the diary! #hillsdon #openday #openday2021 #kindergarten #brisbanekindy

04.01.2022 We Love Farmers! Thank you! During COVID 19 farmers have continued working, everyday continuing to grow food and fibre that we all depend on. Today is National Agriculture Day so let’s celebrate the everyday extraordinarily efforts our farmers go to and all that is great about our Australian agriculture! ... #agricultureaustralia #agriculture #agdayau #agday #hillsdon #thankyoufarmers

04.01.2022 GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW!! KEEP ON SWIPING TO SEE OUR AMAZING RAFFLE PRIZES!!

04.01.2022 Another great week at Hillsdon this week. Weve got some cute little visitors to keep us company. The children loved learning about the chicks, watching them hatch, giving them cuddles and doing some observational drawings of them. We cant wait to see them again next week.

04.01.2022 WHO WANTS TO GO TO FIJI?! Well YOU could be if you win our GOLDEN PRIZE in the Hillsdon Kindy Fete Raffle!! This amazing prize has just come together with just days to go Prize includes 1. The Fiji Orchid - 2 nights accommodation in a Garden Bure inclusive of Full Breakfast in Raymonds Restaurant for 2. Transfers by car from airport to hotel are included for 2 people @thefijiorchid ... 2. 2 x free return boat transfers from Denarau marina to matamanoa by South Sea Cruises @southseacruises 3. Matamanoa Island Resort - 3 nights Accommodation in a Beachfront Villa including Full American Breakfast Your private Villa has a plunge pool, outdoor shower, cabana with day bed Plus 10-minute Foot Ritual in our Veidomoni Spa Complimentary use of Tennis Court and Table Tennis Complimentary use of Non Motorised Water Sports Tropical Juice and Shell Lei on Arrival @matamanoa (ADULTS ONLY RESORT) 4. $200 voucher from @adelatravelmanagers to help you book flights and assist with all of your travel needs GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW! Call the Hillsdon office in 3870 7861, visit in person or come to the fete on Sunday where you can buy tickets (Expires March 2020)

03.01.2022 Pancake Tuesday at Hillsdon #hillsdon #pancakes #pancaketuesday #kindergarten #taringa #brisbanekindy

02.01.2022 Who doesn’t love baby animals! We are going to have a free baby animal petting zoo this Saturday from 9am-11am at our Open Day! #hillsdon #openday #openday2021 #babyanimals #kindergarten #taringa #brisbanekindergarten #hillsdonroad #indooroopilly #toowong

01.01.2022 There is plenty of opportunity for water play in our environment at Hillsdon Kindy. We recognise its value and include it in our daily program. Water play provides hours of rich and valuable early childhood experiences, which develop childrens creativity and imagination. It helps children develop eye-hand coordination (as they scoop, sift, funnel and pour). Playing in water develops maths/science concepts and enhances social skills by providing opportunities for children to practice collaborative play and sharing. #waterplay #playingwithwater #childrenandwater #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #hillsdonkindy #brisbanekindy #kindergarten #science #maths

01.01.2022 Happy day of love! #hillsdon #brisbanekindy #valentinesday #childrensbooks #love #somanybooks

01.01.2022 We have been viewing some episodes of Little J and Big Cuz (which you can find on the iview app and website). The show follows the everyday life of two Aboriginal school children as they explore their indigenous identity, connection to country, traditional knowledge and cultural practices. We believe we have a responsibility to value and promote greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being. Research suggests that providing childre...n with opportunities to watch how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families relate to each other, and to non-Indigenous people, can - with teacher guidance - enable children to reflect on how to see and interact with cultures other than their own. As it is not always practical for educators to provide such opportunities face-to-face, digital technology presents an alternative way in. We make use of this program as a way to introduce these ideas to the children of Hillsdon. #hillsdon #culturalcompetency #indigenous #aboriginalandtorresstraitislander #culturalcompetencyforchildren #littlejandbigcuz #iview #abciview #digitaltechnology

01.01.2022 Our Kindy Fete would not be possible without the sponsorship of these amazing businesses GOLD SPONSOR: @hillhouselegalpartners SILVER SPONSOR: @doug_disher_real_estate BRONZE SPONSORS: @aquaticachievers @piatconstructions @hutchies1912 We want to give a huge shoutout and thanks to these guys