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Isabella Plains Early Childhood School

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25.01.2022 Our preschool excursion to the Arboretum will go ahead today. Due to weather, we have made some adjustments to the finish time which will see children back at school earlier than first planned.

24.01.2022 Our year 1/2 children have gone for their weekly walk to the Isabella Ponds. Mick our BSO joined the walk today much to the delight of the children.

23.01.2022 This week we are meeting with school leaders where our year 2 children will transition to in 2021. Thank you Ms Hawkins and Mr White from Bonython Primary school who visited our school today. The children were very excited to meet teachers from their new school and ask questions.

23.01.2022 Here is a great way to connect with others in the local community. On today!

22.01.2022 Wishing all of our families, staff and wider community a very happy new year.

21.01.2022 Movement is an essential component of our daily routine. Across the school we use regular movement breaks to help brains shift focus, reduce stress and have fun.

21.01.2022 What a great opportunity tomorrow.

20.01.2022 Here are some great ideas to help children manage their feelings.

20.01.2022 Helping Families This Christmas Please support us! We have set up a GIVING TREE to collect donations of gifts and food for the Communities@Work Christmas Appeal and bring a little hope and joy to struggling families and individuals. Your donation will help make a meaningful difference to people in need, knowing they will now have gifts to give to their families. Our Giving Tree is set up at four different school locations for your convenience at the:... School reception foyer Education and Care Service foyer Out of School Hours Care in the hall Outside the gates at drop off and pick up times We are collecting donations from 16 November 2020 to 17 December 2020. For enquiries please contact Joanne Clarke [email protected] or Katrina Duffy [email protected] Thank you for your participation

19.01.2022 We are hosting a 2022 preschool information session on Wednesday 31 March at 915am. Come along and hear about our school and see the preschool in action. For interested families who have children turning 4 by 30 April next year, or anyone who wants to hear more about our school.

16.01.2022 Important information for anyone who has travelled to Brisbane.

16.01.2022 Our preschool children are explorers and have curated their own museum in the library for children across our school to visit.

16.01.2022 Our Giving Tree is ready and waiting for your donations. Please drop your items to the front office.

15.01.2022 Over the last two weeks our Kinders have been visiting the year 1/2 building. Thanks to our year 1’s for being such wonderful hosts.

15.01.2022 Each year 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health issue. October is Mental Health Month in the ACT. Take this time to connect with those around you - simp...ly reaching out can make all the difference. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, there is always someone you can talk to and help is available. For immediate assistance, contact Lifeline Canberra on 13 11 14. For more information, visit Canberra Health Services: www.health.act.gov.au/mentalhealth

15.01.2022 The Ash playground is taking shape. The new space will include a climbing frame, river bed, swing, Yarning circle and lots of plantings. The work should be finished by the end of term with access to the area by early term 1.

13.01.2022 The new Ash playground is changing every day as work continues. We can't wait until its finished.

12.01.2022 If you would like assistance to register with Canberra Relief Network for free food hampers. Please contact Louise on 61423777, drop in to the main office or email [email protected]

12.01.2022 No surprises here! Simon is looking forward to reading the new book in Aaron Blabey’s pug series to the children at IPECS!

12.01.2022 At last some true summer weather is here. Don't forget to slip, slop, slap.

11.01.2022 GEMS P&C meeting is on tonight at 630pm. The link has been sent to all families this afternoon. We look forward to seeing you online tonight.GEMS P&C meeting is on tonight at 630pm. The link has been sent to all families this afternoon. We look forward to seeing you online tonight.

10.01.2022 Mark your diary...

10.01.2022 Preschool is having a great time on their excursion to the Arboretum. Did you know some caterpillars lay eggs in the ground?

09.01.2022 Year 2’s had their first Bouyed Up session today. We had such a great time.

08.01.2022 Kindergarten cooked scrambled eggs today with tomatoes and chives! there was total silence ..for about 3 minutes while they ate! The eggs were from our chickens and the tomatoes and herbs from our garden, cant get any fresher than that

08.01.2022 What's that smell?! Work continues on our new playground with lots of soil and mulch coming in. Unfortunately we have to put up with smell of the soil and mulch to benefit the rewards later.

07.01.2022 Our book week dress up day is on early next term. I wonder what book characters we will have this year?

07.01.2022 Thumbs up from Ewan on the coconut yogurt treat at breakfast club this week!

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our Public Education Nominees- Kathleen, Wendy and Karen. Wendy was named as a finalist in the Early Childhood Teacher of the Year category. You’re all winners in our eyes!

06.01.2022 Tomorrow we will celebrate the end of term three and our PRIDE values with a school disco. Children are welcome to come to school in party clothes.

06.01.2022 Great news for anyone who has been stuck at home after visiting Brisbane.

06.01.2022 Preschool have been eagerly waiting for their potatoes to be ready to be harvested. Today was the day! 38 potatoes were dug up and will soon be used in cooking.

06.01.2022 Some of our p-2 staff are spending the day undertaking first aid training.

05.01.2022 What a fabulous way to end the term! Thanks to the Gems P and C for the tunes and the icy poles!

04.01.2022 Our PRIDE school values guide us through uncertain times. While IPECS staff have all been learning and working hard this week, just as our children and adults have, we have also found time to play! We hope you enjoy watching this video that highlights the importance of one of our school values, play!

04.01.2022 Many hands make light work! Thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping on stage 2 of our hill stabilisation works. Thank you for giving up your weekend time

03.01.2022 This afternoon Simon and Annie presented our year 2 leaders with their special year 2 t-shirts. This is the best day ever and We are the kings of the school were comments made by our very excited year 2 children!

02.01.2022 The joy of the Growing with Grands Garden. We have retuned to the garden and what a happy return it was, conversations with each other and with the Grands, picking fresh peas and eating them on the spot and glorious bugs everywhere. We picked onions and broad beans, the Grands on this occasion took the produce back to their clubhouse to share with their resident friends.

02.01.2022 Writing is an essential part of our daily English workshops. Kindergarten often use whiteboards to practice skills they have learnt during whole group instructional lessons.

02.01.2022 If you need some help don't be afraid to reach out to communities@work. Click in the link for more information. Its ok to ask for help.

01.01.2022 Each day our k-2 classes begin the day with PRIDE reading. It is a time to read by ourselves, share books with friends and conference with teachers. It is a lovely way to start our day!