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Lapstone Preschool and Early Childhood Intervention Service

Locality: Lapstone

Phone: +61 2 4739 2606

Address: 9 Explorers Road 2773 Lapstone, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 It’s World Teachers Day today- we are grateful for the teachers who taught us, who we work beside every day and the teachers we may inspire inside our classrooms

25.01.2022 With today the official start to the bushfire danger period across all remaining council areas in NSW our friends at NSW Rural Fire Service want us all to #GetR...eady. 1. Know your risk 2. Plan now for what you will do 3. Get your home ready 4. Be aware and like or follow NSW Rural Fire Service for information 5. Look out for each other For information on bushfires visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au #GetReadyNSW

24.01.2022 We are deeply saddened to report that Sir Ken Robinson, creativity expert and TED speaker extraordinaire, passed away on Friday. His talk on schools and creativ...ity was first published in 2006 and remains the most viewed TED Talk of all time. Watch his full talk here: http://t.ted.com/d2XdrJS

24.01.2022 Seven new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, and one previous case has now been excluded following further investigation, bring...ing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,987. Testing numbers have dropped over the past two weeks, which is a concern particularly in areas like South Western, Western and South Eastern Sydney. Of the seven new cases to 8pm last night: Three are overseas travellers in hotel quarantine One is from Victoria in hotel quarantine Two are locally acquired and linked to a known case or cluster One is locally acquired with their source still under investigation One new case is a household contact of a previous case linked to Concord Hospital. One new case is a healthcare worker at Liverpool Hospital. Source investigations are still ongoing and contact tracing is underway. One new case is a returned NSW resident from Victoria. All passengers on the same flight from Victoria into Sydney are in hotel quarantine. NSW Health can also advise a new additional case has now been confirmed in a student of Blue Mountains Grammar school. The school is now closed while further tracing and cleaning is undertaken. This case will be included in tomorrows official numbers. While the number of locally acquired cases recorded in the past 24 hours is low, the virus is likely circulating among people in the community with mild symptoms. As such, the risk of outbreaks and a resurgence of cases remains. NSW Health is again urging anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat to come forward and get tested, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible. This is even more important with the upcoming school holidays, when people will travel across the state. Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. NSW Health is treating 86 COVID-19 cases, including six in intensive care, three of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-six per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

23.01.2022 Child starting school next year? Community Health promotes 4 major checks BEFORE children start school (i) StEPS (Statewide Eyesight Preschool Screening Program) free vision screening for 4 year olds This is usually done through Preschool or Child Care Centre.... In case your child has missed out you can phone 4730 5100 to book an appointment (ii) 4 year old Developmental Check in the Blue Book (connected to the Family tax Benefit Part A) Contact Springwood Child & Family Health Service for an appointment ph 1800 222 608 (iii) Immunisation up to date! (iv) Dental Check up Oral Health Centre Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Free dental care for children under 18 years of age on Medicare card ph: 4734 2387

23.01.2022 Our Waiting List for 2021 is open! We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about our Preschool. If your child is already on our waiting list for 2021, please contact us at [email protected] to update and verify details to ensure you dont miss out. Offers of enrolment for 2021 will commence in September this year.

22.01.2022 Darug Elder Uncle Chris Tobin explains the significance of Burramatta to Rachael Hocking #NITV #Parramatta

21.01.2022 SNAICC is proud to launch: We are the Elders of tomorrow National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day 4 August 2020 by Vision Division Feat...uring young Wurundjeri and Kalkadoon warrior Jedda with Wurundjeri Elder Aunty D. Music Freedom featuring Archie Roach by Mau Power Thank you to all of the young Elders of tomorrow for sharing your voice, Lullas Children and Family Centre, Koori Kindermanna Preschool and Maningrida families Look out for more videos across the month. #EldersofTomorrow #StrongInCulture Go to: https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au to find out more

21.01.2022 Tickets available now for this great workshop, hosted by Lapstone Preschool.

19.01.2022 Our final preschool day for the year ended with a wonderful party day for our Wednesday children. We want to thank the parents and families who have attended this year. We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of your childs learning journey for 2019. We wish all those children going off to school a good start and send a hope that they continue to enjoy learning as much at their new school as they have with us. For all those children returning in 2020 we give a cheer and look forward to seeing you in 2020.

19.01.2022 Good morning to all our Monday children. See you all 8 am to 3.30pm.

18.01.2022 It’s the second week of the school holidays. In case you haven’t seen them yet, Love Local Lessons Series 2 are still available to view at: https://www.bmcc.ns...w.gov.au/love-local-lessons. Learn some new skills and support our fabulous local entrepreneurs! #lovelocal #lovelocalbluemountains #bluemountainsglowwormtours Monte's pizza Blaxland Hooked on Nature Lyttleton Stores Farm It Forward Build-A-Mind

18.01.2022 Today, we mark the anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander flag, designed by the late Bernard Namok from Thursday Island. In 1992, Mr Namok won the Torres Str...ait Islander flag design competition and the flag was officially presented to the people of the Torres Strait at the sixth Torres Strait Cultural Festival on 29 May, 1992. During his acceptance speech, Bernard Namok Senior described the symbolism of his design. What my design stands for is quite simple: The two green bands are the two mainland of Australia & Papua New Guinea. The blue is the waters of the Torres Strait and the symbol that identifies every Torres Strait Islanders anywhere, the Dhori (Headdress). The five points of the star are our group the Eastern, Central, Western, Port Kennedy group and the many that made the mainland their home. I would like to thank those of you who have accepted my design and in time, those of you who will. In July 1995, the Torres Strait Islander flag and the Aboriginal flag were recognised by the Australian Government as official Flags of Australia under the Flags Act 1953. Read the important history of the flag: https://bit.ly/TorresStraitIslanderFlag #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

16.01.2022 COVID-19 ADVICE | A woman who visited Fernwood Gym in Penrith on Saturday 8 August between 7:55am and 9am and Baby Bunting Penrith on the same day between 1:15p...m to 1:45pm has since developed COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive. People who were at these two locations at those times are considered to be casual contacts. They should watch for COVID-19 symptoms and if any develop get tested and self-isolate. Our Public Health Unit has traced all people who were at Fernwood gym at the time. We are asking people who were at Baby Bunting on Saturday 8 August between 1:15pm and 1:45pm to watch for COVID-19 symptoms and if any develop get tested and self-isolate. Please remember: If you are unwell, stay in, get tested and isolate. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance For details on local COVID-19 Clinics, including our 7 day drive-thru clinics at Penrith Paceway & The Regatta Centre please visit our website: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-clinic-info

16.01.2022 Great employment opportunity Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre https://www.seek.com.au/job/50214335

15.01.2022 Wagana Aboriginal dancers and Jacinta Tobin perform at the Nurragingy Reserve Aboriginal Heritage Garden. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek

15.01.2022 **BREAKING** I have been notified that there is possible exposure to the public from a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Penrith Plaza on Saturday 1st August. If yo...u were at Penrith Plaza between 10am and 12pm on that date you should: watch for COVID-19 symptoms if symptoms occur, immediately get tested and self-isolate. Head here for the latest updates and advice: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

14.01.2022 COVID-19 OR HAY FEVER? | COVID-19 and hay fever share some similar symptoms. This means it may be difficult to tell the difference between them. If you have any... COVID-19 symptoms (even if you suspect its just your first allergy attack of the season), get tested immediately for COVID-19. If the test result is negative and symptoms persist, talk to your GP about a management plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs can be found at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//frequently-asked-questions.

14.01.2022 Online Parenting Programs

13.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that 'Cooee Mittigar' by Jasmine Seymour and Leanne Mulgo Watson has won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Literatu...re. Cooee Mittigar was made because Leanne and I wanted people to remember and recognise that Sydney always was and always will be an Aboriginal place. We wanted the kids and adults who grow up in this Country to be proud of its Aboriginal history and custodianship. Thank you to everyone who has loved this book and connected to its story. This is the story of us, and the land connection that links all people who live in Australia. Budyari budyari! - Jasmine Seymour.

12.01.2022 Our third and final concert Thursday 12th... tomorrow 1pm.

11.01.2022 Lapstone Preschool is closed from Wednesday 18th December 2019 until Thursday 30th January 2020. We look forward to seeing our new students on Thursday 30th January. Please ensure ALL your paper work is at the office before this date.

09.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. The seven essential items to pack in your Survival Kit are; a portable battery-operated r...adio; a waterproof torch; spare batteries; a first aid kit with manual; woollen blankets; emergency contact numbers; drinking water. Add cash and credit cards; medications and toiletries; special requirements for children, the disabled or the elderly; a mobile phone and charger; important documents; and a change of clothes for everyone before you leave. Don’t forget to prepare for your pets too. Head over to myfireplan.com.au to learn more. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/leave-earlyyour- safest-choice/important-items-checklist See more

09.01.2022 COVID-19 ADVICE | A Blue Mountains Grammar School student has tested positive for COVID-19. The case was reported in todays state-wide numbers. All close conta...cts are being notified and asked to get tested and self-isolate. The student is a close contact of a previously identified case. A previously reported case attended Katoomba Aquatic Centre on Friday 4 September from 11.30am-1.30pm. Anyone who was at the venue at this time is advised to monitor for symptoms and immediately self-isolate and get tested if symptoms develop. The community is reminded to watch for COVID-19 symptoms and if any develop get tested and self-isolate. Please remember: If you are unwell, stay in, get tested and isolate. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance. For details on your local COVID-19 Clinics, please visit our website: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-clinic-info

09.01.2022 So much of the work of early childhood educators goes on with little recognition. In this issue of Every Child, leaders share what early childhood education and care means, and express their gratitude for your dedication and hard work. Read more in your free article: bit.ly/3gn2GTX

09.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. The 2020 National NAIDOC poster. New NAIDOC Week dates are now 8-15 November 2020. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

09.01.2022 Have you been looking to start your career in Children’s Services. We are looking for enthusiastic Certificate 3 trainees to join all our Early Childhood Education teams. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50798215

08.01.2022 Term 4 starts Monday 12 October.

06.01.2022 COVID 19 Hotspots PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVES: Children who have been:... in Victoria from 8th July 2020; visited hotspot locations within NSW; and/or in contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19 are required to adhere to the public health advice by isolating and not return to Lapstone Preschool until the 14 day isolation period is over. We ask that families refer to the NSW Health Advice using the links below and advise us if their child/ren are not attending due to isolation requirements. Victoria: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-/border-restrictions NSW Hotspots: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

05.01.2022 The NSW Government is strongly encouraging NSW citizens to wear a mask in high-risk settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in NSW. Wearing a face mask... provides an additional physical barrier to protect the community and help reduce community transmission. Continue to practise physical distancing, wash your hands regularly and if you are unwell stay in and get tested. For more information about the protection that masks provide against COVID-19 visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-/health-advice-update-on-masks

05.01.2022 All of our groups for the year have now begun their year and we are delighted to be signing you up to story park soon to be able to share all our news and stories

05.01.2022 Today is our last day of Preschool for Term 2. We would like to wish all our families a happy and safe holiday and look forward to seeing you all again for Term 3 (Monday 20 July).

04.01.2022 Just a reminder that Lapstone Preschool will be closed on Monday 8th June for the Public Holiday. Wishing you all a lovely and safe long weekend

04.01.2022 Fantastic opportunity to lead the amazing Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre team - another great Connect Child and Family Services program https://www.seek.com.au/job/51060410

04.01.2022 We look forward to our first day back for 2020 on Thursday 30th January, open at 8am. We have created some inviting learning spaces!

03.01.2022 COVID-19 ADVICE | People who were at the following locations are considered casual contacts of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and should watch for symptoms and ...get tested immediately if they develop: Springwood Sports Club, 1pm to 2pm Saturday 12/9/2020 Lawson Oval, Lawson, 10:30am to 12:45pm Sunday 13/9/2020 JB Hi-Fi Penrith Westfield, 4pm to 4:30pm Sunday 13/9/2020 Close contacts who were at the above locations are being contacted by NSW Health. The newly confirmed cases are two additional Blue Mountains Grammar School students and one close contact. Residents and visitors of the Blue Mountains LGA are being recommended for increased testing. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild, you should get tested. COVID-19 symptoms include sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, high temperature, and unexplained tiredness. Our Blue Mountains COVID-19 Drive-Through Clinic is open for extended hours today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday), between 8am and 6pm. For details on other local COVID-19 Clinics, please visit: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-clinic-info

03.01.2022 We are proud to announce the launch of our new campaign, Read My Frustration, which highlights the frustration born from a lack of understanding about dyslexi...a. With greater knowledge, together we can help children and adults alike realise their full potential as the smart, capable and confident people they truly are. For more information, click here https://codereadnetwork.org/

02.01.2022 Why are transitions between activities often so hard for neurodivergent people? Erin Human created 'The Tendril Theory' based on lived experience: IMAGE: 'Why i...t’s hard to switch tasks (Let’s call it Tendril Theory).' Line drawings of a person with many curly lines popping out of their head when they are engaged in a task and no lines when they are ready to switch tasks. IMAGE TEXT: 'When I’m focused on something / My mind sends out a million tendrils of thought / Expands into all of the thoughts & feelings / When I need to switch tasks / I must retract all of the tendrils of my mind / This takes some time / Eventually I can shift to the new task / But when I am interrupted or must switch abruptly / It feels like all of the tendrils are being ripped out / That’s why I don’t react well / Please just give me time / To switch tasks when I’m ready.' For some practical tips on how to honour those tendrils while supporting transitions, please see this piece from Carrie Contey, PhD. (view here: tinyurl.com/y4d6vkmo)

02.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day (26 May) when we acknowledge and recognise the stolen generations. While this year we wont be able to gather together in the ways we usually might, we can continue listening, remembering and ensuring the stories are told.

01.01.2022 What a wonderful concert today. Tomorrows concert is 1 pm Wednesday 11th.

01.01.2022 We embed Aboriginal perspectives and culture in our program everyday but theres been great explorations and learning happening in our classrooms today as we recognise Reconciliation Week.

01.01.2022 "The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation from First Nations to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future. It calls f...or structural reform to establish a new relationship based on justice and self-determination where Indigenous cultures and peoples can flourish, and we all move forward. Thomas Mayor said It gives hope to a nation born from many nations that we may find our collective heart. For more information about teh Uluru Statement go to www.ulurustatement.org All are welcome to join a conversation with Thomas Mayor and the Blue Mountains People for Reconciliation via Zoom on Monday 1st June. Please register as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected] "