Northgate Early Learning & Kindergarten in Adelaide, South Australia | Childcare service

Northgate Early Learning & Kindergarten

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8369 2999

Address: 136 Folland Avenue Northgate 5085 Adelaide, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Today we had a visit by Ryan, Ashley and the LJ Hooker Coffee Van! Parents, Educators and Staff enjoyed a complimentary coffee and I think a few siblings scored a hot chocolate on the way to school! We'd like to thank LJ Hooker Greenwith | Golden Grove | Mawson Lakes | Modbury for coming out to see us today

25.01.2022 We have come across this post from a great organisation and given the amount of amazing pyjama donations we received recently which have been donated to the Vinnie's Women's and Children's Crisis Centre, we thought our families and wider community may be able to help Backpacks 4 SA Kids INC. Please see their website for more information.

25.01.2022 During this lockdown period we are aware that families may struggle to continually occupy the young minds of the family! We have stumbled across this page and thought it would be good to share. https://freefun.com.au/

25.01.2022 R U OK? Mental Illness can often go unnoticed. With situations, such as we have had this year, it is more important than ever to ask R U OK? Check on friends and family, ask the question and show your support.

24.01.2022 Kindergarten children are active and engaged learners extending their interests and curiosity about their natural world and participating in experiments exploring cause and effect.

24.01.2022 Our Toddler Room has purchased a new bridge for the children to explore. Educators created a island get away inside as the weather was not so nice. The Children enjoyed crossing the bridge and landing on soft pillows! The laughter and smiles on the Childrens faces was evident.

24.01.2022 If you could help, I am sure it would be appreciated!

24.01.2022 Preschool explore space Following the childrens interest and linked to a favourite story whatever next by Jill Murphy, the children created space helmets and used their imagination to become astronauts, blasted off from the launch pad in their rocket and enjoyed exploring their space station

23.01.2022 We were rather productive during lockdown, filling the Centre with the magic that is Christmas, ready for your return from Monday

22.01.2022 Important reminder

20.01.2022 Today in Preschool Educators used intentional teaching to build the children’s knowledge of Remembrance Day. The children listened to the story LEST WE FORGET, stood for a minutes silence, and spent some time in the Poppy garden thinking about all the people who keep us and our country safe

20.01.2022 Our new Menu is now in rotation. Today's lunch was a new one for the children and was a big hit

19.01.2022 The Babies have got themselves a new Pet! Everybody meet Squirt (previously known as Gerald). Squirt is enjoying interacting with our babies and swimming about his tank with lots to see! His previous owner was pleased to see him go to a new home where he will get lots of attention. Donna and Cheryl will be Squirt's main carers taking him home on weekends so that he doesn't have to be alone. We hope our families enjoy seeing him when they come into our room.

18.01.2022 There is nothing better than wearing your PJ's...except wearing them to Child Care! We have had a super fun week and the children, as always, have loved it. Each room also went above and beyond doing pyjama theme activities. We would also like to thank our families for the donations of pyjamas for the Vinnies Winter Appeal, we are beyond grateful for your generosity.

17.01.2022 Dear Families We are sure that you have seen the most recent press release with a lock down of 6 days. Child Care Centres are to remain open only for essential workers where both parents are working out of the home. The list of Essential workers so far released is as follows: ... Water, Power and Telecommunication workers Supermarket workers Medical including mental health and supplies Public Transport workers Airport and Freight workers Petrol station assistants Essential workers for Mining Smelting and or large factories Childcare Workers Veterinary workers We ask that families contact us via email [email protected] or phone 08 8369 2999 to advise us if you do not fall into that category and therefore will NOT be attending care over the next 6 days so that we can staff accordingly. For those families that will still be using the centre during this lock down we ask that you abide by the restrictions within the centre and greater community: Wear a mask Only one parent/guardian to drop off or pick up children. Siblings to wait in the corridor or foyer of the building Sanitise upon entry and exit of the building Maintain social distancing of 1.5m. We understand you may have more questions, we are providing information to you as we receive it. We look forward to the situation returning to normal and hope that all our families will help to keep our community healthy and make South Australia safe. Thank you, Management

16.01.2022 Early Childhood Educator's Day is Wednesday 2nd September Each year Management and Admin plan a few fun things for them to show all the hard work and dedication they have to the children and their role is appreciated. We have also created this display board you would have noticed in the foyer. This is where we need your help. In the rooms and office counter is this butterfly template. We would love for you to write on there why you and/or your child loves their 'ECE' and have them decorate it. We know how much our parents appreciate our Educators through kind words and lovely gestures that are often given, but we have this one big day to show them just how loved they are.

16.01.2022 Thank you to all our families that helped us to celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day 2020! Our Educators work so hard to give our children a safe, happy, exciting place to spend their days it's been great to show them some appreciation and give them some fun of their own today. Management were kind enough to supply chocolate biscuits and a coffee/drinks voucher for every Educator, Admin organised a treasure hunt and a "Where's Jackie" game, many families dropped off some special gifts and thank you's as well. Best of all is our little book of butterflies taking flight in our foyer with messages of why our children love their Educators #LoveMyECE #earlychildhoodeducatorsday

16.01.2022 How are you going to say thank you? Early Childhood Educators Day - Wednesday 2nd September 2020.

16.01.2022 The Festive Spirit has well and truly hit Northgate and Educators are getting creative with their decorating ideas! Pre Kindy have turned their cubby into a Gingerbread House and their door into a fire place! Fireplaces seem to be a theme as Kindy have also created a display in preparation. We can't wait to see what the Educators will come up with next!

16.01.2022 There is ONE WEEK left to return photo envelopes! Due back NO LATER than Friday 28th August. If you have not yet received your photo envelope please speak to the Educators in your child's room.

15.01.2022 Dear families, If your child attends Friday, Monday or Tuesday and you have forgotten to return your photo envelope, we are giving you a second chance. If you cannot get the envelope to me today contact me by phoning the centre and i will schedule you in - bringing the envelope and correct money with you on the day. Thank you.

15.01.2022 With deep concentration and persistence our Tiny Tots are busy exploring their stacking and building. How else do you build an awesome tower than sitting in the block box!!! Our Tiny Tots are loving our daily activities. They are putting their own unique personalities into each fun time.

13.01.2022 Children interests guide Kindergartens emergent curriculum. These play based experiences support childrens social skills as they engage in role play and this week we have been enjoying Hospital role play and correlating it with literacy and extending letter recognition. At the science station, we are researching about Ants and art experiences further correlate with this learning. Let see where this learning journey leads us next week...

13.01.2022 The Northgate Staff have been busy! Don't forget your Gold Coin to purchase a yummy cupcake today to help us raise funds for the Cancer Council in conjunction with Australia's Biggest Morning Tea!

12.01.2022 Dear Families, We are sure that a lot of you have seen the latest update referring to lock down of 6 days from Midnight tonight. Child Care Centres are to remain open for ESSENTIAL WORKERS ONLY. We are currently looking into clarification of this and will get information to you as soon as we can. Please keep an eye on your email, FB and Skoolbag for updates. We appreciate your patience. ... Thank you See more

10.01.2022 Dear Families, We are sure that you have all heard or seen the latest press release. Northgate and Greenwith Early Learning and Kindergarten will both be open as normal from Monday to all families. ... Anyone who advised that their children would be absent for Monday and Tuesday we will be changing to attending on the assumption that you will now bring in your children. If you are still not planning on attending please let us know via email to [email protected] or [email protected] or by phoning 08 8369 2999 (Northgate) or 08 8289 7311 (Greenwith), as we are currently adjusting our roster to accommodate the unexpected numbers. We know you are still waiting to hear what will happen with regard to fees for the last 2 days, once we have more information on this we will send another email to you. We thank all our families for their ongoing support and patience. It has been a year of unforeseen circumstances and lifestyle changes, like you we often do not hear of changes until they are thrust upon us. We will continue to operate and offer the highest possible care to our children and families and keep our wider community safe while doing so. We look forward to seeing you all next week! Thank you , Management

09.01.2022 TODAY IS THE DAY! Photo envelopes due back NOW! Return to office today or miss out!

08.01.2022 Pre Kindy have had the excitement of having some new Friends join them this week in the form of caterpillars. Educator Lynette kindly brought them in for children to discover, care for and see what happens when a caterpillar forms a cocoon. A habitat was created to ensure their needs were catered for and each morning children will have the opportunity to observe any changes that may have taken place. Children learn cause and effect and caring for living things while also discovering new language through nature discoveries.

07.01.2022 This year has been tough for us all in many ways and parenting is no exception. Struggling to help our kids understand the circumstances we face and coping with the new normal. This online Parenting Summit, may help ease your mind and give you some information to help continue on a positive path of parenting.

06.01.2022 School Holiday ideas anyone???

06.01.2022 Pre Kindy celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day last week with this years theme for Childrens Day 2020 We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice The Elders are the holders of traditional knowledge, working to uphold the rights and improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Elders are often called upon to provide reassurance, comfort and hope, especially in times of uncertainty. It is important that all... Australians celebrate Children's Day. During group time a discussion was had to enable children to gain an understanding of this day while also extending on their current knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures. To connect with this years theme Hear our voice children were voice recorded as they shouted Kaurna Land creating a sound wave. This was then drawn onto recycled cardboard to enable children to see what their united voice sounded like in drawn form. See more

05.01.2022 Friday Funny!!!

05.01.2022 Our tiny tots are enjoying their chance to explore chalk drawing as a daily activity, paper everywhere ensured drawing was on our paper rather than the floor!

05.01.2022 Mini Toddler children enjoyed dressing up in "bug masks" sewn by Educator Nina, with further assistance from Educator Ruth. The children expressed joyful giggles while looking at their peers who were wearing big masks too!

04.01.2022 Mini toddlers have been extending their interest in animals, to exploring farm animals. The children enjoyed doing some various pieces of art work, such as painting, drawing and some messy play too. They had so much fun exploring the shredded paper to find the farm animals. Lots of language skills were used by saying the names of the animals and the sounds they make. This was not just a language development and sensory activity but it turned out to be a very fun social experi...ence. As you can see the shredded paper was enjoyed by throwing it up into the air by the educator, the children laughed and laughed with excitement! Mini toddlers have been enjoying some different activities during this current theme of farm animals. We have been milking the cow. Educators filled a glove with a mixture of corn flour, paint and water. The children squeezed the glove to resemble milking a cow. So much fun was had by all. See more

04.01.2022 This week our Toddler children exhibited a strong interest in cars. Educators jumped straight to it and used natural and recycled materials such as sand, tree branches and cardboard to set up a road track. The road track created a new and exciting play space allowing children to explore their interests.

03.01.2022 We weren't going to post another recipe just yet, but after an Educator posted to her personal page yesterday making Gina's Thumbprint Cookies at home with her young boys, all the other Educators were after the recipe too These cookies have shown to be a hit with children here at Northgate and obviously the Educators too. SO we can vouch that they're yummy and easy to make...win win If there is ever a certain recipe you are after for home, please ask

03.01.2022 Today's lunch Printed recipes available in the foyer

03.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our families a Happy Father's Day We asked some of the children "What do you love about Daddy?" and these are some of the adorable responses: "He pushes me on the swing" Miss K - 4yrs 6mths & Miss A - 3yrs 10mths "He plays dolls with me" Miss D - 4yrs 4mths & Miss E - 3yrs 11mths "His hugs" Master M - 4yrs 3mths & Master S - 4yrs 7mths... "He cooks dinner" Miss A - 4yrs 2mths "He watches car racing with me" Master A - 2yrs 9mths "He makes fish" Miss A - 3yrs 5mths "He gives me presents" Miss A - 3yrs 4mths "He plays cars with me" Master S - 3yrs 11mths Sounds like some pretty great Daddy's right there! From everyone here at Northgate, we hope all of the significant father figures have a wonderful day today. See more

03.01.2022 Don't forget about our fortnightly Glow Gym session tomorrow! 6mths-5yrs | 9.45am-10.30am | $7 per session For more information feel free to get in touch with u...s! 8405 6670 [email protected] See more

02.01.2022 This week Pre Kindy celebrated Diwali The Festival of Lights. We have had parent input allowing us to hang Elephant chimes in our doorway and children have created lanterns to place on the window sill. LED candles are turned on to create light and a sense of belonging enabling children and staff a touch of home and culture. Educator Monika joined us in traditional dress and dancing to a well known Indian song. Children gain understanding of diversity and cultural beliefs through celebrations. Happy Diwali