Pennington Children's Centre in Pennington | Nursery

Pennington Children's Centre

Locality: Pennington

Phone: +61 8 8268 1200

Address: Butler Avenue 5013 Pennington, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.penningtonkgn.sa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Just a reminder the Centre will be closed tomorrow Friday, 16 October 2020. Therefore there will be no baby playgroup tomorrow morning, but we look forward to seeing you next week

25.01.2022 Here is the link to watch the recent Parenting SA webinar with Dr. Justin Coulson and Dr. Kristy Goodwin. You can also download 2 of their e-books for free.

23.01.2022 What can we do to stop the spread of COVID-19? Reminders for us all.

23.01.2022 We are taking 2021 enrolment registrations now - do you know a child turning 4 this year or turning 4 before the 1 May in 2021? They can register now! Please call us on (08) 8268 1200. (Also ... we recognise all of the children in these photos - theyre Pennington children! What super stars )

23.01.2022 Kindy parents - Were curious about your childs response if you ask them How goes the work? next time you notice your child helping to clean or tidy Weve been reading Farmer Duck - you can see the lazy farmer in his bed calling out How goes the work? to the hard working farmer duck. If you feel like Farmer Duck at the moment, we salute you!

22.01.2022 Meet Maria, Alyssa and Carrie, occupational therapy students from UniSA. They are working with us this Term on a community project. We invite all parents and caregivers (from playgroup, occasional care and kindergarten) to complete this very short survey to help make this project the best it can be for our community: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MJFLY7

21.01.2022 Enjoy the two week break everyone ... and stay safe, well and happy

21.01.2022 It’s been a rocky few days. We are sending our love to all of our Pennington families and look forward to seeing you again this week. Take care of each other https://youtu.be/T6uPEzdPrw8

21.01.2022 Thursday 04/06: Fruit, bread and some veggies available for our parents and community members. Feel free to visit and collect until its all gone. Bring a bag along

20.01.2022 Happy Sunday reading- this one is great! How to create micro-moments of connection with your children, or as Maggie Dent calls them - love bridges which build stronger heart connections with our children to ensure that they feel safe and secure within their families. Enjoy

20.01.2022 We're looking for donations of second hand clothes sizes 3-5. Please feel free to drop them in, it's much appreciated.

20.01.2022 STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK We all have a responsibility to keep each other and our community safe, healthy and well. We know this can be a challenge, but as we come into the winter months, please follow this advice: Source: Now that kids have returned to class, what happens if they get a runny nose?... http://www.abc.net.au//children-at-school-amid-co/12289956 See more

19.01.2022 Don't forget to book into our Immunisation Clinic in week 3 if you or any family members need updated immunisations

18.01.2022 If you or someone you know is doing it tough through the state lockdown- the COVID19 Relief Call Centre is operating to help people impacted. The hotline can be contacted on 1300 705 336 or [email protected]... The Relief Call Centre can provide you with information and assistance, including access to personal hardship support and advice on short-term accommodation options if you cannot safely self-quarantine or self-isolate.

18.01.2022 Playgroups are cancelled this week (starting today 23 November). We will be in touch with further information soon. Thank you.Playgroups are cancelled this week (starting today 23 November). We will be in touch with further information soon. Thank you.

18.01.2022 We still have some bookings available for tomorrow mornings playgroup (Monday 17th August). 2 options available - see times below. Please book in by emailing Daniella or calling the centre from 8:15am tomorrow morning.

17.01.2022 We know many of our local community also visit the Junction Community Centre, if not - have a look at what is on offer here

16.01.2022 If we see any positions advertised in the Western Suburbs, we will share with our community here. We know this year in particular has been very challenging and people may be looking for work. Have a look below.

16.01.2022 The key to establishing online safety as a life-long skill is to start talking about it early, so it becomes a part of everyday life. Parents, this link below to the eSafetys story puzzles will help you get the conversation started with your children.

16.01.2022 Have your say about the new Pennington playground on Butler Avenue. The initial concept plan is here. We think the current proposal is pretty uninspiring and boring - so we really encourage you to give your feedback! We only have until this Friday though, so please have a look below:

16.01.2022 This term we are involved in a community project with three Occupational Therapy students from UniSA. Alyssa, Carrie and Maria will be seeking family input to make the project add value to and support our community, so please have a look below and watch out for more information to come!

16.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year. Are the challenges of parenting in 2020 wearing you down? You're not alone. Join ACATLGN and @unicefaustralia for this FREE webinar to help you and your family navigate these tough times. Register at the link below.

16.01.2022 We had fun celebrating Book Week and welcomed many wonderful characters and creatures. Here are some of our staff photos! #bookweek2020

15.01.2022 Our baby and toddler playgroup begins this Friday 21st August at 10:30am. For children from birth to 18 months of age and their parents/carers. Bookings essential. Come along or please tell family and friends with babies in our community

14.01.2022 Wishing all of the Dads and men who have taken on a Father role in our community a very happy day. Your role in a childs life is so important. Thank you.

14.01.2022 WOODVILLE PIZZA BAR ALERT COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (11.57pm) Anyone who visited or got takeaway (including delivery) from the Woodville Pizza Bar, 58 Woodville Road, Woodville on 6 16 November must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. This includes people who live with you.

12.01.2022 A comprehensive list of what’s closed, what’s open and what reasons are permitted to leave home over the next 6 days

12.01.2022 Encouraging your toddler to talk - lots of important ideas here for responsive and respectful support

12.01.2022 Tuesday 16/06: Fruit, bread and some veggies available for our parents and community members. Feel free to visit and collect until its all gone. Bring a bag along

12.01.2022 Tuesday 26/5: Fruit, bread and some veggies available for our parents and community members. Feel free to visit and collect until its all gone. Bring a bag along

11.01.2022 Round 1 offers for families living in our local catchment zone start next week. Please let anyone you know in our area with a child kindy aged for 2021 to get in contact with us now!

11.01.2022 We know Lizzie the Literacy Lizard tells us to sing together everyday - so here are some of the songs we’ve been singing to support our understanding of number and quantifying - working out how many. What other songs could we sing?

08.01.2022 Just a reminder about our immunisation clinic this Monday! Make sure to book in!

08.01.2022 Local families are welcome to come and collect some free food until its all gone. Our order has arrived from Foodbank this morning (Monday, 24 August) - apples, potatoes, onions, cauliflower, pasta, apricot cups, assorted bread and oats. Please bring along a shopping bag with you

08.01.2022 We still have times available for our immunisation clinic on Monday! Call through to book your spot 8268 1200. If your child's immunisations are not up to date now is a good time to catch up, free flu shots for children under 5 that hold a Medicare card and $20 for adults.

07.01.2022 This past week Group A children were treated to a surprise visit from friends who come from a remote community in the APY Lands in the far north-west corner of South Australia. Julieanne is an Anangu woman and a Pitjantjatjara language teacher, so we were lucky to have a mini lesson from her. We have been learning the song heads, shoulders, knees and toes in English, Kaurna language and now Pitjantjatjara. In this photo Julieanne is showing the children where she comes from and which Aboriginal language she speaks (Pitjantjatjara). How lucky were we!! You can find out more information about this special map here: https://reconciliationsa.org.au/map-of-indigenous-australia/

07.01.2022 Calling out to the community for spare clothes in particular pants and shorts, your help would be greatly appreciated

06.01.2022 Were looking for donations of second hand clothes sizes 3-5. Please feel free to drop them in, its much appreciated.

05.01.2022 Who saw today’s paper? Beautiful photos of two of our kindy children and some quotes from Jessica about being an exceeding centre. While they didn’t get it quite right (we’re not a childcare service!), we still feel very proud!

04.01.2022 Free webinar TONIGHT! We highly recommend Dr Justin Coulson. If you can tune in tonight, register at the link below.

04.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year. Are the challenges of parenting in 2020 wearing you down? Youre not alone. Join ACATLGN and @unicefaustralia for this FREE webinar to help you and your family navigate these tough times. Register at the link below.

03.01.2022 Reminder - baby playgroup tomorrow morning. FRIDAY 10:30-11:30am - come along with you Bub (newborns up to 18 months old) to play, talk and sing with Georgie & Jess S and other families. Hope to see you tomorrow

03.01.2022 If you are interested in attending the My Child and Me free workshop we encourage you to book with us now.

03.01.2022 FREE webinar for parents and caregivers of children aged 4-12 years. If you register and cant make the webinar at 7pm Tuesday 16th June, they will email you a link to watch the recorded webinar at your own leisure. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/handling-sibling-conflict-proa

03.01.2022 Update (2 more staff members added! Can you guess who they are?) KINDY PHOTOS! Weve found a few photos of some of our staff. Can you guess who is who? Reminder for our kindy families - Group A photos are coming up on Monday 7th September in the morning and Group B photos are Friday 18th September in the morning.

03.01.2022 Hello families - a reminder that the centre is closed tomorrow (Monday 20th July) for a pupil free day as staff are involved in professional development. Kindy for Group A this week is on Tuesday 21st July only. Group B can attend Wed-Thurs-Friday. We look forward to seeing all of our kindy and occasional care friends soon!

03.01.2022 Parenting over chilly, wet weekends can be tricky. Heres an easy breathing technique to try. Take care

02.01.2022 Playgroup tomorrow: a reminder that you need to book in if you would like to come along to our supported playgroup. You can call us on 8268 1200 from 8:15am tomorrow morning

02.01.2022 We often play this game at kindy! A super simple way to support your child to strengthen their working memory ... and a great conversation starter as you look at each object and describe it - practicing vocabulary, sentence structure, asking and responding to questions, connecting and sharing with previous experiences. So much learning in such a simple game! Give it a go!

02.01.2022 Free webinar - The Secret to Calm Kids and a Happy Home - register below.

01.01.2022 Dear families, The Premier today announced that schools and preschools will reopen to all students on Monday 23 November. As a result our Children’s Centre will be open and operating as normal for kindergarten and occasional care programs. Playgroups are cancelled for next week. ... We will not be offering an alternative home-based learning program. As the Chief Public Health Officer said in the recent press conference earlier this afternoon, just because the hard lockdown is being lifted does not mean that the risks associated with COVID-19 have passed. As a result we will minimise the number of people coming and going from our site. Wherever possible, we are limiting the adult foot traffic into and out of our centre. Please drop and collect your child at the gate and maintain the appropriate physical distance from other adults. Staff will be waiting at the gate/near the front entry doors to help. More information on excursions, playgroup, end of year events and use of masks will be available soon. I am waiting on advice from the Department for Education about these issues. At this stage, our kindy excursions to Gorge Wildlife Park remain cancelled. However, I will update you all as soon as I hear their recommendations. Thank you very much for your support over the last couple of days. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please take care of yourselves and we look forward to seeing you all next week. Kind Regards, Jessica Dubois