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Penrith City Council Children's Services

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25.01.2022 Week 16 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. It is hard to believe that it has been 16 weeks since we first started sharing our play based learning at home resources! We have thoroughly enjoyed providing these resources to you and hope you find them informative.... Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond. Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs!

25.01.2022 Week 22 Penrith City Council Children's Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Children’s Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing children’s knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your child’s brain, build stronger relationships and support your child’s overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs! If you have any feedback about these programs or would like to make some suggestions towards content for future weeks, please message us - we'd love to hear from you.

25.01.2022 In the lead up to Fathers Day, some of the young people at Erskine Park OSH decided to interview their dads and granddads. From the looks of this video, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

23.01.2022 Fathers Day is just around the corner. Our Centres are shining the spotlight on the importance of males in children and young peoples lives. Family is different for every child, and their role models could be anyone - their father, grandfather, uncle, brother, neighbour, or another significant male they spend quality time with. Keep an eye on this page to see what our Centres do to celebrate.

23.01.2022 We are excited to welcome back families to the Mobile Playvan. Sessions recommence Tuesday 1st of December. All sessions are limited to 30 participants, including Educators and Children. Bookings open on the 23rd of November for sessions beginning on the 1st of December. To book call 0419 976 917. Bookings will open each Monday morning for the following week’s sessions. These sessions will replace our usual roster until the end of 2020:... Tuesdays Ron Mulock Oval, Thornton Estate Wednesdays Public reserve between Glengarry Drive and Torquay Terrance, Glenmore Park Thursdays - Watergum Park, Watergum Drive, Jordan Springs Fridays Roger Nethercote Park, Hickson Circuit and Morello Terrance, Caddens Keeping it COVID safe, our activities allow for social distancing, hand sanitiser will be provided and all participants will need to have their temperature checked upon arrival. You will be required to check-in via a QR code. Food is only to be eaten at storytime and not throughout the session. Please do not share food with others. Sessions start at 9.30am for up to 2 hours. We look forward to welcoming both new and existing families back to our play sessions and can’t wait to see your smiling faces!

23.01.2022 Last week The Emu Plains Kids Place celebrated NAIDOC week. One of their families kindly brought in an emu caller to show to all of the children. During group time the children sat down in the sandpit and used their hands to create the sounds of an emu. The children learned about how the emu caller was used to assist in collecting emu eggs from nests for food, then used the iPad to listen to emu callers being used.

23.01.2022 Week 17 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs!

22.01.2022 The school holidays are almost here! Bookings at each of our 6 vacation care sites have just opened. Visit the resources page on our website now to view the programs for each vacation care centre. www.penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources

22.01.2022 Happy OOSH Educators Day! https://youtu.be/DQ9A62T_6eg

21.01.2022 Week 14 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs!

19.01.2022 At Yoorami Vacation Care and OSH the young people have been engaging in loose parts play in the outdoor environment. With a range of donated equipment such as crates, wooden boxes, wood, tarps, materials, seats, tyres, witches hats and pallets, the young people build, design and redesign their play spaces daily. The young people build forts, bases and other constructions. Loose parts play is a type of play that supports invention, divergent thinking, problem solving and offers a sense of wonder to children. In 1972, architect Simon Nicholson developed the Theory of Loose Parts; the idea that loose parts, materials which can be moved around, designed and redesigned, and tinkered with; create infinitely more opportunities for creative engagement than static materials and environments.

18.01.2022 TUNING IN TO KIDS - August 2020 **FREE ONLINE COURSE** Would you like to be better at talking with and listening to your child? Tuning in to Kids is an evidence-based parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents and children. Registration for this free six week course for parents of children aged 2-12 years are now open. The program commences Tuesday 4 August online from 6:15-8:15pm. To find out more and register contact Melanie Beattie on 0419 824 783 or [email protected]

18.01.2022 Platypus Playground celebrated Children's Week from Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October. This event was thoroughly enjoyed by all the children and educators, with the theme being "Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights." The children were able to collaborate with educators in the beginning of October to plan this even to make it all about them. We planned cooks off's, sports days, teddy bear picnics, tie dye sock day and we ended the week on a Halloween dress up and activities.

18.01.2022 On Thursday 9th July Yoorami Vacation Care celebrated their annual Christmas in July. The young people enjoyed a variety of fun Christmas themed activities, including the very funny Crazy Christmas Crack Up show with Noel the erratic elf. Christmas in July was topped off by a delicious lunch were the young people had a choice of a large range of Christmas foods. By having a sit-down lunch all together the young people and educators were able to engage in meaningful and fun conversations over a delicious meal, creating even stronger connections.

17.01.2022 Diwali (the festival of lights) is an important celebration for Cook Parade Children’s Centre and its families. On 13th November 2020 Cook Parade celebrated Diwali by dressing up in various cultural outfits and enjoying a wonderful Indian feast. The children enjoyed eating butter chicken and rice with pappadums. The children also participated in a cooking experience making the much-loved Indian ice cream called Kulfi. Henna art was very popular amongst children and educators as well as their families. The children even put on a performance! Happy Diwali everyone from Cook Parade Children’s Centre!

16.01.2022 Swimming lessons are an important life lesson and at Ripples Learn to Swim they deliver the highest quality swimming lessons to their students. Ripples Learn to Swim are offering a free swimming lesson for the 0-3 age group at St Marys and Penrith. Please see flyer for further information and Terms and Conditions.

16.01.2022 Today Gumbirra Childrens Centre celebrated the work of their preschool and OOSH educators. Each individual educator was recognised for their commitment to quality play-based learning and educational and recreational programs for children 3-12 years of age. Each educator was gifted a box of chocolates and a freshly baked blueberry muffin. Happy OOSH educators day to all!

16.01.2022 Week 13 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs!

15.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Mobile Playvan will be returning before the end of 2020! The sessions will be mornings only at this stage and will have a strict Covid Safe plan in place. Numbers will be limited to 30, including educators and children. Families will be required to make a booking to be able to attend a session. Further details on locations, times, and safety requirements will be provided shortly. Watch this space!

15.01.2022 The young people of Yoorami have created this wonderful video, telling us all what they like about educators!

15.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators Day! Early Childhood Educators Day recognises and celebrates the work of Australias educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care. Its a chance to say thank you to Australias early childhood educators on a very personal level by service operators, families and their children, as well as collectively at the national level. Penrith City Co...uncil Childrens Services extends a huge thank you to each of our educators, we appreciate you and the wonderful impact you have on children, their families and each other every day. https://youtu.be/bH9IfToC5hY #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #WeLearnHere

14.01.2022 Throughout the month of August in the lead up to Fathers Day, our services are exploring the importance of males in the lives of children and young people. Glenmore Park Child & Family Centre asked the children about males that are important to them, and drew pictures of themselves with that person and what activities they love doing together. This sparked meaningful conversations around who they have in their lives and how they play their special role.

14.01.2022 On 24 August 2020 the children in the Kookaburra room at Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre created a special book that included all the things that the important males in their lives do with them. Each child drew a picture, expressed who their drawing was about and what they do together. Once all of the drawings were finished, the educators turned them into a book and read this with the children at group time. The children were very excited to see their work in a book! Throughout the month of August our centres are celebrating the importance of males in children and young peoples lives.

13.01.2022 Lorinda from Penrith City Library reads a special story for NAIDOC Week.

12.01.2022 Week 11 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new programs!

12.01.2022 We are only a few days into the school holiday program at Yoorami OSHC and its already amazing! Young people have been engaging in many great activities of their own choosing. Giving young people a voice promotes self esteem and self worth. By giving young people a voice through choice, opinion and emotions helps young people to develop and learn that they are important and valued, giving them a sense of belonging, being and becoming. Throughout this vacation care program Yoorami OSHCs young people are filming parts of their day, to create their own movie - Through the eyes of Yoorami OSHies. Stay tuned!

11.01.2022 Over the past month the young people at Emu Village have enjoyed a new search and find game which is a twist of the classic, Where's Wally books. The first day involved hiding a mixture of the young peoples’ photos around the room environment and asking the young people to find these pictures. This activity was an instant hit and it wasn't too long before the pictures were repositioned and new games commenced. The young people enjoyed it so much that they asked to have it aga...in the next day and before we knew it a new and different version of ‘Where's Wally’ occurred on a daily basis. The young people continued with searching for their peers’ pictures, and eventually the search evolved. Some of the hunts included looking for different cartoon characters from throughout the years, with some modern, some retro, different gaming and superheroes, a Halloween search, State of Origin and NAIDOC inspired searches which included looking for different symbols around the environment. The experience was further enhanced by a small quiz which was added to help identify who we were looking for and expand their general knowledge on each topic. This added to the young peoples’ interest and enthusiasm. The activity was most definitely enjoyed by all with many young people requesting this daily. During one of our young peoples’ meetings it was decided that this will continue on a weekly basis until the end of the year where it would then be reviewed. The young people were able to draw on a lot of different skills to participate in the experience including social skills, negotiation, recognition and cognitive skills as well as some leadership and group skills that allowed them to assist each other fairly. The skills used within the experience are very reminiscent of what occurs within Aboriginal communities. Deep thinking occurs through exploring information that creates understanding from symbols and images. Within the young peoples’ ‘Where's Wally’ exploration they were able to consistently use symbols and images to enhance their learning and knowledge.

10.01.2022 We are delighted to share a second storytime with you for Children’s Week 2020. Go Go and the Silver Shoes by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker celebrates friendship and sparkly shoes ! Join Rooby Roo and Robyn from Paint Penrith REad to listen and follow along.

10.01.2022 Throughout the month of August, our services are exploring the importance of males in the lives of children and young people. Erskine Park Childrens Centre asked the children about males that are important to them, and drew pictures of themselves with that person and what they love about them. Check out the wonderful pictures the children have drawn!

09.01.2022 School holidays start this week - bookings for our fun vacation care programs are open now!

09.01.2022 With Fathers Day approaching, we are focusing on the importance of males in children and young peoples lives. The preschool children at Grays Lane Childrens Centre recently discussed the significant males in their lives and what makes them so important. They then drew some wonderful pictures!

08.01.2022 Mobile Playvan Online - Zooms to you from Penrith City Library! We've missed all of our Playvan friends and we would love for you to join us to sing, dance, read and play together - this time online! Mobile Playvan together with Penrith City Library bring you Mobile Playvan Online. Join the team from Playvan zooming two fun sessions straight to you at home on Monday December 7 and 14 at 10:30am. Bookings are essential. Please book one place per household only. Zoom link will... be provided after you register. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mobile-playvan-online-at-pe December See more

08.01.2022 BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS PARENTING PROGRAM AUGUST 2020 Bringing Up Great Kids is a free program designed to support parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years. Over four weeks, participants will learn about brain development and how to understand the meaning of childrens behaviour. At the same time, they will learn more about their own parenting style and being more effective. This program will be delivered online on Mondays between 10am and 12pm, from 10 August to 31 August. Bookings are essential. For further enquires or to book a spot please contact Melanie Beattie on 0419 824 783 or [email protected]

08.01.2022 National Child Protection Week, 6-12 September 2020 In 2020, National Child Protection Week is celebrating its 30th year with the theme Putting Children First. The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) describes this years theme as putting children first means making sure that every neighbourhood in the country has what kids need to thrive and be healthy including supportive adults, high-quality child care, safe places to play & learn, community & belonging, secure housing, and well-supported parents. Visit www.napcan.org.au or www.facebook.com/napcan.playyourpart for more information and to find helpful resources for parents.

08.01.2022 The mobile playvan session for today has been cancelled due to wet weather, however playvan staff will be at the venue for 30 minutes for families to collect craft bags if they wish to do some activities at home.

08.01.2022 Cook Parade Children's Centre recently celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Watch this amazing performance by some of the children from Cook Parade!

07.01.2022 TUNING IN TO KIDS - August 2020 **FREE ONLINE COURSE** Would you like to be better at talking with and listening to your child? Tuning in to Kids is an evidence-based parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents and children. Registration for this free six week course for parents of children aged 2-12 years are now open. The program commences Tuesday 4 August from 6:15-8:15pm. This course will now be provided online. To find out more and register contact Melanie Beattie on 0419 824 783 or [email protected]

06.01.2022 The children in the 3-5 room at Werrianda Childrens Centre would like to sing a big Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers and father-figures out there. Thank you for all that you do!

06.01.2022 Share your feedback to help develop Council's 10-year Resilience Action Plan for Penrith. The Resilience Action Plan will help Council build a more resilient city and community in the face of daily pressures and emergencies that affect the way we live. Daily pressures include obstacles such as financial crisis, social inequity, unemployment and discrimination, with emergencies including extreme weather events such as bushfires and storms. We want to know how we can better su...pport and help each other through these tough times. Take the survey at http://ow.ly/ri7f50C5Ikn

05.01.2022 Week 15 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new and exciting programs!

05.01.2022 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond. Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brai...n, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new programs!

05.01.2022 Week 10 Penrith City Council Childrens Services - Supporting families with learning from home. Childrens Services has developed a play based learning schedule that can be delivered at home. Play-based learning is an important way of developing childrens knowledge and skills, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.... Visit penrithcitychildcare.com.au/resources for some simple activities that you can do with your child at home to grow your childs brain, build stronger relationships and support your childs overall development. A new program is released every week - check back regularly for new programs!

04.01.2022 The children at Cook Parade Childrens Centre were very excited to celebrate Roobys birthday recently. They made her a beautiful card with the help of Sonny and told him why they loved her, with reasons such as she is cute, she is funny, she reads stories and she gives good hugs. The children sang a special song for Roobys birthday to the tune of the Hokey Pokey and they all enjoyed her birthday cake. Hope you had a wonderful birthday Rooby!

04.01.2022 The Yoorami OSH young people recently made drawings and discussed some of the significant males in their lives. The OSH young people have also been making snack bags to take home to share with the males of significance to them. This has brought about discussion as the young people all had very different reasons for choosing their special person. These ranged from doctors to fathers, siblings and neighbours. My doctor because he wears a tie My dad because he plays games ...with me My dad because I miss him a lot The old man next door because he is nice and friendly My three brothers because they play with me Fred because he is a good footy player My big brother because he made me an Aunty My dad because he plays fortnite with me My brothers because we play stacks on See more

03.01.2022 Who loves to bring art to life? As part of ReAnimate Penrith, you can do just that! This week, our services, local schools and community are receiving colouring sheets created by artist Bunkwaa. Simply colour these in and watch the augmented reality bring your creations to life, via the ReAnimate Penrith App. You can download copies from www.reanimatepenrith.com.au #reanimatepenrith

02.01.2022 Yoorami Childrens Centre would love to give a big shout out to their dedicated OOSH educators - Kerrie, Dave, Lisa, Alyson and Michelle! Thanks for being so awesome! Happy OOSH Educators Day!

01.01.2022 The educators at Wattle Glenn Childrens Centre have created this lovely video which is filled with photos of their children and the males who are important to them. These include fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles and other significant people. Keep your eye out towards the end for some wonderful drawings the children have made! Throughout the month of August in the lead up to Fathers Day, our services are exploring the importance of males in the lives of children and young people.

01.01.2022 At Rainbow Cottage Childrens Centre, we understand the importance of good sustainability practices and work on teaching the children on how to implement it in their daily routines. The children at Rainbow Cottage cared for and harvested lettuce in the veggie patch in the garden. They took such good care of their plants that the produce thrived and was more than ready to be eaten. We collected all the leaves and put them in a basket and if any of the parents wished to take some home with some children even encouraged their parents to do so. The children learnt the importance of healthy eating through growing their own produce, and that being outdoors near the plants can be very enjoyable and satisfying.