Port Augusta Children's Centre in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Nursery
Port Augusta Children's Centre
Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Phone: 86426504
Address: 15 Rupert Street 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia
Website: http://www.portaugustacc.sa.edu.au/
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07.02.2022 Are you a family or do you know of a family that may be interested in the following session? Helping kids with Autism to make friends. Click on the link for more information.
25.01.2022 Good morning. With today’s changes in restrictions we have been waiting for how this impacts playgroup and parenting programs. Unfortunately playgroups and parenting programs will not run this week. This includes the Children’s Centre and Willsden Kindy playgroups. Keep an eye on this page for updates regarding next week. We know this is disappointing for us all, however keeping families and children safe is our main concern. We thank you for your patience while we navigate t...hese challenging times. Staff will still be on site, so if families are needing support, please don’t hesitate to call us on Site phone: 0438 297 007
23.01.2022 Children’s week has started well, have a look what’s available on the calendar. There may be something new to try.
23.01.2022 Looking for something to do in the evenings, this is worth the drive to Quorn.
22.01.2022 October Timetable
22.01.2022 When your child jumps, they develop coordination and balance whilst strengthening leg muscles. They are also using both sides of their body at the same time to coordinate the movement. Jumping is a fundamental movement in gross motor development. Therefore, Friday (23rd Oct) and Monday’s (26th Oct) Fit to Learn sessions will be all about JUMPING. Did you know it will also be FREE, as it is Children’s Week!
21.01.2022 Learning Together playgroup will resume on Wednesday 16th February after a COVID restricted delay to 2022. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. If you require further information or support please contact us on 86426504 or through Facebook messenger.
20.01.2022 What a lovely day to be out and about!
19.01.2022 Here's something really fun for the kids to do (& they'll learn about some of Australia's beautiful native birds at the same time). Book in for our "Fun with F...elt - Sewing Australia's Feathered Friends" session, it's ideal for children aged 5+ and they get to make & take home their very own felt bird creation. $5 per child, to be paid upon booking. Numbers are limited. See more
18.01.2022 Don’t forget that tomorrow is our last FREE ‘Fit to Learn’ session to celebrate Children’s Week. We are focussing on ‘balancing’ and we will have some equipment/activities set up to practice our balancing skills. Balance is really important at all ages and stages - from a baby learning to balance their body to sit and not topple over, to a toddler learning to bend over to pick up a dropped toy or a preschooler balancing on one leg to kick a ball. ... It is essential to all movement, and it develops with developing postural control. So come along and see some practical ideas that you can also do at home!
17.01.2022 Hi there! Although we are yet to resume face to face playgroups/parent groups at this stage, we are still going ahead with planning for when we can. Therefore, please register interest in the following by direct message and we will be in touch when we are able to offer these again in the community. Baby Massage (4 weeks)... Circle of Security Parenting (8 weeks) As our staff are now returning to work after the holidays, please reach out for support if you need.
17.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE: SANTA TRUCK ROUTE CHANGES!! So Rudolf and Ms Claus have spoken to Santa Claus and suggested that the SANTA TRUCK route ...for the WESTSIDE be changed to Friday 4th December (due to school variety nights). And guess what... Santa thought it was a GREAT IDEA!! Please see the amended Route Dates below and the EASTSIDE ROUTE LIST FOR THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER. Please share this to anyone who may be interested in the route changes. 3 Dec - Thursday (Eastside) 4 Dec - Friday (Westside) 7 Dec - Monday (Willsden) 8 Dec - Tuesday (Stirling North) Santa will be leaving the MFS station at 6.15pm each night, and it is estimated it should take approx 90 min to 120min to travel each zone.
16.01.2022 Are you expecting a baby? Then Bringing Up Great Kids in the First 1000 Days is for you. This is a mindful, respectful and reflective program. It provides parents with knowledge about brain development, understanding how children grow and what they need, family relationships and an opportunity for parents to reflect on their own childhood and how to connect to their children. ... Please contact the Centre to secure your place.
14.01.2022 Set your alarm to see this live online Saturday 10am.
12.01.2022 Fit to Learn is on Fridays and Mondays for term 4 at 10am. Did you know that rolling’ helps develop body and spatial awareness and strengthens pathways in the brain? It also assists to develop the vestibular system which is essential for balance and motor control. Come along and practice ‘rolling’with us today!
10.01.2022 Do your children have an emerging hand preference? Be assured that hand preference emerges gradually over time between 2-4 years of age, as a child has exposure to using both hands in a variety of activities. By 5-6 years of age, an established hand preference is usually present. However, children who may have some motor delays can often take a bit longer to develop hand preference and they may continue to swap. These children might have difficulty crossing their midlin...e, using two hands together and their hands or arms might get tired (and they therefore swap to give the other arm a rest)! It is important that children are not forced to use one hand over another, but are gently encouraged to use both. A preferred hand is important in the long term, so that they develop greater skill and dexterity to be able to handle increased complex tasks. If you are unsure if your child has an emerging preference, I would simply start by observing your child do a variety of different tasks over several days/weeks. The summer holidays might be an ideal time! You can do this by consistently presenting the tool/object/task to your child at their midline to see which hand they prefer to reach out and use. Notice whether they have an emerging ‘helping hand’ and an emerging ‘doing hand’. Brushing teeth, drawing, cutting, throwing a ball or using a bat are a few activities you could observe. If you have any questions or concerns, remember we have our own Occupational Therapist here at PACC who can guide you in the right (or left) direction! See more
09.01.2022 Come n Try Session Fit to Learn 10-11.30 FREE for CHILDREN’S WEEK Friday 23rd OctoberCome n Try Session Fit to Learn 10-11.30 FREE for CHILDREN’S WEEK Friday 23rd October
08.01.2022 Storytime is back on at the Port Augusta Library 10am, Wednesdays
07.01.2022 Can you help find the green sheep?
05.01.2022 Children’s Week is almost here. Check out what’s happening next week in Port Augusta.
04.01.2022 Have you noticed that toddlers have a desire to always be on the move? Movement allows children’s brains (specifically their cerebellum - the area responsible for movement) to continue to grow and develop. The cerebellum, otherwise known as the motor cortex is part of the brain that experiences rapid growth between 0-2 years or the first few years of life. This explains why our toddlers, once they get moving, are ‘on the go’ at every opportunity! ... For all those households with a toddler or little one, it can be a ‘full on’ time chasing around after them, so we hope that today you are able to sit back,...pause,...breathe and recharge for a moment or two.
02.01.2022 Fit to Learn is on! Monday 14th and Friday 18th December before Christmas. 10-11.30am ***Restrictions apply*** *20 adults only - first 20 to arrive. ... *Children under school age only Thanks for your patience, will be great to see families Reminder to scan QR code or record your name as you enter. $4/child $3 for second child. See more
30.12.2021 Start to preschool information
15.12.2021 2022 is here! Playgroups and Fit to Learn are paused for 2 weeks and will resume on Monday 15th February. Learning Together @ Home will contact you by phone. ... Carlton Preschool will resume on Tuesday 1st February Occasional Care will start on Monday 31st January. Timetable will be posted early February with the terms programs. Please contact us via Facebook Messenger if you need support or information.
08.12.2021 The start of the 2022 school year has been adjusted to minimise the peak of COVID cases and help keep our community as safe as possible. The new staged return t...o school prioritises face-to-face learning for our littlest learners preschoolers, receptions and year 1s, who would find online learning a big challenge. Our year 2 through to 6s will learn online during those first 2 weeks. It’s the first year of secondary school for our year 7 and 8 students, and an important final year for our year 12s all will be welcomed back face-to-face. Our year 9, 10 and 11 students will learn online. We’re planning to have all year levels back in school, learning face-to-face on Monday 14 February 2022. Parents who are required to attend work and don’t have appropriate supervision for their child can choose to send their child to school and preschool throughout this two week period, including the preparation days. Children in vulnerable situations will also be able to come to school and preschool.
02.12.2021 Need some books, check out the library.
