Scoresby West Kindergarten in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Education

Scoresby West Kindergarten

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9763 8684

Address: 29 Nevana Street, Scoresby 3179 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We had our first Zoom meet today, and it was so lovely to see the childrens happy faces For those not able to join in, we would love to invite you to send to Mandy Rainbows email some pictures (drawn or photographic) of what youve been up to; we hope to make books of some of your pictures to share! How about watching the virtual zoo tour https://www.facebook.com/watch/ then draw your favourite animal and send it in?... Cant wait to see your pictures

23.01.2022 To all our wonderful families Sadly, our beloved Scoresby West looks like closing for some of this term. This pandemic is unprecedented, and everyone is unsure. ... Both Mandys have been directed by doctors to self-isolate during this time. We are thinking of you often, and missing you terribly We are also looking forward to seeing you all again on the other side, when we can share in our wonderful preschool adventures again. For now, know that we care about all of you and remember to choose kind and take care of those precious to you

23.01.2022 We love our benches, kindly donated by the NG Haynes Playgroup. We have made one of these into a "Buddy Bench", where children can sit when they feel like they have no-one to play with; all children are aware of this and come along to ask others to join in their play. The other bench is our "Solution Seat", where we can sit together and solve social problems that may arise, using our Pyramid Model solutions kit. Both of these benches and their purpose are supporting the children at Scoresby West to problem-solve, and to always CHOOSE KIND

23.01.2022 As we move into Stage 4 of restrictions in response to the Coronavirus crisis, we know that you will have lots of questions about kindergarten. We are waiting for confirmation from the State Government regarding the definition of both "permitted workers" and "vulnerable families". It is looking like we will only be open to families where both parents are required to attend their essential services work. Below is a letter which you should have received, or will soon receive f...rom Council: Dear Families, Subject: Knox City Councils Early Years Services (Childcare and Kindergarten) Stage 4 Restrictions By now you will be aware that the Premier of Victoria has declared a State of Disaster and announced Stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne. These restrictions will be in place for a minimum of six weeks, until at least 13 September. Council takes its responsibility to our community very seriously and continues to follow the advice and guidance of the Victorian Government and relevant authorities. The Stage 4 restrictions will have a significant impact on the delivery of both kindergarten and childcare services delivered by Council. We appreciate that families will need information regarding these services as quickly as possible. We are currently working to provide an update by Tuesday afternoon, once we can consider what impact this will have for children, families and our staff over the next six weeks. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to keep you informed during a very uncertain time and concentrated timeframe. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Janine Brown, Manager Family and Childrens Services at [email protected] Please rest assured that as soon as we know anything further, we will communicate with you. Stay safe and well, and keep your precious children close

23.01.2022 Hey everyone! We are now registered with the Ritchies Community Benefit Program! Please download the app at www.ritchies.com.au/loyalty and search for Scoresby West Preschool, then click on us to add our kindergarten to your preferred recipient. Thanks for your support

21.01.2022 Hi everyone! Due to the impact of Covid on visiting potential kindergartens, we have made a short video promoting our beautiful Scoresby West. Enrolments are now open at https://keysonline.knox.vic.gov.au/Public/Login.aspx Please share our video https://www.facebook.com/scoresbywestpreschool/videos/612837052919750/ to encourage more families to enrol at Scoresby West - thanks

21.01.2022 We are excited to be back with children and families from tomorrow! Here's to a happy, fun and productive (and hopefully uninterrupted) term

21.01.2022 Following a professional development session delivered in conjunction with VicRoads, we decided to include some important road safety messages in our program. As children learn through play, providing resources such as the VicRoads play mat and some road signs, they have now developed an interest in road signs and their meaning. Rather than adding small cars, we have also included Lego vehicle parts for the children to use their ideas and agency (choice) to create their own vehicles, thus embedding fine motor skills and creativity into the play also. This has been extended to include literacy development, as the children explore and recreate road signs.

21.01.2022 We are really happy to confirm that Mandy, Mandy and Suchi are all staying on as educators at Scoresby West in 2020

19.01.2022 Social skills are a better indicator of later success than academic ability

19.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that the Scoresby West community is a finalist in the 2020 HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Awards! We and the community have worked together for our centre to become a culturally inclusive service, and are honoured to have been selected as a finalist Thanks to Cr Nicole Seymour for encouraging us to nominate :) http://www.reconciliationvic.org.au//hart-awards-finalists

18.01.2022 Playing outdoors is essential for developing creativity, symbolic play, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. At Scoresby West, we encourage the children to use materials from nature in their play, and our beautiful sensory garden is a wonderful place for the hands-on learning occurring there

17.01.2022 what a wonderful time of the year!

16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/Knoxcouncil/videos/3123481771070207/

15.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We had our first Zoom meet today, and it was so lovely to see the children's happy faces For those not able to join in, we would love to invite you to send to Mandy Rainbow's email some pictures (drawn or photographic) of what you've been up to; we hope to make books of some of your pictures to share! How about watching the virtual zoo tour https://www.facebook.com/watch/ then draw your favourite animal and send it in?... Can't wait to see your pictures

15.01.2022 Our final term is underway! From crystal and gem exploration to following the childrens interest in Space and fine motor development, while always extending the childrens knowledge and literacy, we are having a wonderful time!

15.01.2022 Literacy and Numeracy in Preschool: children begin to develop literacy skills when they are encouraged to express themselves and their ideas, communicating them to others verbally or visually - notice the drawn sign, that clearly states happy people are welcome and sad are not! Numeracy begins to develop when children explore mathematical concepts such as measuring, comparing, matching, sorting, counting, and most importantly, problem-solving. We have dedicated literacy and numeracy stations for the children to begin to use the tools they need to explore their world in these areas

15.01.2022 We are excited to let you all know that Mandy Rainbow and Mandy Purple will be staying at Scoresby West in 2021 We are both looking forward to another wonderful year here.

14.01.2022 This National Reconciliation Week we would like to shine a light on Scoresby West Preschool who were the finalists of the HART(Helping Achieve Reconciliation To...gether) awards. The preschool has actively integrated indigenous culture into their daily program through: Acknowledgement of Country shared with children daily Including indigenous stories and art in their program Having an indigenous consultant regularly support their endeavour Setting up a Bush Tucker Garden An indigenous mural painted in their playground and much more... #NRW2020 #inthistogether See more

14.01.2022 Screen time for children is a huge issue now and in their future https://www.startingblocks.gov.au//how-to-encourage-good-/

13.01.2022 This is on tonight for anyone who might like to share it with their children - a great sight if you have or havent seen it before

13.01.2022 Hello families Here we are again unfortunately... BUT... The advice from the Department of Education is as follows:... Dear early childhood education and care services, New restrictions metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire The new restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire means people living in these areas can only leave their homes for the following reasons: shopping for essential food and supplies care and caregiving exercise study or work - if it cant be done from home. Early childhood education and care including sessional kindergarten The current advice from Victorias Chief Health Officer and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) is that Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services can continue to operate, with appropriate risk-mitigation measures in place (unless instructed by the Department of Health and Human Services to close). This means that ECEC services can continue to operate. This includes sessional kindergarten, which can return to on-site learning at the start of Term 3 on Monday 13 July. Regardless of where families live, their child can continue to attend ECEC, including kindergarten. Information about schools For all schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, there will be five pupil-free days from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July for all students, except for the following: Students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 Students in Year 10 enrolled in a VCE study, for VCE lessons Students enrolled in specialist schools These students will all attend on-site from Monday 13 July. During this time, schools will provide a program of care and supervision for those students whose parents/carers cannot work from home and for vulnerable students. The new arrangements will limit a significant number of people moving about these communities, while we give our health experts additional time to assess the local situation. Take care everyone, and please let us know if youre keeping your child at home as a precaution and would like any support

12.01.2022 With all that we are hearing about the coronavirus, it is important to support young children to reduce them feeling anxious Here is a link about how to discuss the virus with your children... https://www.pbs.org//how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-corona... And a visual explanation...

10.01.2022 We are ready for you... Can't wait to see you all back at kinder next week

10.01.2022 This is our favourite "rule" when using the Teaching Pyramid with the children. Today, our young friend Wil used his kind words to ask for more water, saying: "It's nice to use kind words and gentle touches. If everyone did that, no-one would fight; we wouldn't even need the army. Imagine if the whole world was gentle, then the whole entire world would be peaceful" Not long 5 years old and he has worked out world peace

10.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/Knoxcouncil/videos/1130912573919824/

09.01.2022 Uncertainty abounds... At this stage, although were unsure how the differentiation has occurred, preschool will be forging ahead, although with reduced experiences to minimise the possibility of cross infection: for example, sensory play experiences, including sand have been banned. Please email Mandy (if you havent already let us know) at [email protected] if you are choosing to keep your child at home, so that we can know who to expect. ... Sorry for the late post - I thought that Council had communicated with families. Thanks everyone. We will get through this

09.01.2022 Scoresby West uniform orders for 2020 can be taken anytime up until the last week of term. Please drop the order form and correct payment (we dont carry change) in to the preschool by Monday 16th December. If you would like an order form or to see the sizing, please contact the preschool. Thanks

08.01.2022 We are ready for you... Cant wait to see you all back at kinder next week

08.01.2022 Yay! Scoresby West Preschool

08.01.2022 and not to be outdone, the Sapphires got into the puddles too!

08.01.2022 We are back next week! A new year of choosing kind

07.01.2022 Today with the Sapphires Group we celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CHILDRENS DAY

07.01.2022 a virtual tour of our beautiful preschool. Please share, thanks

06.01.2022 Our final term is underway! From crystal and gem exploration to following the children's interest in Space and fine motor development, while always extending the children's knowledge and literacy, we are having a wonderful time!

06.01.2022 We are celebrating #NAIDOC2020 with the children at Scoresby West this week!

06.01.2022 Hi everyone: RUOK? Today is RUOK Day...Please know that we are here for you if you need to talk. We are all in this together https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

03.01.2022 Hi everyone Just checking in to say hi and see if youre all okay No definite news regarding kinder recommencing after the holidays, but we will let you know via fb or email as soon as we can... Take care of yourselves and enjoy your precious family time

02.01.2022 These would also be lovely to watch with your children... https://www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home

02.01.2022 Come down to Bunnings Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby today to support our preschool - thanks

01.01.2022 We are so happy to show everyone our new indigenous art mural, created by talented Aboriginal artist, Simone Thomson. The children are fascinated in the story of the mural, reflecting the indigenous stories we have told them this year. Thanks to E.A.C.H. for the grant that funded the project

01.01.2022 Our new Opals children finding the positive in these summer storms! #muddypuddles #sensoryplay #throwthoseclothesinthewashingmachine