St Joseph's Family Services in Port Macquarie, New South Wales | Childcare service

St Joseph's Family Services

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6583 6464

Address: Warlters St 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://sjfs.org.au

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25.01.2022 UPDATE: Under the directive of the NSW Catholic Schools Office due to COVID19 issues we are unable to run Playgroups at this stage. This decision has been made due to current restrictions on visitors to school premises in the current climate. The Dolphin Playgroup will be commencing again in Term 3. It will start in week 2 of Term 3 at the three schools. St Peters : Tuesday 28th July... St Josephs: Wednesday 29th July St Agnes: Thursday 30th July As previously you will need to sign in at the front office and follow any school requirements in relation to Covid -19. We have acquired some additional resources over the break and look forward to seeing everyone again. Please contact me if any additional information is required. Regards Angela See more

25.01.2022 OH MY LORDY!! This morning the girls from JHEEC gave me a USB with their Book Week photos from last weeks adventures, I'm going to apologise in advance for the photo spam that is about to come thick and fast....HOW GORGEOUS ARE THESE LITTLE FACES!! I couldn't choose which photos to post SO I AM POSTING THEM ALL!! Enjoy If you have your own photos of your children please add them in the comments for us all to enjoy.

24.01.2022 UPDATE: Under the directive of the NSW Catholic Schools Office due to COVID-19 issues we are unable to run Playgroups at this stage. This decision has been made due to current restrictions on visitors to school premises in the current climate.

24.01.2022 Last week at JHEEC the children had the opportunity to pick the spinach from our preschool garden that they had planted. They then participated in the preparation of making Spinach Cheese Puffs and were able to experience the taste from their efforts. They were delicious, great job guys!

22.01.2022 Let's get active!!

22.01.2022 An afternoon giggle with a great message!!

21.01.2022 HASTINGS FAMILY DAY CARE HAS A GROWING WAITING LIST FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS . If you have been thinking about a job that you can do in the comfort of your own home, surrounded with gorgeous little faces with a local support team on call? Then now is the time to get in touch with us! Give us a call on 6583 4660 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

20.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS!! St Joseph's Pre School and Long Day Care Centre has vacancies for 2 year olds starting January 2021. This is an exciting new direction for pre school, if you are looking for care give Kylie a call on 02 6583 3843 to book a tour and secure your spot now

19.01.2022 In 1995, St Agnes' Parish had its first big feature in Port Macquarie News entitled "Service to the Community". This feature contained short articles about each of the different service areas at the time. Take a closer look in the images below.

19.01.2022 Thank you Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service for story time

18.01.2022 Balloon Ball Race! All Ages! We all had fun with these 2 racing games! Great way to work on gross motor development. It was so easy to set up. You can race a friend or race the timer. Full Details: https://learnasyouplay.net//07/07/balloon-ball-race-all-a/

18.01.2022 HASTINGS FAMILY DAY CARE HAS A WAITING LIST FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS . If you have been thinking about a job that you can do in the comfort of your own home, surrounded with gorgeous little faces with a local support team on call? Then now is the time to get in touch with us! Give us a call on 6583 4660 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

18.01.2022 Over the last week both SAEEC and SJPS had a visit from the lovely Chay from Impact Environmental Education. The program is funded and supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Chay showed us the red bin, yellow recycling bin and green compost bin. The children played a sand litter tray sorting game working out for themselves which bin each waste item belongs in. They also pretended they were a garbage truck and a conveyer belt at the recycling factory sorting, categorising and comparing the waste materials. We are getting clever at being sustainable and caring for our world!

18.01.2022 Storyathon Award Today at our morning assembly, Sammy received her trophy for winning the Storyathon Champion for the Upper Primary Category. What a fantastic achievement! Check out her winning piece of writing here!

17.01.2022 Wow, the children at SAEEC have had a full on week of excitement! Firstly they made leaf wands with the fallen leaves and sticks from the windy weather. Then a very special visit from Newman Senior Technical College. Kristy from the Marine Discovery Centre shared her knowledge of ocean animals with us and brought in some interesting things for us to explore including; shark jaws and teeth, turtle shells and sea creatures. Thanks for making our week so much fun Kristy!

17.01.2022 This year NAIDOC Week was celebrated a little differently due to Covid-19. At JHEEC we decided to explore the food and art in recognition of the Traditional Custodians of the land. Part 3

16.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! During week 3 and 4 our school is putting our 'Being Like Jesus' value into action by acknowledging that in Port Macquarie there are peop...le less fortunate than ourselves. Mary MacKillop taught us to never seed a need without doing something about it. As a school community we will be collecting cans/ non perishable food for the Soup Kitchen, which is run by Sr Marjorie. Sr Marjorie provides warm food for the homeless and those people who cant afford a decent meal. We ask you to support us by sending in your non-perishable items to your childs classroom teacher before Friday, 14th August. We thank you for your support with this initiative!

16.01.2022 Join us online today, Tuesday 11th August at 10:30am for Storytime Live. Books featured today: Ig Pig and Og Frog by Sophie Burrows The Very Hungry Caterpillar ...by Eric Carle Frederick by Leo Lionni If you want more Storytime, view our previous Storytime Live sessions here: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids-teens/storytime-live/ If you want to check out our videos from the July School Holidays, head to our webpage here: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids-/july-school-holidays-online

15.01.2022 Last month the children in the Orange Room at SJPSLDC participated in the Aussie backyard Bird count. The children spent 20 minutes each day counting and taking note of the birds that visited our playground. This information helps BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of local birds. It was also a great opportunity for us to connect with Country and get to know the wildlife right in our own backyard. The children worked in small groups, ready with a clip board to record their findings. Our tally was submitted to BirdLife Australia and included Australian Magpies, Magpie Larks, Torresian Crows, Common Myna’s and Crested Pigeons.

15.01.2022 St Agostina Cafe in St Agnes' Village, Lochinvar Place, will be opening their doors to the community tomorrow (Friday 17 July) from 7am! The cafe will be dishi...ng up some delicious food, pastries and coffees. You can also read about the life of Saint Agostina Petrantoni here: https://stagnesparish.org.au//the-life-of-saint-agostina-/

14.01.2022 Children’s voices; What do you like best about your Grandparents or special family members? Audrey- Normally I like to have ice-cream with themI had frozen yogurt with passionfruit and mango and blackberry. Honey Play ball with them. ‘ Lucy I think I’m going to Coffs Harbour with Nanny for my birthday and I know that I will have lots of fun!... Charlotte- I like when we have a sleepover and we get to go to the shops and the park. Sophie I like to visit their house and I like hanging out with them. This week, at both SJPS and SAEEC, for Book Week and Grandparents week we celebrated the valuable role each unique family plays in children's lives. The children drew and painted things we like about our Grandparents or other special family members, they also brought in books they like to read with their Grandparents. We especially liked rhyming words books and books with funny jokes this week! See more

14.01.2022 Join Angie today for some songs and stories. Books shared today: Sisters by David McPhail Little brothers & little sisters by Monica Arnaldo... Oliver and the noisy baby by Mara Bergman & Nick Maland Brothers from a different Mother by Phillip Gwynne & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall If you would like to view our previous Storytime sessions, they can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/pmhclibrary/252053386200106/

13.01.2022 Knowledge emerges from meaningful play

13.01.2022 These look delicious! Who wants to make a batch for Teachers/Educators Appreciation Day on Friday?

12.01.2022 Story Time with Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service

12.01.2022 We have come so far

09.01.2022 Attention all parents and carers! Upcoming Tuning into Kids Group Program will be facilitated every Wednesday starting on the 8th of July 2020 for 6 weeks Limit...ed spots available Social distancing and sanitation practices will be implemented to ensure of everyone's safety If you are interested please contact Centacare on 6581 6800 See more

09.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day (26 May) when we acknowledge and recognise the stolen generations. While this year we won't be able to gather together in the ways we usually might, we can continue listening, remembering and ensuring the stories are told.

09.01.2022 Join us online today, Tuesday 4th August at 10:30am for Storytime Live. Books featured today: Barney by Catherine Jinks Digger Dog by William Bee... I'm a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian If you want more Storytime, view our previous Storytime Live sessions here: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids-teens/storytime-live/ If you want to check out our videos from the July School Holidays, head to our webpage here: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids/july-school-holidays-online/

08.01.2022 Next Tuesday 26 May is National Sorry Daya day we take the time to remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. Find out ...more: bit.ly/2XufhNx Listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children and find resources and toolkits from Emerging Minds here: bit.ly/3bPukWX (Video via Emerging Minds Australia.)

06.01.2022 Has Covid-19 changed the way you want to work? Would you like to work from home and run your own small business? If so call us at Hastings Family Day Care on 02 6583 4660 today! https://drive.google.com//1W8LTaVBrGYei1E-2W7ZBwM1taK/view

06.01.2022 Join Penny for this fun craft activity, to make some marvellous puppet friends. For more information about our school holidays program, as well as the template for this craft, head to: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids/july-school-holidays-online/

06.01.2022 These calming strategies are proven effective and are research-backed because they: Are grounded in the neuroscience of emotional regulation, or how your chi...ld's brain functions when processing stress and intense emotion Include activities that utilize co-regulation, or a child's need to have close connected support from a caregiver in order to return to a physiologically regulated state Focus on physical movements that provide calming and organizing sensory input to the brain and nervous system Grab Your FREE Printable here >> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for/

05.01.2022 Story Time with thanks to Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service once again!

05.01.2022 On Friday, St Josephs Preschool and Long Day Care Centre received a special delivery ... a new wooden boat for our outdoor environment! The boat was very kindly made by the Hastings Woodworkers Guild, by George and his team. Fostering a partnership with the local community forms part of our Centre Philosophy. The children were very excited to see the boat being carried in by George and Howard, and were all very eager to have a turn. The boat will be a fantastic addition to the outdoor environment and is a great reflection of our coastal lifestyle. The boat will provide endless hours of fun for many years to come!

05.01.2022 A fun activity to do inside when it's just way too cold to play outside

03.01.2022 In this excerpt from our Kindergarten Information video: https://bit.ly/2WxjejQ, Christy Ismay from the Catholic Schools Office outlines our schools approach t...o school readiness. Once enrolment is accepted, the school will seek information about your child to build the connection before Kindergarten commences. A key part of this is an invitation to the Kindergarten Transition program that commences in Term 4. Watch the video below for more information. See more

03.01.2022 Last weekend educators from St Joseph’s Preschool & LDC and St Agnes EEC worked with Aaron from @pallet_play to build resources for the children. It was a great team building experience!

02.01.2022 Join Gail & Kia today in the Frugal Forest as we share some jungle stories! Today's stories are: The Jungle Run by Tony Mitton Monkey Found a Baby by Jeanne Wil...lis Jazzy in the Jungle by Lucy Cousins Tiny Ant by Claire Freedman If you want more Storytime, view our previous Storytime Live sessions here: https://mnclibrary.org.au/kids-teens/storytime-live/