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25.01.2022 Royal Far West and Mid North Coast Local Health District are bringing the HEALTHY KIDS BUS STOP to Kempsey. This is an amazing opportunity for families with children aged 3-5years old to have a free health check. Regular health checks help to identify lifestyle, developmental or illness related issues and will help your child be healthy and fit and ready to learn. ... The Kindergarten encourages all families with children who fit this age category to access this amazing, FREE service. The program includes: Hearing check, oral check, vision, fine & gross motor skill assessment, speech assessment, just to name a few. Held at the Kempsey Showground on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October 2019. For more information or to book your child, click the following link; https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/prog/healthy-kids-bus-stop/

25.01.2022 ‘You are the best, You’re amazing, it is true. Thank you for everything Happy Mother‘s Day to you’... We wish all the Mother‘s, Grandmother‘s and carers a wonderful Mother‘s Day.

25.01.2022 We wish Levi and the Males family all the best as he embarks on his journey into Primary School.

24.01.2022 Professional development during a pandemic...is this the new normal? On Saturday the leadership team at The Kindergarten engaged in online discussions with Catharine Hydon from Hydon Consulting

24.01.2022 On Saturday our educators were fortunate enough to spend the morning working with Catharine from Hydon Consulting. A re-launch of our Statement of Intent took place. Watch this space over the next month for our discoveries.

23.01.2022 Many within the community may have felt scared, worried and overwhelmed about the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak recently. These feelings can also manifest in children as they try to interpret and understand the changes that are happening. The photo below shows signs you may notice your child/ren showing, as a result of feeling anxious. ... Regardless of how old your children are, theres a helpful way to have the COVID-19 conversation. Beyond Blue have created information to help support families talking to children about the current events. We have placed the link to this website in our comments section for anyone needing some ideas on how to talk to their child/ren about Coronavirus.

23.01.2022 Inclusion is the latest buzz word! But what does this mean? Ask a five year old and its simple, Inclusion means including everyone. So why are we seeing so many children struggling to belong? This question can be answered best by looking at Maslows hierarchy of needs; Needs lower down on the hierarchy must first be fulfilled before progressing up higher. ... Inclusion is synonymous with belonging and love. A child can not belong in an environment that does not accept them for who they are. For belonging and inclusion to truly exist; children must be taught how to be inclusive of each other. Lev Vygotsky, a philosopher, created the Zone of Proximal Development, which is founded on the idea that people can only learn new information if it is based off their prior experiences, knowledge and skills. For more information on Maslows hierarchy of needs see: http://www.researchhistory.org//maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/ For more information on Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development see: http://www.innovativelearning.com//zone-of-proximal-develo

22.01.2022 As Easter approaches we reflect on the unprecedented challenges and uncertainties that have made 2020 a year to remember - A year like no other, a year of drought, bushfire and now disease. It is also a time to reflect on the changes that are emerging in the education of our children. In this new normal it is important to also review and reflect on our image of the child as we re-frame learning into a digital context that has come about through necessity. ... Loris Malaguzzi in 1993 spoke to the statement your image of the child; where teaching begins - "There are hundreds of different images of the child. Each one of you has inside yourself an image of the child that directs you as you begin to relate to a child. This theory within you pushes you to behave in certain ways: it orients you as you talk to the child, listen to the child, observe the child. It is very difficult for you to act contrary to this image" - (Malaguzzi 1194 pg.3). As learning morphs into an online digital environment are we as educators reflecting on our ability to scaffold this learning for a child in a way where they are able to maintain their right to be a producer of this new culture rather than a consumer; where they still have the right to be agentic in this matter. It is important to remember that online environments can shift learning from active to passive from participatory to transmissive. As educators and parents, we must consider these aspects and critically reflect on this when designing and shifting learning in this new direction. What might the future be like? Are you using technology to entertain or to educate and engage? We at the Kindergarten leave you with these thoughts and wish you all a safe and healthy Easter - an Easter that will be like no other before it. Please maintain a social distance, stay at home and wash your hands.

22.01.2022 The Kindergarten is proud to support Rotary club of Kempsey West's Bushfire recovery raffle. For anyone who would like to be involved; Tickets are $5 each. Please click the link below for more details

21.01.2022 Margaret and Amber have arrived safely in Reggio Emilia for a week long study tour. We look forward to the insight and knowledge they bring back with them.

21.01.2022 Just a reminder to all our existing families and potential families that our open nights are taking place on Tuesday and Thursday. This is an opportunity to see the childrens learning and development throughout 2019. Feel free to share our event and tag anyone you think may be interested.

19.01.2022 Kylie and Mandy have just attended a 2 day intensive workshop led by Reggio Emilia pedagogista Tiziana Filippini in Sydney. This workshop had a focus on the construction of hypothesis for research with children. They look forward to sharing their thinking and reflection with educators and families when they return.

19.01.2022 Each fortnight a group of our Preschool Pathways children make the journey to BUPA to interact and deeply engage with the residents. A relationship that was established approximately 10 years ago. Art and Robert have been busy at the BUPA mens shed building and painting our street library. The children were very excited when it was presented to us. And our plan now, is for the children to decorate it. ... The street library is a home for books that will live in our car park and will be accessible to families to share the joys of reading with family..

19.01.2022 You are the best, Youre amazing, it is true. Thank you for everything Happy Mothers Day to you... We wish all the Mothers, Grandmothers and carers a wonderful Mothers Day.

19.01.2022 Today the Preschool Pathways children were fortunate enough to visit coastline credit union.

18.01.2022 A reminder that The Kindergartens open nights are next Tuesday and Thursday. Feel free to share our event. Inviting our current families and those who are curious about Early Childhood Education to our OPEN NIGHTS in November from 6-7pm. ... This is a fantastic opportunity to come in and view your childs learning. And for those looking at the possibility of enrolling their child in 2020 come in, have a look around and chat to Margaret, Kylie or Mandy. Limited vacancies available for 2020. 51-53 North St See more

17.01.2022 To all the Father’s, grandfathers and carers we wish you all a wonderful Father's day.

16.01.2022 We (Kylie and Mandy) are back, inspired and looking forward to sharing what we have learnt with you all during the past 2 days. Here is a little bit of what we have been involved in.

15.01.2022 Wishing Kahlani and Kayden all the best as they set out on their adventure into Primary school. We know you will both achieve great things!

14.01.2022 To all the Fathers, grandfathers and carers we wish you all a wonderful Fathers day.

14.01.2022 With Book Week taking place this week we thought you might find this article about the benefits of reading with children interesting. Article published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. https://www.naeyc.org//read-together-support-early-literacy

13.01.2022 Maisie visits The Kindergarten! Maisie Hammerlsey made an appearance at The Kindergarten. We immediately noticed the childrens excitement and eagerness to gain her attention. Providing opportunities for children to explore relationships with other living things, educators are scaffolding and fostering childrens capacity to understand and respect the natural environment and the interdependence between people and animals.... Maggie Dent (2010) believes that keeping pets is a definitive way of "adding to loving committed care and nurturance early in a childs life and to build early emotional growth". Maggie goes on to say that children with pets have a tendency to be more empathetic and thoughtful of others. I wonder how Maisie being here influenced the childrens context? *Do we see elements of home contexts being displayed? * Does Maisie shape or influence some of the childrens identities somehow? Reference: Dent, M. 2010. Nurturing Kids hearts and souls; Building emotional, social and spiritual competency.

12.01.2022 The staff at The Kindergarten are thinking of all the families affected by the bushfires and are hoping everyone is safe and well. We thank the dedicated fire fighters and volunteers working to save our beautiful Valley.

12.01.2022 This week The Kindergarten has hosted a Chirstmas afternoon tea to raise money for local Rural Fire Service volunteers. Thanks to the generosity of our families we were able to raise over $100.00. Today the Preschool children walked to the command centre on North Street to present our donation and some of the drawings we have completed over the past few weeks. We were lucky enough to have a demonstration of a fire trucks water hoses. We thank all those involved in keeping the Macleay safe over the past few weeks.

12.01.2022 Some exciting news.. Barbara (our kindy room educator) has givien birth to her beautiful baby girl Indie. Congratulations to Barbara and Fabi on the safe arrival. All are doing well and settling into life as a family of three.

12.01.2022 We would love to see you there.

12.01.2022 A reminder that the first of our open nights are tonight, 6pm-7pm. We look forward to seeing you there

12.01.2022 Young students from The Kindergarten in West Kempsey have been busy drawing pictures and raising funds for local firefighters. They dropped in to the Fire Contr...ol Centre this morning and were shown around by RFS Bush Fire Operations Officer Christian Yanni. Thank you to The Kindergarten students and staff for your support! See more

10.01.2022 What a day of learning we have done today at the first day of the 2019 Early Childhood Australia conference in Tasmania. Margaret, Kylie and Mandy have been busy soaking up the knowledge of the many speakers on offer this year. #ECA

09.01.2022 Our Schoolies night 2020. Last night we celebrated the early childhood learning journey of each of our Schoolies. This is is a night to celebrate each graduating childs end of early years learning as they head into formal schooling.... We wish the very best to each of our graduates and their families as they venture in to Kindergarten at their various schools

09.01.2022 This week we came across an interesting article outlining the importance of developing childrens pencil grip. Children need strong hands and fingers for a range of day to day activities. The following article has some great suggestions to help build your childs fine motor strength. ... https://occupationaltherapy.com.au/improving-your-childs-p/

09.01.2022 The Macleay Valley has been well represented at the 2019 Early Childhood Australia conference. Kempsey Childrens Services Lower Macleay Preschool Crescent Head Community Preschool The Kindergarten

08.01.2022 Last week The Kindergarten commemorated ANZAC day by reading stories and discussing the significance of the day with the children. This year ANZAC day was like no other. We wonder what all our families did to commemorate ANZAC day. Drop a photo below to show us.

08.01.2022 On behalf of everyone at The Kindergarten, we would like to congratulate Emily and Blake on their wedding today. We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness .

05.01.2022 Amber and Margaret at the REAIE 2020 January Intensive Study Tour to Reggio Emilia!

03.01.2022 Inviting our current families and those who are curious about Early Childhood Education to our OPEN NIGHTS in November from 6-7pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to come in and view your childs learning. And for those looking at the possibility of enrolling their child in 2020 come in, have a look around and chat to Margaret, Kylie or Mandy. Limited vacancies available for 2020.