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25.01.2022 Hi families due to todays update In regards to COVID-19, management has made the decision to revert back to families dropping off/ picking up children from office until further notice. We understand this adds stress to everyone however we feel it is our best defence to keep everyone safe & healthy. We ask for your support on this & stick to social distancing out the front of the service & be respectful to all staff. Please remember to call the centre 5-10 min before arriving to allow us time to collect your child.

25.01.2022 This week In the kangaroo room the children ah even exploring shapes & colours. We have had a range of experiences for the children to engage in meaningful ways. We are starting to set up an under the sea area as a follow on from childrens interest.

25.01.2022 Emu room gardening club.

24.01.2022 Water play day, the children have loved cooling down on hot days.

24.01.2022 Koala room have been enjoying playing babies , dressing up & building with blocks. We have been building in our social skills & communication.

24.01.2022 Emu kindy room have been enjoying getting physical during our music & movement classes. We have been following our children’s interest by setting up our Dino experience & sensory sand play. Along with exploring with natural materials. Children have been developing physical skills, relationships, communication skills.

23.01.2022 Families next Monday 5th October is a public holiday we will be closed.Families next Monday 5th October is a public holiday we will be closed.

23.01.2022 Platypus room have been investigating textures. Exploring with ice cubes then adding sand. This was a very social time for the children. It was nice to see them chatting about what was happening.

23.01.2022 Hi families, Due to this information we will have limited time outside over the next 2 days.

23.01.2022 Jeans for Genes day, This national event supports Childrens Medical Research Institute and helps find cures for childrens genetic diseases. Friday 7th August wear your jeans & bring a gold coin donation to raise funds.

22.01.2022 Public Health Alert Community members on Brisbanes southside are asked to remain alert but not alarmed as Queensland records three new cases of novel cor...onavirus (COVID-19). The first case is a 19-year-old woman who tested positive after travelling interstate last week. She is an employee at Parklands Christian College on Brisbanes southside. Queensland Health is working closely with the school which has temporarily closed until further notice. The second case is a 19-year-old female travel companion. Both cases travelled interstate together last week. It is believed they contracted the virus in Melbourne, Victoria. The third reported case is a known close contact, a 22-year-old woman, who tested positive later today. This individual is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care. Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice. Any individuals who were present at the below locations at the relevant times are asked to immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 - Virgin flights VA863 Mel - Syd (Arrived 5.55pm) and VA977 Syd - Bne (Arrived 8.00pm) 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) - Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) - Madtongsan IV Restaurant - Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (evening) - Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop - Sunnybank 23 - 24 July 2020 - YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care - Springwood 23 - 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant - Springfield 27 July 2020 (3.15- 4.15pm) - Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Southbank 27 July 2020 (4.00-6.00pm) - PNut Street Noodles - Southbank 28 July 2020 - African Grocery Shop - Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm, 13.00-13.15pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Chatime Grand Plaza - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Origin Kebabs Grand Plaza - Browns Plains Additional location information in relation these cases will be provided via a Public Health Alert as soon as it is available. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am-9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am - 9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) - Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) - 9am-4pm - Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August

22.01.2022 Kangaroo room enjoyed exploring outside today. Outdoor plays helps develop creativity, independence, social skills, gross motor skills.

20.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all our amazing mums, we hope you have an amazing day.

20.01.2022 Wombat room NAIDOC activity, the children enjoyed this painting activity.

19.01.2022 Families we have an abundance of lost items, if you recognise any of these that may be yours please let us know and we will put them aside for you. Any uncollected items will be washed & sent to a local charity this Friday.

18.01.2022 Gardening with Koala room today. This morning we ventured into our garden the children were very engaged in this experience learning to care for plants. Gardening has many benefits and allows children to learn new skills such as responsibility, reasoning & discovery, cooperation, love of nature & physical activity.

18.01.2022 Families our centre photos will be 3rd-7th August. Please see office for order forms.

17.01.2022 Good morning families we are having trouble with our phone lines you can still email or call 0401289694.

17.01.2022 Wombats room have been focusing on fine motor skills. Using a range of items scooping , tongs, rocks, pom-poms. Grasping pens & pencils.

15.01.2022 Kangaroo room have had a very busy week. The children have enjoyed some science experiments, out door physical play, dancing & children choice of activities.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our kookaburra kindy kids What an amazing year we have had!!! We can not wait to hear all about you big school adventures

14.01.2022 Kangaroo room exploring aboriginal symbols l& recreating these in the sand. This was a fun hands on learning experience. Building confident learners.

14.01.2022 Families we will be open this Friday.

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day activities. 11/11/20202.

13.01.2022 Today we celebrate Diwali, the children & staff shared in their cultural event. Diwali is a Festival of Lights.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our amazing kindy 3 kids tonight. You all done so well with your singing and how confident you all got up on that stage. Thank you to Mr Gary for an exceptional year and to his wonderful team. You all done amazing tonight. Well done

12.01.2022 Kookaburra room kindy have been participating in science experiments today we made volcanoes. Exploration, communication, investigation skills, confidence building.

12.01.2022 Kangaroo room have had a very busy week. The children have enjoyed some science experiments, out door physical play, dancing & children choice of activities.

11.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all our Lakes dads. We hope you enjoy your day.

11.01.2022 Kookaburra lindy room have been very busy with a wide range of learning experiences. We have an amazing welcome to country learning environment. Our children have been setting up & selling I e creams from our room shop. We have been creative with our recycled material making some interesting items.

11.01.2022 Platypus room have been busy making fish for their under The sea area, we have been practicing our pre writing skills, participating in groups times.

11.01.2022 Emu room kindy, the children have had input into the environments they would like set up in the room. During group time we share a story , sing songs, talk about the weather & fissure what we will be doing each day. The children have been exploring home corner setting up a cafe, self select activities such as pre writing, construction play, animal play.

11.01.2022 Billy room children have been using sponges for textured painting and colouring our farm animals. We are developing out hand -eye coordination, colour recognition and fine motor skills.

10.01.2022 Wombat toddlers have had an exciting start to the week exploring colours using our light board & colours shape blocks. We have been painting using a variety of items such as brushes & cotton tips. We have been learning to make friendships, communication, hand-eye coordination & develop our independence.

10.01.2022 Dental to you is visiting out service next Tuesday if you would like your child to be seen by the dentist please see office for dental form.

09.01.2022 Emu room kindy. We have had a busy week enjoying our new room set up. Home area & dress up role play has been a big focus the week. Counting, writing, numbers & letters have been out table activities & children choice. Outside we have been engaged in climbing & large block play. The children have been loving music & movement time.

09.01.2022 Hi families, Please take time to read through the following information. We know our families sanitise before signing in and out but we would just like to remind you to continue to do so, also if you or you family member have any symptoms please do not attend the centre without a clearance. ... Our team at the lakes want to continue to keep our little ones safe and healthy through this pandemic so everyones co operation is greatly appreciated

08.01.2022 Kangaroo room, today the children explored with construction. Building with blocks, driving trucks. The children have been listening & watching the building going on behind the centre.

08.01.2022 Hi families, Due to this information we will have limited time outside over the next 2 days.

08.01.2022 Wombat room, we have been painting exploring different textures using leaves, blocks & yarn. The children have enjoyed group time listening to stories, reading books & creating felt stories.

07.01.2022 Koala room activities.

07.01.2022 Kookaburra room have been busy in their construction area using a range of materials to build amazing items. Some of the children build a car track to race their cars. We played group outdoor sports games learning to take times & build on our communication skills.

06.01.2022 Possum & billy room fun. We have been enjoying our rooms & our outdoor areas. We have been focusing on one on one interactions & counting.

06.01.2022 Jeans for Genes day, This national event supports Children's Medical Research Institute and helps find cures for children's genetic diseases. Friday 7th August wear your jeans & bring a gold coin donation to raise funds.

05.01.2022 Families Triple P positive parenting is providing fee webinar to all families.

04.01.2022 Families we have an abundance of lost items, if you recognise any of these that may be yours please let us know and we will put them aside for you. Any uncollected items will be washed & sent to a local charity this Friday.

04.01.2022 Koala room Halloween party day.

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all our Lakes dads. We hope you enjoy your day.

04.01.2022 Pj day........., today was an amazing day with the whole centre participating in pj day. The children & staff all dressed up.

03.01.2022 Just wanting to keep everyone updated. We hope everyone is staying safe, please continue to follow the guidelines we have in place in regards to drop off and pick. We have had no news from QLD health (which is good) So we are safe at the centre with your little ones. ... Please remember if you or your children are unwell please stay home. Call throughout the week to speak with anyone on the office from 6:00am to 4:30 pm Or email if you have any concerns or questions

03.01.2022 Our wombat room children have been experimenting painting with different object/ textures & colours. We have used string, stampers, rollers & flowers.

03.01.2022 Happy Educators day to our amazing team.Happy Educators day to our amazing team.

03.01.2022 Kangaroo room have engaged in a range of experiments during NAIDOC week, painting , listening to traditional stories, dancing.

03.01.2022 Kangaroo & Koala pj day party. The children are all warm & snuggled up in their pjs, the children have enjoyed watching Nemo. With table activities for them to engage with such as puzzles, blocks & drawing.

02.01.2022 Miss Karen took the childrens spontaneous camping play and extend upon this by providing them with the opportunity to have a small fire & toast marshmallows. The kindy group engaged in a fire safety video & chat before exploring outside to enjoy this fun learning experience.

02.01.2022 Koala room cooking experience. Our children enjoyed this activity using all their senses touch, smell, taste & sight. The children took turnes measuring, weighing, pouring& mixing. We made chocolate spiders.

01.01.2022 Just wanting to keep everyone updated. We hope everyone is staying safe, please continue to follow the guidelines we have in place in regards to drop off and pick. We have had no news from QLD health (which is good) So we are safe at the centre with your little ones. ... Please remember if you or your children are unwell please stay home. Call throughout the week to speak with anyone on the office from 6:00am to 4:30 pm Or email if you have any concerns or questions

01.01.2022 We are participating in National Pyjama day THIS FRIDAY! 17th July. Please dress the kids in Their Pjs and amazing bed hair

01.01.2022 Possum room fun.

01.01.2022 Billy room fun, we have been enjoying the perfect weather & adventuring outside. The children love to play with the sand. Educator provided enough space to children so that children are free to determine their own way to play. We have new child started today, children from simply sitting and feeling the texture of the sand to building and creating games to play, if they can think it, they can do it with sand. Although kids are learning many beneficial skills whilst playing in the sandpit, a child having fun is the most important of them all!