Nido Early School Airport West

Inquiry Learning 🔎🫀🦴🫁

Currently our Kinder 2 children are exploring the human body through inquiry learning.

Beginning from the curiosity and questioning from children, the inquiry soon became part of daily conversations, where children had opportunities to explore their knowledge within the learning environment.

Today a member of our village shared her experiences working in emergency as a doctor, where children learnt about the importance of hand hygiene, how to keep ourselves safe from germs and healthy food choices to keep our bodies strong. Children experienced bandages for bone fractures, the use of a vein detector and hearing human heart beat through a stethoscope.

🩺 “A thermometer checks your temperature”
🫀 “I had a needle in this arm”
🦴 “We get sick if we don’t wash our hands”
🔎 “What do germs do to our body?”

H A P P Y M O T H E R ‘ S D A Y 🌷

On Friday, we welcomed the families of our Nest for our Mother’s and Special Person’s Day afternoon tea!

Children had opportunities to engage in experiences with their loved ones, enjoy each others company and a yummy afternoon tea.

We wish all of our Mum’s, Nanny’s, Grandma’s, Oma’s, Nonna’s, Granny’s, Yia Yia’s, Aunties, mother-figures and special people a very happy Mother’s Day! 💗

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌻

To the mum’s and special people of our village, there is a lovely surprise waiting for you!

Children have been busy creating thoughtful gifts for their mums and special people, using clay and natural materials, making personalised tote bags and lots more.

Collect your gift your child created with thought and love from your child’s classroom ahead of this Mother’s Day 🌷

Lest We Forget 🌹

This week in commemoration of Anzac Day, the children of Nido Early School Airport West created collaborative art pieces for the Keilor East RSL dawn service.

Children explored their creativity and collaborative skills as they created the pieces, whilst learning and understanding the commemoration of Anzac Day.

Congratulations! 🎊 🪺

Three of our wonderful educators have reached significant milestones this month!

Maria has reached 5 years within the Nest! Maria is a constant nurturing presence, for our children, families and educators. We are very lucky to have her as part of our village!

Sharon has also reached 5 years within the Nest! Sharon has grown as an educator and shared her passion for teaching and learning with us all. We look forward to many more years together!

Mathew has reached 1 year within the Nest! Mathew brings his positive attitude to our service each and every day, encouraging children and educators to show kindness, laughter and fun.

Join us in congratulating our incredible educators in the comments below! 👇🏼

Helping Hands Mission Op Shops are holding experiences for children these school holidays!

Head to the office at Helping Hands in Airport West to sign up! ✏️

Something really exciting is returning to McIntosh Street these school holidays 🐢

We have Jackson, a local wildlife educator from Educreatures Zoo, joining us to put on an interactive animal demonstration!!

This demonstration is a perfect time for kids to meet and learn about a range of Australian Native wildlife - there will even be opportunities for hands on interaction!

🦎 When: Wednesday 15th of April, from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

🦎 Where: 14 McIntosh Street, Airport West (in our portable!)

🦎 Cost: $10 per child

There are only limited tickets available to ensure that all children who attend get a chance to participate, so if you’re interested get in quick! Tickets can be purchased from our McIntosh Street office!

🐸 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🐸

As a school holiday activity, this event is for children between the ages of 3-13.

This is a show with live animals, so to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone joining us (including the animals!) children will need to bring their listening ears and gentle hands.

Parents/guardians will need to accompany their children. Due to the limited capacity for the event, we ask that parents/guardians are limited to one per family.

H A P P Y E A S T E R 🐰🐣🪺

Our week of Easter experiences at Nido Airport West were filled with fun, creativity and collaboration! Children and families were excited to participate in our annual Easter hat parade, Easter inspired crafts and Easter hunts throughout the week!

For those who celebrate, we wish you all a safe and happy Easter 🤍

Have you made your guess yet? 🐣🪺

Visit our reception to guess how many easter eggs are in the jar, for a chance to win the prize this Easter!

H A R M O N Y W E E K 🧡

This Harmony week, we celebrated the wonderful cultures we have within our community through a range of experiences. Educators shared their delicious foods with one another, children engaged in conversations and learnings about each other and the world around them, and had lots of fun dressing in the colour orange or clothing that represents who we are.

🧡 We would love to know how you celebrate your culture. Let us know in the comments below! 👇🏼

E I D M U B A R A K 🌙

Happy Eid to our families, children, educators and community who celebrate ✨

In celebration of Eid, our village of families, educators and community members shared their stories and experiences with us.

🌙 “We go to the mosque in the morning, have a big feast and celebrate with family and friends” - Nido Airport West family member.

🌙 “I make a big breakfast for everyone”

🌙 “We give our presents and eat food!”

K I N D E R K I T S ✏️🪴✨

To our 3 Year Old Kindergartener’s - Your Kinder kits are here!

Families, please see a member of management at reception to collect your child’s Kinder kit.