Appletree Early Education & Preschool

06/08/2026

LOOKING FOR DONATIONS:

Does anyone have any spare water /camping containers laying around that they are no longer using ?
We are looking for some similar to photos to use in our outdoor environments .

Any condition is fine 🫗

THANK YOU 😄

06/08/2026

🍓🫐 This past month in the nursery rooms, we have been exploring all things sensory play. From mixing sand and water to experimenting with clay, the children have been engaging in a variety of hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration.🍓🫐
EYLF Learning Outcome 3.1: Through sensory play, children developed their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing by exploring materials with confidence, working alongside their peers, and expressing their ideas and emotions in a supportive environment.

05/08/2026

This month in The Peaches we have shown our appreciation to nature in our environment, we have been exploring Clay manipulating and moulding with natural materials which lead us to The Peaches love of collecting and sorting with materials as we took our buckets around the playground following our guide to collect materials from our beautiful natural environment here at Appletree.

05/08/2026

🚒 Fire Engine Incursion – This Friday, 7th August! 🚒

We're excited to share that this Friday, 7th August, our children will enjoy a special visit from a real fire engine and firefighters! 🔥👨‍🚒

This hands-on incursion is a fantastic opportunity for the children to:
✨ Meet local firefighters
🚒 Explore a real fire engine
🧯 Learn about fire safety
❓ Ask questions and discover how firefighters help keep our community safe

We're looking forward to an engaging and memorable experience filled with learning, fun, and excitement!

We can't wait to share photos from this special day with our families. ❤️

03/08/2026

👖💙 Jeans for Genes Day – Thursday 6th August 2026 💙👖

This Thursday, we're proud to be supporting Jeans for Genes Day!

We invite all children and educators to wear their favourite pair of jeans and help raise awareness for children and families affected by genetic conditions.

It's a wonderful opportunity to talk with the children about kindness, helping others, and how small acts can make a big difference in our community.

We can't wait to see everyone dressed in their denim! 💙👖

22/07/2026

Next Week 27th-31sy July is Pj week.
Wear your pj's everyday. Please label your childs dressing gowns and slippers.
National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite pair of PJs to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care.
With the money raised from National Pyjama Day, you’ll be helping us offer learning skills to more than 800 children, fund educational resources and help provide stable, positive relationships.
Please click the link below to donate.
https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/AppletreeEarlyEducationPreschool/npd
This week we will be celebrating our Teddy Bears' Picnic! as well Children are invited to bring their favourite teddy bear or special cuddly toy (clearly labelled with their name) to join in the fun and share in the festivities.

This National Pyjama Day, I'm raising funds to support children in foster care to reach their dreams through learning and life-changing mentorship. Please donate to my page and help support kids in care to dream BIG, learn, and grow up believing in themselves. Every dollar helps! ✨

14/07/2026

FREE TICKETS :'ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR'

We have kindly been donated 2 tickets by the lovely Nancy to attend the following musical this Thursday 16/7 .

VENUE :Hunter Theatre, Cameron Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
WHEN :Thursday 16 July 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
SECTION :Auditorium SEAT F14

First in best dressed 😄 Please comment on post and tickets will be emailed.

😍

13/07/2026

REMINDER!📸
School Photo's next week
Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd.
If you haven't already please order online.😀

10/07/2026

💚🤍🖤💙Celebrating NAIDOC Week in our Nursery Rooms 🌿🖤💛❤️

This week our Strawberries & Blueberries have been exploring, creating, and connecting through hands-on play as part of NAIDOC Week.

Our nursery friends have been:

Feeling & pouring red, black, and yellow coloured rice – learning the colours of the Aboriginal flag while building fine motor skills and sensory awareness.
Squishing & shaping ochre-toned playdough – adding Lilly pilly leaves, sticks, and stamps of Australian animal footprints and Aboriginal symbols.

We believe the youngest children learn best through their hands and eyes. Every scoop of rice, every playdough print, and every story shared is a small step in understanding, respect, and connection to the oldest continuing culture in the world.

Thank you to the Awabakal people, on whose land we learn and play. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

10/07/2026

A huge thank you to Carly (Abigail & Archie's Mum) for providing such a wonderful Science experience for our Rockmelons yesterday! 🧪🌿🔬

Carly began by reading a fascinating story about tiny creatures, helping the children discover that there are microscopic worlds hidden in moss, leaves and even pools of water. The children then became little scientists as they explored the playground searching for patches of moss, which Carly collected for the investigation.

Using hand lenses, microscopes and a variety of natural specimens, the children enjoyed a hands-on exploration, observing the tiny worlds hidden within nature. The experience sparked curiosity, encouraged careful observation and inspired lots of questions and discoveries.

The excitement continued with a colour mixing and experimentation station, as well as colouring sheets that extended the learning experience.

To top off an amazing session, each child received a special Tiny World Science Certificate to celebrate their participation and enthusiasm.

Thank you, Carly, for sharing your time, knowledge and passion for science with our Rockmelons. It was such a fun, engaging and memorable learning opportunity, and we truly appreciate the wonderful experience you created for our children!