Bethania Early Education Centre & Pre-school

Brrrrrr! As the weather cools down, the warmth has risen in the HCC kitche. Our new winter menu is in full swing across the centres this month. From delectable Soups to rich Cottage Pies and even a Cheesy Tex-Mex Black Bean Rice Bake, our Winter Menu delivers dietitian approved meals for our centres. Make sure to head to www.healthycookingco.com.au and put together a convenient 7-meal pack of your child’s favourite meals. With free delivery to your chosen QCCS centre, what’s not to love.

Our little scientists have been busy mixing, pouring, stirring, and experimenting during potion play! Through hands-on exploration, the children developed their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills while having lots of fun discovering what happens when different ingredients come together.🧪

What wonderful learning through play! 🌿🔬💚

HCC Team Member Spotlight!💫 Introducing Andy, one of our friendly delivery drivers. Helping to make sure the delicious meals arrive safely at QCCS centres, you will find Andy delivering to our local centres every week. Make sure to say Hi 👋next time you see Andy and see what yummy foods are on the menu for your centre.

🦋Our Junior Kindy children have been learning all about the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly! Through discussions, observations, and hands-on learning experiences, the children are discovering how a tiny egg transforms into a beautiful butterfly.

As part of our learning journey, we've been exploring our outdoor environment, searching for butterflies in the yard and observing them in their natural habitat. The children have been excited to spot different butterflies and share their discoveries with their friends.

These experiences encourage curiosity, observation skills, and a deeper appreciation for nature and the amazing changes that occur in the world around us. 🌿✨

Can you believe we are halfway through our Veggie Fun Program for 2026? 🙌Our Veggie Fun Program runs for 10 months of the year, giving the QCCS Kindergarten Children real-world experience of our farm to plate approach to food & nutrition. By learning, planting, growing, harvesting and cooking our featured vegetables, children develop an understanding of food systems, as well as confidence in the kitchen.

This month our feature vegetable is beetroot! Loved on burgers in Australia, this nutrient rich vegetable will be whipped up into a creamy beetroot dip by our kindergarten children. Don’t forget to ask about the fun facts they have learned, they will love to share their new knowledge with you.

🎒 Starting Prep in 2027?

Waterford State School is hosting their Prep Information Session on 9 June. This is a great opportunity to learn about the school, meet the team, and find out everything you need to know about starting Prep.

📅 9 June 2026
📍 Waterford State School

Be sure to RSVP to secure your place!😊

Healthy Eating Starts Early at QCCS! 🥦🍅🥕
We love seeing our little learners enjoy nutritious, balanced meals each day — full of fresh ingredients and flavours they know and love. Good food helps support growing bodies, busy brains and lots of happy moments at mealtimes.

Families can enjoy the same meals at home too! Order directly from 👉 www.healthycookingco.com.au
Wholesome food. Smiling faces. Strong little learners.

📣 HCC’s June Newsletter is here! 🌿🍎

Take a look inside this month’s edition where we celebrate fresh seasonal produce, share a tasty new recipe, and highlight the wonderful ways children are exploring the joy of healthy eating through our Healthy Cooking Company programs. 👩‍🍳🥕

Dive into this month’s edition featuring a delicious new recipe, seasonal produce highlights, and a look at the exciting programs where children are exploring the joy of healthy eating.

📩 Read the June newsletter now — you won’t want to miss it!