Bexley Jack and Jill Preschool

Today is Preschools Day of Action.

We seek your support for our preschool campaign advocating for fair pay and recognition for the dedicated teachers and educators at our community preschool. We know that community preschools are the preferred choice for many parents because they deliver high-quality education and care to children.

Did you know......
Community preschools are three times more likely to be rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards than long day care services where only 18% are rated as Exceeding.

Despite this, teachers and educators working in long day care services are paid at least 15% above those working in community preschools.

Community preschool teachers have the same qualifications as teachers in schools but are paid up to 30% less. Same qualifications, same accreditation and same role – in fact the responsibilities of an Early Childhood Teacher and an Educator in a community preschool can often be much higher than in a school.

These pay gaps make it increasingly difficult for preschools to attract and retain passionate, qualified staff. Funding for community preschools is solely derived from the NSW Government. The recent government announcement on Expanding Quality Access (EQA) program will not assist most community preschools and will not support wages.

The EQA will turn community preschools into long day care centres, enrolling children from a younger age, operating for longer hours, diminishing many of the attributes of preschool’s that enable them to deliver the high quality programs they do currently. These changes may mean that families lose the ability to choose what type of early learning program their child can attend prior to school.

Without additional funding, community preschools may be forced to:
* significantly increase fees, thereby placing financial pressures on families
* reduce staffing levels
* compromise quality to remain viable into the long term.

The IEU and community preschools are urging the NSW Government to provide additional funding so that community preschools can address this crisis - without passing the costs to families.

If you would like to fill in the blank postcard to support this action please do so and share it with us.

Start Strong, Pay Fair
Independent Education Union of Australia NSW / ACT Branch
Chris Minns

Come and see us at Bunnings ROCKDALE tomorrow for our BBQ Fundraiser + CAKE STALL 🌭🍰🥤

We hope that everyone has had a good holiday … Looking forward to Term 3 starting on Tuesday!!

Wishing all those who celebrate Easter a very Happy Easter!!

Term 1 is all done and what a great term it was 🙂
Wishing our community a happy holiday break!
Preschool resumes
Term 2 on Tuesday 29th April

Wishing all our families observing Lent peace and love.

Wishing all our families celebrating Ramadan, blessings and joy as you come together in your spirituality and love.

Welcome to the end of Week 3. Just a reminder to that if you're looking to send your little one to school next year, many Catholic/Independent schools may hold their open days before April and if you put in an application, will let you know whether your child has been accepted by July/ August. Get in touch with your local public school to find out when they will be holding their open days.

What a great first week we've had, welcoming our students into the friendly space of Bexley Jack and Jill Preschool! Week 2 is already off to a cracking start as we help them settle in to their routines and develop friendships.

Just to close the year out, Bexley Jack and Jill Preschool would like to thank our amazing staff, students and community for your support in 2024.

The school year is now over and we wish our graduates the very best as they move on to 'big' school; and look forward to seeing our returning and new students on Tuesday, the 4th February, 2025!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PRESCHOOL BATHROOM FUNDRAISER RAFFLE.

Our preschool community and families fundraising purchases have achieved an AMAZING fundraising result of $4705 towards our bathroom renovations.

MASSIVE THANKS again to: Lion & Cub Photography, Bexley RSL, Zenith bistro & grill, 99 Bikes, Mike's Grill, Kogarah Clubhouse, Enzo's Cucina Kogarah and MadMia for your generous donations for our raffle prizes... and thank you to all those who donated other prizes including cash towards our cash prizes!

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners who have been notified through galabid and can be seen on the galabid site. Thanks to GalaBid too for hosting our raffle.