The Grace Child Care Centre

All Families are welcome to join the Holy Cross community this Friday morning for a special Open Morning combined with our Community Playgroup.

This is a lovely opportunity for families with young children to visit the school, meet our community, and enjoy a relaxed morning of play together. While parents explore and chat with staff, children can enjoy play-based activities.

This week our playgroup will be exploring a fun Autumn theme with simple crafts, sensory play and activities for little ones. 🍂

🧸 Community Playgroup & Open Morning
📍 Holy Cross Primary School, Woollahra
🕘 Friday 9:30am – 10:30am
👶 Children aged 0–5 years

Come along for a welcoming morning of play, connection and community and see what makes Holy Cross such a special place for families.

Everyone is welcome – bring a friend!

Please feel free to share this post or the flyers with families or community groups who may be interested.

Entry via Fletcher Street gates, Woollahra.

🌿 Wisdom & Wonder – The JNC 🌿

Today we wrapped up our final intergenerational session for the year with our wonderful Wisdom & Wonder friends. We spent the morning painting pots for our garden plots and finishing off with some festive card-making.

A special highlight was our graduating preschool children performing their graduation song, proudly sharing this milestone with our visiting friends, who loved every moment.

Thank you to our Wisdom & Wonder group for an opportunity for connection, stories, learning, and smiles. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year for more shared experiences in the garden and beyond.

Clear out the clutter just in time for the year's end! "Recycle It Saturday," a free drive-through recycling event by Waverley, Woollahra, and City of Sydney councils. Local residents can bring a variety of items, including clothes, toys, electronics, batteries, metal items, and more.
What you can bring includes:
Good-condition clothes, linen, and hard toys
Small household appliances, office equipment, and electronics
Batteries, aluminum coffee pods, printer cartridges, light bulbs, and more!
Cyclists and pedestrians can access a separate drop-off area. Perfect for decluttering responsibly before the holidays!
https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/events/events/recycle_it_saturday

Our very own Jo from Ukubebe Music has won the MMMA Early Notes Award 🥇 🎵🎉🪇🥁 👏🏼

🌟 Tomorrow is Educators Day! 🌟

Let's take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible work our amazing educators do every single day at The Grace. 💖 They are more than just educators —they're mentors, role models, and caring figures who play such an important role in shaping our children's growth and development. 🧑‍🏫✨

Whether they're helping our kids discover new interests, sparking their curiosity, or simply being there with a kind word and a smile 😊, our educators truly make a world of difference. 🌍

Let's show them how much we value all they do! 💫

Join a speech pathologist on October 24 (10:30am-12:30pm) from Sydney Children's Hospital to learn about speech and language milestones, what is needed to thrive in the first year of school and what is language and literacy. This workshop will run at JNC Maroubra, and bookings are essential. Call 9349 8200 or email [email protected] to book today.

📣 Let's celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day on September 6th! 🌟 Join us in showing appreciation for the amazing educators who shape our children's futures. Reach out to your child's teachers and the educators in your community to say thank you for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Together, we can make their day extra special and let them know how much we value them! 💖👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Happy Father's Day to the incredible dads, granddads uncles and special father figures out there in our community! Your love and guidance shape our lives in the most beautiful ways. Enjoy this special day! 💙

Ride, skate, scoot and jump! Pop-up pedal parks are back for winter 2023, running from this Fri 9 Jun until the end of August!

The locations are: Clovelly, Chifley Reserve and South Maroubra car parks. 🚲

Join us at the official launch party at South Maroubra car park this Fri 9 Jun, 3.30-5pm. There will be free ice cream and coffee! 🍦☕

Details here: http://ow.ly/L4E550OGmTN

Hi Families!
As we dive into Reconciliation Week this week, I wanted to suggest a wonderful alternative to your usual TV viewing for the little ones. Instead of watching Bluey (which we all love, of course), why not give "Little J and Big Cuz" a try?
"Little J and Big Cuz" is an engaging and heart-warming animated series that revolves around the lives of two Indigenous Australian kids. Little J is five years old, and Big Cuz is nine. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of childhood while living with their Nanna and Old Dog.
This show is not only entertaining but also provides a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about Indigenous culture. It beautifully showcases the experiences, traditions, and stories of Indigenous Australians.
By tuning in to "Little J and Big Cuz" during Reconciliation Week, you'll be supporting Indigenous representation and providing your children with a meaningful and inclusive experience.
So, grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and embark on a delightful adventure with Little J, Big Cuz, and their lovable family. Let's celebrate and honor Reconciliation Week together by embracing the spirit of diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of our Indigenous cultures.

Little J And Big Cuz Little J, he's five and Big Cuz, she's nine. They're a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog. Little J and Big Cuz are busy, whether it's at school, in the backyard... or beyond.