Woodhouse Grove Kindergarten

Anyone for ice cream? $100 per scoop!!!!

Making the most of these autumn sunny days. 🌻☀️

Japan Festival 2025
Date & Time
Sunday 25th May 2025 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Venue
Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

Entry Fee
Ages 12 & more: $5
Ages 6-11 & Seniors Card Holders: $3

The fee only applies if you wish to enter inside the Town Hall’s building for more fun things.
Exploring the Town Hall’s Front Yard and Food area will be free this year.

◆ Free Entry ◆

Children up to 5 years old
Disabled (+ 1 chaperone)
Pensioners Card Holders
Kimono or Yukata wearers
Cosplay Visitors (full costume)
Organiser
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Melbourne
Japanese Society of Melbourne
Japan Club of Victoria

Purpose
To contribute to cultural exchange between Japan and Australia by introducing Japanese culture and customs.
An event that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people living in Australia.

The theme of Japan Festival is “紡ぐ TSUMUGU”

※Part of the money raised will be donated to Guide Dogs Victoria.

Performances
Wadaiko, Japanese Dance, Martial Arts, Japanese Music Instruments, Karaoke Show, etc.

Exhibition
Ikebana, Bonsai, Shinkansen Model Trains, etc.

Demonstrations
Tea Ceremony, Go, Shogi, Origami, Traditional Japanese Games, etc.

Store opening
About 100 Stalls
Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Japanese Sweets, Tea, Japanese Toys, Ceramics, Books, Sake, Craft, Kimono, Yoyo fishing, etc.

Raffle
Many luxurious prizes, including round-trip tickets to Japan

Please see Whitehorse council pages for more info.

Come and join us!

SATURDAY 17 MAY 10-12

Bake sale and free activities for the kiddies! We welcome all to come and view our wonderful kinder and support the local community!

Today the teaching team are having a professional development about the importance of play

WGK watching the 🚒👩🏻‍🚒 at work in our local community!

Looking forward to seeing the fantastic work from after we had kinder photos this week! 📸

Amazing Anzac day wreath made by our 3s.

Our 4s ended the term with a visit from a war veteran, learning about history!
A great opportunity to engage with elders, our community and the stories that have helped shape Australia.

Sign up for our working bee today!
THIS SUNDAY 23rd, 9am-12.

Gardening help required!

Hi families,

We’re kicking off our fundraising efforts this year with the annual ‘Bundraiser’ to support improvements to our Garden Street garden.

You can help out by purchasing some delicious hot cross buns, available in 3 flavours—original, choc chip, or extra fruit—packed in handy 6-packs.

Orders are open now until 25 March, with collection scheduled for the last week of Term 1 (2 and 3 April), in time for Easter.

Check the flyer for more details on how to place your order. Every purchase makes a big difference—thank you for your support!

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Dear Wattle/ Banksia Families,

Wednesday 19th March we will be celebrating Harmony Day at kinder.

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!
3yo team

WORKING BEE!

Date: Sunday 23 March

Time: 9am – 12pm (come whenever you can, for as long as you can, during this time)

Location: Woodhouse Grove Kindergarten

Come along and help spruce up the outdoor spaces of our kinder on Sunday 23rd March anytime from 9am – 12pm. Bring a shovel, rake, wheelbarrow, gloves (or just a can-do attitude) and help us with tasks such as topping up tanbark, crushed rock, weeding, planting and cleaning.

Register your interest to help via  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAEAE2CA2FAC34-55622492-woodhouse

Please note, as gates will be open to move materials in/out of the kindergarten, we kindly request children remain at home for their safety.

Please contact the committee on: [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you!