Chermside 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 Gurooman friends have been extending their interest in colours by exploring light on the light board. The children collected different materials to see how light shines through them and used magnetic blocks to build and investigate how light moves through their creations.

A wonderful hands-on exploration of colour, light, and discovery! ✨

🧸✨ Nursery Loose Parts Exploration ✨🧸

What may look like a suitcase filled with different items is actually part of our Nursery children's ongoing inquiry into babies growing and developing. Through exploring a variety of loose parts, the children are investigating the items babies use, their own experiences, and the changes that happen as they grow.

A meaningful exploration driven by curiosity, discovery, and connection to their world. 💛

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.

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.

Hello Families! 👋

Join us for a fun-filled day on Thursday, 18 June 2026, with Mr. Jim, our fantastic Dietitian from the Healthy Cooking Company

Jim will be running engaging Nutritional & Perceptual Motor Programs with the children, and we’d love for you to be part of the excitement!

✨ TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM ✨
⏱️8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Mixed ages: Perceptual Motor Program
⏱️11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Kindergarten: Digestion
⏱️12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Kindergarten: Perceptual Motor Program

💡 Please note scheduled times may change based on children and centre needs.We can't wait to see you there! Let us know if you can make it. 💕

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!

🌱🍎 Our Kuyur friends enjoyed exploring their floor book alongside their Grandfriends as they continued their investigation into fruits, vegetables, and how they grow.

Through this inquiry, the children shared their ideas, questions, and understandings by adding their marks to the floor book, while our wonderful Grandfriends contributed their own thoughts and experiences. Together, they created a rich record of learning that reflected the value of collaboration across generations.

These meaningful connections provide opportunities for children to learn from the knowledge and stories of others, fostering a strong sense of belonging, curiosity, and community. 💚🌿

🚨 QCCS staff - limited spots remaining in our upcoming First Aid & CPR classes! 🚨

Stay up to date with your compliance requirements and build confidence in responding to emergency situations.❤️

Courses available:
🩺 HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
🩺 HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Upcoming classes:
📅 Saturday, 6th June 2026 – First Timers class
📅 Saturday, 11th July 2026

✔️ Nationally recognised training
✔️ Hands-on practical learning
✔️ Suitable for new and renewing students
✔️ Essential skills for educators and carers

Places are filling quickly, so be sure to secure your spot!

📩 Contact us today for more information.

AIECS | (07) 3451 9990 | [email protected] | RTO: 30693