Eight Mile Plains Community Children's Centre

During Reconciliation Week, our educators thoughtfully prepared a variety of engaging activities that celebrated and explored Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Through storytelling, Indigenous art, music, nature-based experiences, and meaningful discussions, children had the opportunity to learn about Australia’s rich First Nations heritage.
Educators also explained the significance of these activities in an age-appropriate way, helping children develop respect, understanding, and appreciation for the importance of reconciliation, diversity, and caring for Country. These experiences supported children’s sense of belonging and encouraged them to value different cultures and perspectives from an early age.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our beautiful mums and mother figures! 🌷💕

Today at Eight Mile Plains Community Children’s Centre, we celebrated Mother’s Day with a special Afternoon Tea shared with our lovely families. The children were so excited to spend quality time with their mums, enjoying delicious treats, fun activities, and precious moments together.

The place were filled with laughter, smiles, warm hugs, and beautiful conversations as families joined in creating wonderful memories together. The children also proudly shared their handmade gifts and artwork to show how much they love and appreciate their mums. 💖

Thank you to all our amazing mums for your unconditional love, support, and care every single day. We hope everyone enjoyed this special afternoon with us and felt how truly appreciated you are. Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
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Our Kangaroo Kindy children enjoyed their very first excursion adventure to the wonderful Karawatha Discovery Centre 🦘🌿

Each year, we love taking our Kindy children out to explore the wonders of nature, and this year’s visit was extra special as it connected beautifully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

The children experienced Indigenous art and painting 🎨, listened to stories, enjoyed songs and traditional instruments, and sat together on the yarning circle mat as they took part in each activity. They were completely engaged and loved every moment of the experience.

Afterwards, we explored inside the Discovery Centre, where the children discovered different ecosystems, weather changes, and the native animals that live in Australian forests. The displays were so realistic and exciting that the children were fascinated from beginning to end!

It was a wonderful day full of learning, curiosity and joy, and we are so proud of how beautifully the children participated in their first group excursion. ✨

A Special Visit from the Veterinarians 🐾

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful veterinarians from Plus One Vet Sunnybank Clinic — Dr Leo and Dr Kevin — along with their lovely doggy friend Haru. The children were absolutely thrilled to meet them!

Dr Leo shared valuable knowledge about dog health and helped the children understand what veterinarians do in their daily work. It was a meaningful learning experience that introduced the children to the importance of caring for animals and keeping pets healthy.

In addition, we were joined by two more adorable dogs — Mocha and Hunter, belonging to Ms Li and Ms Lydia. Having these friendly dogs visit allowed the children to interact with them up close, which brought so much excitement and joy to everyone.

It was truly a fun, educational, and memorable experience for the children. We are very grateful to our special guests for taking the time to visit and share their knowledge with us.

Thank you for helping us create such a wonderful day! 🐶✨Plus One Vet

☘️🍀🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀☘️☘️☘️

Our centre was filled with green, joy, and laughter today as we celebrated this special cultural occasion 💚

Educators thoughtfully prepared a variety of engaging activities, introducing children to Irish culture through storytelling, creative arts and crafts, and fun interactive experiences. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to explore and appreciate traditions from around the world 🌍

The children also came dressed in green, adding to the festive spirit and bringing so much energy and excitement to the day ✨

More than just a celebration, today was about fostering an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in a fun and meaningful way 🌈

💚 Wishing everyone a day filled with luck, happiness, and smiles!

Happy Chinese New Year 🧧🏮

Today our centre children was filled with red, laughter, and lots of festive fun! The children explored Chinese culture through stories, traditional customs, DIY crafts, and joyful New Year greetings. We also discovered how different countries celebrate the New Year in their own special ways 🌏✨

Ms Rachel wowed us with a demonstration of the beautiful p**a 🎶 The children were fascinated by the unique sound and listened so carefully!

And of course… no celebration is complete without fortune cookies 🥠 The children were so excited to crack them open and read their “lucky” messages — there were lots of big smiles and giggles!

A day full of culture, curiosity, and happiness ❤️

Busy January and February have flown by.
Even in the hot summer days, we continued to provide fun and meaningful learning experiences for our children. During the start of the school year, the children celebrated Australia Day through a variety of activities, learning about Australian culture and embracing diversity. This was followed by Valentine’s Day and the upcoming Chinese festivals, where our dedicated teachers worked tirelessly to create a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Through these experiences, the children were able to explore different cultures, express creativity, and enjoy the joy of celebration.

In closing,
we would like to sincerely thank our amazing teachers for their dedication and hard work, and our families for their ongoing support and trust. Together, we are creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and celebrate with joy.