Goodstart Dubbo Wheelers Lane

A Massive thank you to the generous person or people who left these at our gate. The children love them and can't wait to be able to give to their dads in 2022. (If we can wait that long before our creative minds get to work).

Thank you! We are so appreciative.

Something to keep those curious minds busy during lockdown.

Department of Education have created guided learning from home packages to support our preschool children.
Jump on and have a look.

https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/ec-guided-learning/home?mc_cid=318fc3fb63&mc_eid=UNIQID&fbclid=IwAR0f1rC2Zo8ZbO7dvrO4QSljEIae6ghbISadfgRDiT3s-CXy86g_TtJzrD4

Early childhood guided learning packages Welcome to our early childhood guided learning packages! Select a day below to get started. Check back regularly. In the coming weeks we will release more things for your 3-5 year old to do at home. To help us improve we welcome user feedback. Activities in these packages are aligned to The Early

It is Science week and we don't want anyone to miss out on any learning while we are in lockdown. Below you will find a link to a great live virtual Zoo lockdown lesson. Each day will be a new lesson live from the amazing Taronga Zoo.

Tomorrow's lesson is called Whose poo is whose?

Jump on and learn all about different animals from the Zoo.

Can't wait to hear all about what your have learnt.

taronga.org.au/education/national-science-week

National Science Week Hungry for some extraordinary science week content for your students? Taronga Education has you covered! This August feast on a range of engaging science based activities while enjoying a day with your students at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Dear Families

As you will be aware, a 7-day lockdown period was implemented yesterday for all of NSW.
Families are encouraged to keep their children home if they can, however we remain open for families who work in essential services or those who are vulnerable – in keeping with the NSW Government’s lock-down rules.

If you believe that your family meets one of these categories please:

• Wear a mask when you come to our centre (children don’t need to)
• Drop off and pick up your child at our foyer or other designated point. You will not be able to enter the classroom.
• Limit to one parent and keep visit to under 15 minutes

We will also:
• Limit the movement of staff between centres
• Reduce non-essential visitors
• Cancel all excursions and incursions

If you or your family members have visited any of the locations listed by NSW Health in this link here please follow the health advice outlined and get tested or monitor for symptoms.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Kind regards
Nicole
Centre Director

https://www.facebook.com/147117875308904/posts/4391113304242652/

❌ ONE WEEK LOCKDOWN FOR WESTERN NSW COUNCILS ❌

⏰ 7pm: Nine Western NSW council areas are now in lockdown for one week following several COVID-19 cases being detected.

Full story >> https://ab.co/3fTAfPI

🦒 DUBBO
The Dubbo LGA in regional NSW will go into a snap lockdown from 1300 today for one week, until Thursday 19 August at 12.01am.
⚬There are two known positive cases in the Dubbo region, a woman in her 40s and a close household contact who is a child.
⚬ Source of infection is underway, community urged to get tested for even mildest of symptoms.
⚬ Showground testing has HEAVY queues and may be closed at times to help with traffic flow. There will be more lanes open this afternoon.
⚬ All testing either at the showground or Manera Plaza - NO testing at the hospital.
⚬ Parents should contact their school or monitor pages on school arrangements including early pickup today.

🦠 Exposure sites - anyone who was at the following venues on the dates and during the times listed is urged to immediately get tested and self-isolate until you receive further advice from NSW Health:
⚬ Don Crosby Veterinary Surgery, 327 Darling Street Dubbo. 7 August 8:57am to 9:45am
⚬ The Harvest Café, 64 Palmer Street Dubbo. 7 August 9:52am to 10.10am
⚬ Ashcrofts IGA, 95 Tamworth Street Dubbo. 8 August 12:35 to 12:52pm
⚬ Tim Koerstz Pharmacy, 98 Tamworth Street Dubbo. 9 August 1pm to 1.15pm
⚬ Covid Safe Clinic, 77 Myall Street Dubbo. 10 August 7:45am to 8:32am
🤔 Not sure if you are within the Dubbo Council boundaries?
Check here: https://bit.ly/3AeqFP4

📌WALGETT
⚬ A person who is in Walgett has tested positive, they have also been in Dubbo and Bathurst
⚬ They are thought to have been infectious since August 5
⚬ Anyone with symptoms should get tested ASAP
⚬ Extra testing will be available at Alex Trevallion Park from 9am Thursday. Enter via Castlereagh Highway, exit to Pitt Street.
⚬ Contact tracing will be updated when released by NSW Health

ℹ What you should do >>
⚬ Get a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms: https://bit.ly/3CrMcWA
⚬ Check exposure sites regularly: https://bit.ly/3fFc2wr
⚬ Book a vaccination appointment: https://bit.ly/3CsFZte
⚬ Find out what you can and can't do: https://bit.ly/3lENoQd

🤔 Not sure if you are within the Dubbo Council boundaries?
Check here: https://bit.ly/3AeqFP4

🚶‍♀️ During the lockdown you may only leave your home within a 10km limit if you have a reasonable excuse. These include:
⚬ buying groceries or medication - one person per household per day
⚬ work or study that cannot be done at home
⚬ exercise
⚬ healthcare - including to get a COVID-19 vaccination, or to provide help, care or support

🚗 You may travel further than 10km if you are located in an area where groceries or medical services are further away, or if you are caring for someone outside the 10km limit.

🚫 Other restrictions >>
⚬ Schools closed except for the children of essential workers.
⚬ No visitors allowed in your home
⚬ Carry a face mask and proof of residence at all time
⚬ Outdoor public gatherings restricted to two people
⚬ No community sport (training or matches) is allowed
⚬ Funerals restricted to 10 people plus those conducting the service

📱Download the ABC News app: https://ab.co/3xeFZtf

💪🏼 Stay safe, Western Plains - follow the advice, and keep up-to-date via this page and by listening to https://www.abc.net.au/radio/westernplains/. We've got this 💛

We are a Covid Safe Workplace.
Your children's and family safety and wellbeing is our number one priority here at Goodstart Dubbo Wheelers lane and we endeavor to maintain high standards of health and safety and are registered as a Covid Safe workplace.
We now have a QR code that you will be required to register your entry and exit from our centre. Please bring in your Phone when you drop off and pick up. If you cannot do this or do not have a face mask, please call and we will arrange for an educator to come out and collect your child.
Thank you for assisting us to keep our community safe.

Please help us stay Covid Safe

Don’t forget to bring in a donation to get that nice cupcake and warm cuppa for this cold morning!! 🧁☕️

DON'T FORGET AUSTRALIAS BIGGEST MORNING TEA
This Thursday

We are aiming on selling from 8am-10am and again from 3pm-4pm.
Show your support by coming through and taking away a yummy baked good, tea or coffee!!! Prices start from just $1

Taking donations on the day or online @

https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/karengard/nsw

Food for thought.
Supporting healthy eating

Munch and move top tips!

We are looking for enthusiastic and eager people to join our team here at Goodstart Wheelers lane.
If you have your Cert 3 and want to join an amazing group of girls and guys who are passionate about early education click on the link below and apply now.

Career Opportunities: Educator (118428) Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entir...