Goodstart Early Learning - Gatton

We are sad to say good-bye to our Admin Miss Ness. She has been with Goodstart for just over 3 years. She has been studying at Uni during this time and has now completed her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and is moving on to a full time position. We wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. We will miss her. Miss Ness's last day will be Friday 11th September. 💖

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

We would like to wish our amazing admin Miss Ness a Happy Birthday. We had cake on Friday and celebrated early.

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

Have a fantastic Monday as we count down to the end of June. 😊

We would love to congratulate Miss Dell on 10 years service to Goodstart. You are so loved by the staff and children. You have an amazing sense of humour and a beautiful nature. Thank you for 10 years of caring and nurturing young minds 💖

Meet Our Wonderful Kindergarten Teacher, Miss Bella!
We’re excited to introduce Miss Bella and her beautiful Kindergarten Room!
Bella thoughtfully creates engaging learning environments that inspire curiosity, creativity, and intentional exploration for young minds. Although she has only recently joined our team, she has already built strong connections with her group and developed a wonderful understanding of their individual interests and needs.
Her amazing Kindergarten Room currently has places available for families looking for a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for their child.
If you’d like to see the space for yourself, we’d love to welcome you for a tour! Contact our Centre Director, Jemma Lugert, on 5462 4455 to arrange a suitable time.

On Thusday the 14th of May Goodstart Gatton was overrun with Pirates, raising money for kids cancer research.