Southport Child Care Centre

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🖤💛❤️ Exploring Aboriginal Culture Through Symbols ❤️💛🖤

The children have been learning about Indigenous symbols and the stories they can represent. Through meaningful conversations, they explored different shapes and symbols while discovering how these can be used to share ideas, places and experiences.

Using the colours of the Aboriginal Flag, we also talked about what each colour represent: black for Aboriginal people, red for the land and connection to Country, and yellow for the sun, the giver of life. These discussions encouraged curiosity, respect and a deeper appreciation of Australia’s rich Aboriginal culture and heritage.

We love creating opportunities for children to learn through hands-on experiences, meaningful conversations and cultural understanding.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming lessons? We’ve got it covered!

Take one more thing off your weekly to-do list by having your child’s swimming lesson while they’re already at kindy.

No more rushing to fit lessons into your busy schedule, your little one can learn this important life skill during their day with us.

Swimming lessons available for children aged 2–5 years.

Contact us today to find out more or secure your child’s place.

🌞 This Week at Beach Kindy 🦀

What a beautiful morning by the beach! With the sun shining and the weather just perfect, our little explorers had an exciting adventure searching for crabs along the shoreline.

As we explored, we chatted about the many amazing animals that live in and around the beach and discovered how important these habitats are. There was so much excitement with every little find, sparking curiosity, conversation and a love for nature.

A wonderful morning filled with sunshine, exploration, learning and plenty of smiles.

This is what school holidays are all about! 🌞

Our Vacation Care children have been making the most of the beautiful winter weather, spending the day by the beach building sandcastles, exploring the shoreline and enjoying the fresh sea breeze.

We feel incredibly lucky to be within walking distance of the water, giving our children the opportunity to connect with nature, be active and create wonderful holiday memories.

There’s no better way to spend the school holidays than with sunshine, sandy toes and plenty of fun! ☀️🏖️

If you’re needing last minute school holiday plans for the kids, book your spot today.

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🎉 Happy Work Anniversary, Ms Mako! 🎉

This week we celebrated Ms Mako’s work anniversary. We want to say a heartfelt thank you for your hard work, commitment and dedication to the early childhood industry.

Your kindness, passion and care make a positive difference in the lives of the children, families and fellow Educators you work alongside every day. We are so grateful to have you as part of our amazing team here at Southport.

Thank you for everything you do, Ms Mako. We look forward to many more years of learning, laughter and making wonderful memories together!

Junior Kindy children explored painting using natural pandanus pods, discovering the unique patterns and textures they create. Taking our learning outdoors, they set up on the deck in the warm sunshine, allowing the children to enjoy the fresh air and connect with nature.

Through this open-ended experience, the children experimented with different techniques, developed their fine motor skills and expressed their creativity in a relaxed and inviting environment. Learning outside encourages curiosity, sensory exploration, and an appreciation for the natural materials around us.

The Power of Conversation and Reading 📚💬

Sharing stories together is about so much more than reading the words on a page. As we read with young children, we encourage conversations by asking questions, talking about the pictures and listening to their thoughts and ideas. These meaningful interactions help children build vocabulary, develop early literacy skills and gain confidence in expressing themselves.

Through back-and-forth conversations during story time, children learn that their voices are valued and that books can spark curiosity, imagination and connection. Even the simplest comments, gestures and responses help lay the foundations for language and communication.

Little Builders, Big Connections 🧱

It was great to see a group of Junior Kindy children. working alongside one another to create a LEGO masterpiece. Even with limited language the children showed wonderful teamwork as they shared blocks, watched each other’s ideas and helped to build together.

Through gestures, smiles, pointing and simple words, the children communicated their intentions and collaborated to bring their creation to life. These shared experiences support the development of early friendships, turn-taking, cooperation and a sense of belonging within the group.

Moments like these remind us that communication comes in many forms and that even our youngest learners can work together, share ideas and create something special as a team.

Learning Through Weaving 🧶

Pre Kindy explored a weaving activity using paddle pop sticks and wool. This experience was inspired by Indigenous weaving practices and provided an opportunity to appreciate and learn about the rich traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

As children carefully threaded the wool through the sticks, they strengthened their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and problem-solving abilities. The activity also encouraged patience, creativity and an understanding of how natural and handmade materials can be used to create meaningful artworks.