Ipswich Early Education Centre & Pre-school

✨Single Prompt Drawings✨

Last week the Kindergarten and Pre-Kindy had some collaborative creative play outside. They were given some pencils and paper with eyes on it. This was to encourage their imaginations. Single Prompt drawing encourages children to develop pencil control, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination while following a simple drawing instruction. It also supports creativity, confidence and early pre-writing skills in a fun and engaging way.

Building Pencil control✨

The children were building their penmanship and fine motor skills by drawing around magnetic shapes. This fun activity encourages children to develop pencil grip, hand strength and control while tracing different shapes and patterns.

QCCS Educators, you don’t have to do this journey alone! 🌟

Learning is always better when we do it togethe.

Our Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies weekly study groups are designed with YOU in mind - a supportive, friendly space where students can ask questions, share ideas, connect with others and build confidence along the way! 🙌

Whether you’re looking for extra support, a place to chat through your assessments, or simply want to learn alongside your fellow educators - we’d love to see you there!

No pressure. No judgement. Just a great group of future educators growing together 🌱✨

Come along and be part of the AIECS community!

www.aiecs.com.au | (07) 3451 9990 | [email protected] | RTO: 30693

📚✨ IT’S BOOK WEEK AT QCCS!✨📚

The books are open, the costumes are ready and the magic has begun! 🌟

This week, our QCCS centres are celebrating Book Week with stories, favourite characters, creative experiences and plenty of imagination. 📖

Throughout the week, our children will step into the wonderful world of books, bringing stories to life through play, creativity and adventure.

📸 Make sure to check out our socials at the end of the week for a glimpse into all the Book Week fun happening across our QCCS centres.

💚Discover the QCCS Difference — where every story inspires a new adventure.

Coloured rice and loose parts fun. 🙌
The children enjoyed scooping, pouring, filling and exploring with the coloured rice, cups and cardboard tubes. They experimented with different ways to move and collect the rice, creating their own little patterns and discoveries along the way.

A simple sensory experience that encouraged creativity, fine motor skills and lots of hands on learning through play.

Growing healthy habits, one meal at a time!🥦🍅🥕

At QCCS, we know that nutritious food helps children thrive. Our balanced, wholesome meals give children the energy they need to learn, play, discover and grow every day.

Looking for simple, healthy meal ideas to enjoy at home? Our friends at the Healthy Cooking Company have plenty of delicious inspiration for the whole family:
👉www.healthycookingco.com.au

By working together, we can help children build positive relationships with food and healthy habits that support them for life. 💚

📚✨MORE BOOK WEEK MEDIA COVERAGE FOR QCCS! ✨📚

The Book Week celebrations continue to shine, with QCCS featured in The Sector today. 💚

It’s fantastic to see our Book Week celebrations gaining further recognition and showcasing the creativity, imagination and love of learning happening across our QCCS centres.

From much-loved characters to colourful costumes and stories coming to life, Book Week is such a special opportunity for our children and educators to celebrate the magic of reading together. 📖🌟

We’re incredibly proud to see QCCS highlighted within the early childhood education sector!

📰 Read the full article here:
(https://thesector.com.au/article/queensland-kindy-kids-book-week-2026-qccs)

From Care Bears to story stones: Queensland kindy kids bring Book Week to life Caped crusaders, costumes, Care Bears and a little storytelling magic will take over Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) centres this month as children celebrate Book Week by bringing their favourite stories off the page and into the classroom.

📚✨QCCS FEATURED IN OUR LOGAN✨📚

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic Book Week media coverage featuring QCCS and our wonderful team at Hills Early Learning Centre.💚

Book Week is always a magical time across our centres, as our children and educators bring much-loved stories and characters to life through imagination, creativity and play. 📖🌟
It’s wonderful to see these special moments recognised in Our Logan, showcasing the fun and engaging learning experiences happening across QCCS.

📰 Read the full Our Logan article here:
https://www.ourlogan.com.au/Articles/Characters-come-alive-for-Book-Week-throughout-Logan?fbclid=IwY2xjawT0gHdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVphS1NMelNYc2hWWG5EN0FzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewWEo9mmSt9WPFHrm9MMbMLuSQGWiVDG_BX6d0MyO4omJXj60ZqLMuwP7CTQ_aem_wgTboD1EIZR30zuIr-a1wg

Logan City Council

Characters come alive for Book Week throughout Logan It is that special time of year when parents are busy piecing together colourful costumes for their children to dress like little Harry Potters, a Where’s Wally, and perhaps an elf or hobbit … Book Week is here again.

Have you heard about our Veggie Fun Program? Centres are entering the 7th month of our Veggie Fun Program for 2026. Throughout the month, our Kindy children will discover how sprouts grow from tiny seeds, learn about the different varieties and enjoy hands-on experiences of sprouting their very own Rye seeds! Packed with nutrients and full of flavour, sprouts are a wonderful way to introduce children to growing and exploring fresh foods. By learning, growing and cooking together, children develop a greater connection to ingredients and a wider appreciation for seasonal produce.

QCCS Educators, are your First Aid and CPR qualifications up to date?

As educators, you're everyday heroes and being prepared for an emergency is one of the most valuable skills you can have! 🙌

AIECS is excited to offer First Aid & CPR Training designed specifically for the Early Childhood and Education & Care sector. Gain confidence, refresh your knowledge and ensure you're ready to respond when it matters most.

✅ HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
✅ HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Join fellow QCCS educators and invest in skills that could make all the difference. ❤️

📅 Saturday, 19th September 2026 @ AIECS College in Shailer Park
📍 Places are limited, so secure your place today and contact us on 07 3451 9990 or [email protected]

AIECS is committed to supporting educators with quality training that builds confidence, capability and care. 🌟

www.aiecs.com.au | (07) 3451 9990 | [email protected] | RTO: 30693