Kentish Early Learning Centre, Big Rivers

04/09/2026

What a wonderful night at the Katherine NT Export Business Awards!

A huge congratulations to Mandavi, who took home Employee of the Year.

Such an incredible achievement and so well deserved. Your hard work, dedication and commitment are recognised. We are so proud of you, Mandavi!

Congratulations! 🎊✨

03/09/2026

Last night’s Educators’ Day celebration was such a wonderful time with our amazing team! ❤️
Once again, Happy Educators’ Day to you all! You are all rock stars, and we truly couldn’t ask for a better team. ⭐️

We sincerely appreciate all your hard work, dedication, and commitment towards our families, children, and community.

Thank you for everything you do to make this place a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all our children.

A very special thank you to our CEO, Sarah Fowler, for celebrating Educators’ Day with us. We truly appreciate your presence and the time you took to celebrate this special occasion with our team. It meant a lot to us. ❤️

We are so grateful to have each and every one of you on our team. 💐

Thank you, everyone, and once again, Happy Educators’ Day! ☺️❤️

Sarah FowlerKentish Community Services

31/08/2026

Book Week - A Symphony of Stories

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating Book Week. From Monday to Thursday, each room took turns to perform on a song-themed book they chose. It was wonderful to see the creativity, enthusiasm and effort of both our educators and children, and even more special to see the children enjoying.

On Friday, we came together for our Book Week Parade, with educators and children proudly wearing their favourite book-themed costumes. Walking together, hand in hand, was a beautiful way to finish the week. We were incredibly grateful to all the families who took the time to join us and support their children throughout the celebrations.

We would like to sincerely acknowledge and thank our educators and children for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiasm they put into making Book Week such a great success. We also greatly appreciate every family who supported us, whether by joining us each day or behind the scenes by helping their children choose and prepare their favourite costumes. Your support means so much to us and helps make these experiences truly special and memorable for our children.

Together, we made Book Week a joyful celebration!

19/06/2026

We are excited to share some special moments from our two recent visits - the Barnyard Mobile Pet Zoo visit on Monday 15th June, and the Ambulance visit on Wednesday 17th June.

Our little learners showed great interest from the very beginning and actively engaged in both experiences. These visits provided valuable opportunities for children to explore, ask questions, and learn through hands-on interactions.

We are grateful to Barnyard Mobile Pet Zoo and St John Ambulance for taking the time to visit us and create such memorable learning experiences for our children. We sincerely thank them for their support and contribution to our learning program.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

What a wonderful week celebrating Reconciliation Week at our centre ❤️💛🖤

The children enjoyed a special excursion at Roney Park where they explored nature and connected with the outdoors.

One of our lovely parents visited the centre to share the sounds and cultural significance of the didgeridoo, helping children learn about and appreciate First Nations culture through music and storytelling.

The children also experience outdoor sleeping this week, promoting relaxation, wellbeing, and a connection with nature.

These meaningful experiences encouraged curiosity, respect, and connection throughout the week 🍃

20/05/2026

The NT Educator Awards nominations are now open. If you would like to nominate an educator, please submit an application.

The service leadership team is also happy to assist with any information required as part of the nomination process. The judges especially value nominations from parents that highlight how educators go above and beyond in supporting the children in their care.

We encourage families to take the opportunity to recognise the dedication and hard work of our amazing educators.

Nominations are now open for the NTEC Awards 🌟

The NTEC Awards celebrate the educators, leaders and services making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and communities across the Northern Territory.

We’re inviting nominations for:
🏆 Outstanding Educator
🏆 Outstanding Aboriginal Educator
🏆 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher
🏆 Outstanding Leader
🏆 Outstanding Education and Care Program

Do you know someone making a real impact in the sector? Now is the time to recognise their passion, leadership and commitment to early childhood education.

📩 Submit your nomination today: https://educationandcareawards.nt.gov.au/nominations

13/05/2026

A big thank you to Kelly Dhaemer, Clinical Psychologist, for delivering an insightful session for our educators on Managing Emotions and Behaviour in a Childcare Setting.

Our team greatly valued the opportunity to learn practical strategies and discuss real-life scenarios to better support the social and emotional development of children in our care.

Following the presentation, we held a small celebration to recognize the dedication and hard work of our educators.

A special congratulations to Miss Sonali and Miss Smita for their outstanding efforts in creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

We also extend special recognition to Miss Chipo, who consistently goes above and beyond to support children’s learning by building strong connections with families and the wider community to ensure every child has the best possible environment to grow and thrive.

Thank you to our incredible team for your passion, commitment, and the positive difference you make every day.

24/04/2026

Today, our children took a moment to say thank you!

We thank all who have served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and all service members past and present who have helped keep our country and others safe through times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.

The children made and offered flowers and wreaths as a simple, thoughtful way to show their respect. It was a gentle and meaningful experience, helping them learn about kindness, gratitude, and caring for others.

Lest we forget.

02/04/2026

Easter Fun at Kentish Early Learning Centre - Big Rivers !

We had such a lovely Easter celebration with our children, filled with dancing, creative arts and crafts, sensory play. The Easter parade brought lots of excitement and smiles, and the egg hunt was definitely a highlight !

Thank you to all our families for coming along and to our wonderful educators for making it so special.

Wishing everyone a joyful and happy Easter !