Tall Tree Early Learning - Landsdale

🌿Makuru Learning Experiences 🍂

This week, we have been exploring Makuru, the Noongar season that brings the coldest and wettest time of the year in Western Australia. Through a range of engaging activities, the children learned about the changes that occur in the environment during this season.

Educators discussed how animals and plants adapt during Makuru and identified seasonal changes in our outdoor environment. Our creative experiences included painting rain clouds, creating weather collages, and using natural materials to make seasonal artworks. The children also enjoyed storytelling and songs that celebrated Noongar culture and the significance of Makuru.

We look forward to continuing our journey of learning about the Noongar seasons and deepening our connection to the environment. 🌧️🌿🍂

Learning Outcomes:

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

As Reconciliation Week comes to an end, we have been reflecting on our journey of reconciliation and how we have begun to embed meaningful practices and acknowledgments into our daily routines as a centre. All In means daily practices by all, creating an environment of inclusivity and a space for honest conversations about safety, building cultural capacity and collective accountability. We are excited to keep this mindset as we embark on all our celebrations and explorations in 2026!

Learning Outcome 1: Children have strong sense of identity
Learning outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Learning outcome 4: Children are confident learners

As part of our Reconciliation Week, we have been fortunate enough to display beautiful artwork made by one of our very own, talented educators.

“As a proud Whadjuk Noongar woman and educator, it is central to my philosophy to integrate Aboriginal perspectives into my practice and learning environment. I created these three pieces alongside my sister and an elder from my schooling community to highlight the journey of a child through early learning. Each piece centers a local bird including the Wardong (Raven), Manatj (White Cockatoo), and Kulbardi (Magpie). Underneath is a connecting river with community resting spaces throughout to represent each child's journey through transitioning between different rooms and development through these crucial milestones. The Wardong painting features numerous animal tracks and a series of meetings as nursery age children are taking their first steps into their learning journey. In the Manatj painting, these are larger community circles occur as toddler aged children find their connection to the world around them and grow an awareness to their role in those communities. Then finally in the Kulbardi painting there is a small track then leads off the canvas to represent the child's final steps as they leave early learning and enter formal schooling. Creating these pieces was such a joy and I hope that they provide a small moment of reflection on the importance of early learning.” – Maddy Colvin

💫National Simultaneous Storytime 📚

Every year, a picture book created by an Australian author and illustrator is chosen for a free nationwide reading event unlike any other. Millions gather in schools, libraries, homes, preschools and bookshops to read the same story, at the same time, out loud, together.

In 2026, that picture book is Luna Roo.🦘 Today Luna Roo travelled to all our rooms to be read and enjoyed by all in Landsdale. Reading and creating connections through stories is something which is at the heart of our learning and the children adore being engaged in the world of new stories and celebrations.

Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

We’re embracing National Reconciliation Week through thoughtful experiences that encourage connection, understanding and respect.

🖤💛❤️ Welcome to National Reconciliation Week ❤️💛🖤

This week across our centres, we’re proud to acknowledge and celebrate National Reconciliation Week, a meaningful time to learn, reflect and strengthen our connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives.

Throughout the week, our children and educators will be engaging in thoughtful learning experiences designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding and foster respect for the world’s oldest continuing cultures. From storytelling and creative experiences to music & dance, language and shared conversations, we’re excited to create opportunities for meaningful learning and connection together.

We can’t wait to share what’s planned across our centres this week and celebrate these important moments with our community.

✨ Watch this space as we showcase the wonderful learning experiences taking place throughout the week!

🌸 Mums & Special Ones Afternoon Play 🌸

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our children’s mums and special loved ones to the centre for a fun-filled afternoon in celebration of Mother’s Day!

It was wonderful to spend quality time together, creating special memories and sharing meaningful moments with the people who mean so much to us. Families enjoyed a range of activities including:

💐 Flower creations
💅 Nail salon station
📿 Bracelet making
✨ And so much more!

Thank you to all the incredible mums and maternal figures for everything you do each and every day. Your love, care and dedication never go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to celebrate you. 💖