Goodstart Early Learning Eimeo

Building Understanding, Inclusion and Empathy 💛🎭

Kindergarten 2 Engage in The Buddy Bench Puppet Show with Camp Quality via teams today.

This is a cause that is very close to our hearts at Goodstart Eimeo, making it especially important for us to help children understand what a child experiencing cancer, such as leukaemia, may be going through.

Through the Camp Qualilty puppets Deanand Kylie, our children were able to learn in an age-appropriate and gentle way about how cancer can make a child feel, how they may look different during treatment, and some of the treatments they may receive, including chemotherapy.

Most importantly, this experience helped our children understand that a child going through treatment is still just like them — they want to play, laugh, learn, make friends and feel included. 💛

We want to create an environment where every child feels included, supported, understood and valued, while also helping their peers develop empathy and understanding.

By having these conversations with children, we can help them know how they can be a friend, show kindness and support, and make sure no child feels left out because of something they are going through.

This week is Science week.. Who doesnt love science experiences... Here is some fun and simple experiments that you can do at home with your children.

🔬 Easy Science, Big Discoveries! 🌈
Turn everyday materials into exciting learning moments! These simple science experiments encourage children to explore, predict, observe and discover while having lots of fun. 💡🧪
👩‍🔬 Try one experiment with the children this week!
And don’t forget to follow Tiny Hands Big Imaginations so you never miss our next fun activity, experiment or learning idea! ❤️

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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

One of our truly inspiring educators from the Mackay Region has created a book on her journey 🩵💙🩵

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Jeans for Genes Day. The Nursery children had a great time painting on a pair of jeans for Jeans for Genes Day. They applied the paint using the small paint brushes and their fingers, making lines and dots on the Jeans. The children also experimented with the paint on their hands and making hand prints on the pair of Jeans.

The children have loved using the tyres in the playground to extend on their obstacle course by adding the tyres to create a tunnnel to climb through. This open-ended play supports child's physical development by building strength, coordination, balance and confidence whilst encouraging them to take safe, managed risks.

Tyres as a loose parts offer endless possibilities because there is no "right" way to use them. Children lead the play, make decisions and create meaningful learning experiences through exploration.

🌼 Join us as we celebrate National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day! 🌼

Come along for a morning of fun, connection and community as we celebrate our children, culture and the bright futures they represent.

📍 Slade Point State School Hall
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕘 9:30am – 11:30am

There will be something for everyone, including:
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🎨 Face painting
🏰 Jumping castles
🐾 Animals
🎁 Gift bags
🎉 Lucky door prizes
🤝 Local organisations and community services
🎈 Plus plenty of fun activities for the whole family!

We'd love to see families, carers and community members come together to celebrate the strength, culture and potential of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

For any questions, please contact Zoe on 0422 248 984.

Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your children? The Moscow Circus is in town 😀

📅 31 July to 9 August 2026
📍 Harrup Park, Mackay QLD

The Great Moscow Circus has been completely reimagined for a new generation.

Get ready for non-stop, high-octane action as top Australian BMX and scooter stunt riders hurl across massive gaps, gravity-defying Russian Swing flyers soar through the air, and elite trampoline artists push every limit. The atmosphere turns electric when daredevil motorcycle riders tear into the steel cage at breakneck speeds for a heart-stopping finale. 🎪 🏍️

Experience the raw action of The Great Moscow Circus live in Mackay.

Grab your tickets today.

https://eventsonthehorizon.com/event/the-great-moscow-circus-mackay