ILO Hampton Park Early Education Centre

🌟 **Celebrating NAIDOC Week at ILO Hampton Park! ** 🌟

NAIDOC Week is a special time for us to recognize and celebrate the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This week, our toddlers have been exploring their creativity by making Aboriginal artwork using natural resources. 🎨🌿 They had so much fun experimenting with colors and textures to create beautiful pieces!

In the Kinder Room, our Educator introduced the children to the cultural history of the boomerang 🪃. The kids were fascinated to learn about its significance and then got hands-on with dot painting, using natural materials to decorate their very own boomerang crafts. 🎨✨

Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture with our little ones.

Keeping Our Children Safe: Updated Practices for Using Electronic Devices in ECEC

At ILO Hampton Park, we are committed to providing a safe environment for our children. In line with the latest updates from ACECQA on child-safe practices for using electronic devices, we are adopting the new National Model Code and Guidelines. These guidelines ensure that the use of devices for taking images and videos in our centre is conducted with the utmost care and safety. Learn more about these important updates and how we are implementing them to protect our children.

ACECQA, in partnership with all governments, has released a set of recommended child safe practices for using electronic devices, when taking images or videos of children in early childhood education and care (ECEC).

For more information, visit: www.acecqa.gov.au/latest-news/building-upon-and-strengthening-safe-culture-children

🎉 At ILO Hampton Park, we believe every child's birthday is a special milestone worth celebrating! 🎂 We love making these moments unforgettable by hosting fun-filled birthday parties for our little stars. Our dedicated cook prepares delicious, healthy homemade cakes, ensuring a delightful treat for everyone. These celebrations are more than just parties—they're a way to create lasting memories, foster friendships, and make each child feel uniquely cherished. Come join our family where every child's birthday is celebrated with joy and love! 🥳🍰🎈

🌟 **Exploring Shapes and Geometry at ILO Hampton Park!** 🌟

At group-time, our teaching team introduced shapes using "Pete, the Cat: Learn About Shapes" via technology. The children learned to identify and recognize 6 basic shapes: rectangle, triangle, oval, square, star, circle, and diamond. This activity supports their mathematical concepts, particularly in geometry. 📐✨

During the day, we extended this learning with a fun geometric shapes activity. The children engaged in play, creating and designing their own masterpieces using 2D shapes. Their enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring! 🎨🔺🔵

This aligns with the EYLF 2.0, promoting young maths and creative thinking. Join us in celebrating these wonderful learning moments! 🌟📚

📚✨ Join the Premiers' Reading Challenge! ✨📚

ILO Hampton Park is excited to participate in the 2024 Premiers' Reading Challenge Victoria! This initiative encourages a love for reading and enhances literacy skills.

Why participate in the Premiers' Reading Challenge?
🌟 **Fosters a Love of Reading**: Sparks imagination and passion for stories.
🌟 **Enhances Literacy Skills**: Improves vocabulary and comprehension.
🌟 **Supports EYLF 2.0**: Aligns with Outcome 5 - "Children are effective communicators."

Join us in this literary adventure and support our children's growth! 📖❤️

https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/announcements/child-care-subsidy-hourly-rate-caps-are-changing-soon

Child Care Subsidy hourly rate caps are changing soon - Department of Education, Australian Government The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) hourly rate caps and family income thresholds will go up from 8 July 2024.

🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿
This week, our little ones celebrated by planting green beans in recycled cups. They had a blast digging in the soil, adding seeds, and watering their plants. Gardening helps them engage all their senses and develop motor skills. This aligns with EYLF 2.0 by promoting learning through play and connecting children to nature. Let’s teach them early about the importance of nurturing our planet! 🌱💧

🌟 Introducing the Happy Start Transition Program! 🌟
Is your family new to Australia? Our Happy Start program is here to help your little ones (ages 2-5) thrive! Join us for fun, interactive sessions designed to boost early literacy and social skills, making new friends along the way.
📚 What We Offer:
- Engaging storytime and language learning experiences
- Creative arts and crafts and music sessions
- Play-based learning for developing confidence, social skills and resilience
- A welcoming community for children and parents

🗓️ Duration: 4-12 weeks
📍 Location: 9 Winnima Ave, Hampton Park

Give your child a Happy Start in their new home! Inquiry or Book a centre tour now and watch them blossom. 🌈

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📚🌍 Calling Educators: Explore Finnish Education Adoption in Australia! 🇫🇮🇦🇺

Are you passionate about Finnish education and its potential in the Australian context? Exciting news awaits!

Inbox us now to reserve your copy of our upcoming presentation materials on "Exploring the Adoption and Localization of the Finnish Early Education Model in Australian Early Childhood Education: A Case Study of HEI Schools Australia." The presentation showcases the knowledge and experiences we have gained over the past six years while running our schools in Australia. Gain valuable insights into incorporating Finnish principles into Australian early childhood education.

As pioneers in delivering the Finnish model, we are honored to present our findings at the esteemed Global Research Institute for Finnish Education Conference 2024 (GRIFE) which will bring scholars, educators, and practitioners from Finland and Hong Kong universities next week for this enlightening event.

📩 Inbox us to reserve your copy, available by mid-June after the conference! Let's embrace the Finnish model together and create a brighter future for early childhood education in Australia! 🌟

🌿✨ **Celebrating Indigenous Culture at ILO Hampton Park!** ✨🌿

At ILO Hampton Park, we are dedicated to fostering an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Responding to this year's Reconciliation Week theme, "Now More Than Ever," our children are engaging in a variety of learning experiences to immerse themselves in Indigenous culture.

Through Storybooks, arts and crafts, small-world scenario plays, and a matching game with Aboriginal art symbols, our children explore the rich traditions and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These learning experiences nurture their creativity and deepen their respect and understanding of Indigenous heritage.

# # # Linking to EYLF 2.0 Learning Outcomes:

**Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world**
These learning experiences help children connect with the broader community and develop a sense of respect and responsibility towards Indigenous cultures.

**Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators**
Through storytelling, games, and discussions about Indigenous cultures, children enhance their language skills and ability to convey their thoughts and feelings.

We are proud of our children’s eagerness to learn and embrace the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Peoples. Together, we are nurturing a generation that values and respects the diverse cultures that make up our community.

🌿✨ **Celebrating National Reconciliation Week at ILO Hampton Park!** ✨🌿

As part of this year's Reconciliation Week theme, "Now More Than Ever," we had the privilege of welcoming two Elders from our local Indigenous community, Uncle Steve and Uncle Philip.

They shared the significance of the Smoking Ceremony with us. Uncle Steve demonstrated the traditional method using native plants like Grass Tree and Cherry Ballart, explaining how clean smoke is created to keep away flies and mosquitoes. Our pre-schoolers actively participated by gathering leaves from the garden. Dorothy, Isaac, and Emma were excited to smell the sweet aroma from the Grass Tree.

Uncle Steve also adorned Uncle Philip with a possum fur cloak called 'Oka,' made from the fur of twenty different possums from our area and Tasmania. Dorothy even shared that possums visit her garden! We were also fascinated by the Emu feathers in Uncle Steve's hat, which he kindly let the children examine.

To show our support for Wear It Yellow 2024, our children and educators proudly wore yellow ribbons, symbolizing our commitment to reconciliation and respect for Indigenous culture.

This enriching experience increased our knowledge and appreciation for Indigenous culture. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Uncle Steve and Uncle Philip for enlightening us.

📚✨ **Join Us for the Premier's Reading Challenge 2024!** ✨📚

At ILO Hampton Park, we are passionate about fostering a love of reading and enhancing early literacy learning. That's why we're excited to participate in the **Premier's Reading Challenge 2024**!

Our educators are dedicated to helping the children complete the challenge, and we encourage parents to join in the fun by reading with your little ones at home. 🌟

Check out the official book list - there are over **five thousand books** to choose from! Let's inspire our kids to read 40 books by 6th September and celebrate their achievement with an official certificate in October. 🏆📜

Let’s make reading a magical adventure for our kids! Happy reading! 🌈📚