Goodstart Early Learning Richmond

Through hands-on experiences and conversations, the children explored the idea of connection to people, community, and Country in a simple and meaningful way. ❤️💛🖤

This week for National Reconciliation Week, our centre is proudly standing “All In” for reconciliation.
The children created beautiful “Heart of Reconciliation” artworks and shared their thoughts about what being “all in” means to them. Their responses were thoughtful, kind, and meaningful. ❤️
To the children, being “all in” means:
• Sharing with friends
• Looking after trees and nature
• Showing respect
• Being kind to others
• Acknowledging the land and Country
Through conversations, art, and shared learning experiences, we are supporting children to build understanding, respect, and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories.
We are so proud of the children’s voices and the way they express care and respect for each other, the environment, and Country. 🌿

🌦️️ Our Kinder children have been learning all about different types of weather and what clothes we should wear for each type of weather. They explored sunny, rainy, windy and cold weather and talked about how to dress to keep ourselves comfortable and safe.
The STEM area was set up beautifully to support their learning through play and hands-on experiences. 🌈✨

After the children go home and the teaching hours finish, educators are still working behind the scenes 💛
Planning programs, setting up learning environments, completing documentation, attending training, updating safety checks, and reflecting on how to better support every child, the work doesn’t stop when the room gets quiet.
Thank you to all educators for the extra time, care, and dedication you put in beyond the classroom 🫶

We are proud to announce that we have successfully met the QRS standards 🎉
A big thank you to our Practice Partner Dany for his ongoing support, guidance, and for recognising this achievement with an award. Your encouragement has been greatly appreciated throughout this journey.
This milestone is very important in strengthening our learning environment, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality, safe, and meaningful experiences for all children.
A special acknowledgement to our CLT team, who have been working closely alongside teachers to build and enhance learning opportunities. Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement have made this achievement possible.
We look forward to continuing to grow and deliver the best outcomes for children and families 💛

We prepared some special Mother’s Day activities for our families to enjoy together. The children had so much fun decorating photo frames, creating beautiful flower bouquets, and getting pampered at our little nail station.
It was wonderful to see the smiles, laughter, and love shared between mums and their little ones. Thank you to all our families for joining us and making the day so special.
Wishing all mums, grandmothers, and mother figures a very Happy Mother’s Day filled with love, happiness, and precious moments with your children 💖 #💖

In our kinder program, we explored gardening in a hands on and meaningful way 🌱

The children collected fallen leaves from around the yard and added them to our compost, learning how natural materials can be reused to help our garden grow. We also planted herbs and edible plants, giving the children the opportunity to care for them and watch them thrive over time.

This experience supports children’s understanding of sustainability, responsibility, and where our food comes from and of course, they’re very excited to taste what they grow! 🌿

♻️ Recycled Sensory Board Fun for Babies! 👶✨
Our educators created a fun and engaging sensory board using recycled materials, perfect for little hands to explore, touch, and discover!
Babies love:
👋 Different textures
🎨 Colors and shapes to explore
This simple activity supports sensory development, fine motor skills, and curiosity, all while being kind to the environment 🌱💚
Learning through play doesn’t have to be complicated… sometimes the best resources are recycled treasures! 😊

🍂 Autumn in Richmond 🍂
Across all age groups, the children have been exploring the beauty of autumn in Richmond. From collecting colorful leaves to creative play, each experience supports curiosity, sensory exploration, and learning about seasonal changes.

A lovely way to connect with nature together. 🍁