Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton Road

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Today our centre completed an offsite evacuation drill. We all worked together to ensure we all exited the centre safety and we took all the correct supplies.
Once we arrived at the location we completed another head count to ensure all staff and children were with us and were safe. We then headed back to the centre and completed another head count to make sure we were all accounted for.

As a service we ensure we practise all different types of evacuation drills and inform the families that we are taking part in this so they know where their children are at all times.

This year our centre is taking part in raising funds for the National Pyjama Day Foundation. This cause to raise awareness for children in foster care. Please donate as much as you can 🩵

Well done to our 3 year old kinder teacher Suba, for competing her full VIT registration as a kindergarten teacher.
Congratulations Suba 💐🥳👏🏻

We celebrate Molly and Niro as our wonderful June babies 🩷🩵

Our centre have been provided with some lovely and colorful warm winter clothing for all the children and educators.
We have clothing for all ages and they are all hand knitted brand new ready to go. The clothing provided are beanies, booties, scarves, blankets and jumpers.
The children and staff are loving the warm clothing and are enjoying showing each other what they are and how colorful they look.
The centre have ordered these clothing from knit-one-give-one (www.kogo.org.au)
Thankyou kogo for providing us with these beautiful clothing.

National Reconciliation Week 💛❤️🖤

National Reconciliation Week is an important time for children to learn about and celebrate the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In early childhood settings, children can explore reconciliation through stories, music, art, yarning circles, and experiences that promote respect, inclusion, and understanding.

By engaging in age-appropriate activities, children develop a sense of belonging, appreciation for diversity, and respect for Australia’s First Nations peoples. Reconciliation Week helps build strong foundations for kindness, empathy, and meaningful relationships, encouraging children to value and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Some activities for young children include:

* Reading Indigenous stories and picture books.
* Creating artwork inspired by Aboriginal symbols and storytelling.
* Learning about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
* Listening to Indigenous music and dancing.
* Participating in an Acknowledgement of Country.
* Exploring native plants and their cultural significance.

These experiences support children’s understanding of respect, connection, and reconciliation in a meaningful and engaging way.