Kool Kidz Mill Park

Urgent call out! We desperately need the following items:

- New baby and kids socks of all sizes
- Baby singlets in sizes 0000, 000 & 00
- Single bed blankets

Items like socks, singlets, and blankets are some of the most basic essentials every child deserves for warmth and comfort. Every item we receive is packed straight into care packs for children whose families simply can't afford the basics.

And if you're unable to donate, you can still make a huge difference. Please share this post to your stories, tag a friend, and leave a like or comment to help more people see it. Every share helps us reach someone who may be able to help.

Drop-off:
12/337 Settlement Rd, Thomastown
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–2:00pm

2/28 Goddard Street, Tarneit
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30am–12:30pm

4/29 Hawker St, Airport West
Monday & Wednesday: 9:30am–12:00pm

All locations are also open on the first Saturday of each month: 10:00am–12:00pm

Our kinder children have continued to explore our occupations role play table and especially enjoyed our dentist dramatic play area as part of Dental Health Week.

They took turns being dentists and patients, using the equipment to examine and care for one another's teeth.

Role play experiences like these support social skills, communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and help children build an understanding of real-world occupations and healthy habits. 🦷🪥

When open ended play allows the children to create their very own icecream shop. Albeit its winter 🥶

They worked together in our ice cream shop and enjoyed serving different flavours and taking orders for ice creams in either a cone or a cup.

Great to see their creativity, communication, and teamwork as they engaged in this experience. 🍦🍨

Our weekly Hey Dee Ho music incursions in all rooms lead by Belinda are a massive hit with the children.

Belinda has been attending Kool Kidz Mill Park now for just under 10 years; a few months after we opened.

Our children enthusiastically participate in these sessions. This week they sang songs about different shapes and enjoyed dancing to the "Propeller" song.

Music experiences support children's language development, memory, listening skills, coordination, confidence, and understanding of early mathematical concepts such as shape recognition. 🎶🎼🎵🥁🪇🪘

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In recognition of International Day of Play, we have engaged in a meaningful exploration of what play is and what play looks like within our Kool Kidz community. This inquiry has been strongly informed by children's voices, perspectives, and lived experiences, providing valuable insight into how children perceive and experience play.
This learning is closely aligned with Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which acknowledges every child's right to rest, leisure, play, and participation in recreational activities. By actively listening to and valuing children's contributions, we have strengthened our understanding of the significance of play from the child's perspective.
This reflection will continue to inform our practice as we strive to provide rich, engaging, and meaningful play opportunities that are responsive to children's interests, strengths, and ideas. We are committed to fostering an environment where children's voices are respected and empowered, enabling them to actively contribute to and help shape our ongoing curriculum. Through this collaborative approach, we ensure that children's agency remains central to our planning, decision-making, and learning experiences

If you can donate any of the items below, we have a donation box in reception. Open Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm.

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP.
Right now, our shelves, tubs and storage areas are running critically low. In some categories, they're almost empty.

We're urgently seeking donations of quality preloved and new children's items, with a particular need for winter clothing for children aged 6+, cot and bassinette linen, and new toiletries.

Every day, health and welfare professionals refer children to Big Group Hug who need clothing, shoes, books, baby equipment, toiletries, bedding, and other everyday essentials. But right now, we're struggling to keep up with demand.

If you've been meaning to clear out the cupboard or pass on items your children have outgrown, now is the time.

Please note: We do not need portacots or baby baths at the moment.

Even if you don't have items to donate, you can still help. We're asking if you can:
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The more people who see this, the more children we can support.

DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Thomastown - 12/337 Settlement Road
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:00pm
First Saturday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm

Airport West - 4/29 Hawker Street
Monday & Wednesday, 9:30am-12:30pm
First Saturday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm

Tarneit - 2-28 Goddard Street
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm
First Saturday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm

Or message us to find a volunteer in your area accepting donations.

This year one of our own educators is taking part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb where Mia will be climbing 28 floors with 25kg of turnout gear and breathing apparatus.

The weight of the gear is a symbol of the burden placed on many first responders and their families every day. The significant health and well-being issues many first responders face.

Please help Mia "Step up to fight cancer, depression, and su***de" by donating to the link below.

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/miallewellyn/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASPSR1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeuvdvPZxGgpEn7nmBbXvEuG2yh3yqcGZv5Sd0F4jBWnm4p81G3BNzz3O4r5s_aem_Dc8GjgxiCK57J4M6jjWIjA

Mia Llewellyn – Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb Hi. On September 12th, I'll be climbing 28 floors in 25kg of kit and helping to raise $1 Million supporting our beneficiaries, Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000Foundation. Please help me "Step up to fight cancer, depression, and su***de" by sponsoring me below. Thanks to our sponso...

Hi Kool Kidz Families,

Just a friendly reminder that Kool Kidz Mill Park will be closed on Monday 8th June, due to the King's Birthday public holiday.

We will be back to normal on Tuesday 9th June, and look forward to seeing everyone then.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and enjoyable long weekend.

Thanks so much,
The Kool Kidz Team