Happy Valley Kindergarten Mount Isa

Happy Valley Kindergarten Mount Isa Happy Valley Kindergarten is a place where children are encouraged to develop and practice skills in a sharing and caring environment at their own pace.

To build genuine partnerships we believe it is important that staff value children and their families. Staff listen to parents and appreciate the ongoing support of families who give their time and skills generously. Most of the experiences provided at kindergarten are presented in the form of play. If you would like to know more please contact us:

Address: Corner Brilliant St and Twenty Third Av

e, Happy Valley
Phone: 07 4743 2670
Email: [email protected]
website: http://www.candk.asn.au/happyvalley

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1. Please use appropriate language on the page, no foul or aggressive language to be used.

2. If you have any issues or problems with the kindergarten, we encourage you to see staff directly, please use any method of communication as listed above - do not use the page to vent, it is primarily used for information only and we want to encourage a positive environment.

3. At the end of the school year, all parents/caregivers and committee members who are admin will be removed from the page and new administrators will take over for the coming year.

4. Only staff or committee members can be admin.

5. No foreign languages are to be used in posts as not everyone will understand what is said.

6. If you have any questions or issues regarding the Facebook group then you can contact admin directly for help. Admin Clause:

We the admins of Happy Valley Kindergarten Mount Isa are in no way responsible or liable for any posts or comments made by any members of this page or damage or harm that could result thereafter. Members of this page post and comment at their own risk. Please post and comment within the context of the rules of this page.

We wonder whether our very sleepy visitors will reconsider their choice of accommodation after a very busy day at Happy ...
18/08/2026

We wonder whether our very sleepy visitors will reconsider their choice of accommodation after a very busy day at Happy Valley Kindergarten?

On Saturday morning, the Happy Valley Kindergarten crew attended a professional development session hosted by Eileen Fis...
02/08/2026

On Saturday morning, the Happy Valley Kindergarten crew attended a professional development session hosted by Eileen Fisher Kindergarten.

PÚUNA - To grow in a circle.

After completing the PD we are excited to share that we can create felt resources to represent all people, places, cultures and abilities. We will pass this knowledge onto the families and children in our care for years to come.

Check out their website!!

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28/07/2026

OUR FACEBOOK POSTS ARE CHANGING!!

Over the last year, our posts have slowly changed to reduce the amount of images, including identifying features, of the children in our care.

For the safety and privacy of all children, we will no longer be sharing photos of children in our online posts.

We'll keep celebrating the wonderful things happening in our space, but we'll focus on celebrating achievements, learning experiences, and community engagement.

Thanks for supporting us in putting children's safety first.

We are looking for volunteers!!This year, we have been allocated a roster to man both the North and South gates at the M...
23/07/2026

We are looking for volunteers!!

This year, we have been allocated a roster to man both the North and South gates at the Mount Isa Rodeo.

We have the following time slots available and are seeking volunteers to help at this year's iconic event.

FRIDAY 7th AUGUST

South Gate
8.00am - 1.00pm x 1 volunteer
1.00pm - 5.00pm x 2 volunteers
5.00pm - 7.00pm x 1 volunteer

North Gate
1.00pm - 5.00pm x 1 volunteer
5.00pm - 8.00pm x 2 volunteers

SATURDAY 8th AUGUST

South Gate
1.00pm - 5.00pm x 2 volunteers

North Gate
8.00am - 1.00pm x 1 volunteer
1.00pm - 5.00pm x 1 volunteer
5.00pm - 8.00pm x 2 volunteers

SUNDAY 9th AUGUST

South Gate
8.00am - 1.00pm x 1 volunteer
1.00pm - 6.00pm x 2 volunteers

North Gate
1.00pm - 5.00pm x 1 volunteer

Volunteers receive access to the Rodeo on the day of their shift, so feel free to come early, enjoy the action, complete your shift, and stay afterwards to soak up the atmosphere.

Volunteer Induction this Saturday (Only if you can make it):
Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
Time: 11:30am
Location: Buchanan Park

A quick online induction is required to be completed prior to your shift.

RSVP 29th July
23/07/2026

RSVP 29th July

The extremely talented team at Happy Valley Kindergarten Mount Isa .....As leaders in early childhood education, we know...
07/07/2026

The extremely talented team at Happy Valley Kindergarten Mount Isa .....

As leaders in early childhood education, we know that meaningful relationships are the foundation of everything we do. While our focus is often on building secure, trusting relationships with children and families, it's equally important to nurture the relationships within our own team.

Our recent weekend away to Airlie Beach was more than just a chance to celebrate birthdays, achievements, and friendship—it was an investment in the connections that strengthen our team. Stepping away from the workplace allowed us to laugh, reflect, support one another, and appreciate how far we've come together.

Strong team relationships create psychologically safe workplaces where educators feel valued, respected, and empowered to collaborate. That sense of connection doesn't stay with us outside of work—it returns with us into our learning environment, shaping the way we communicate, solve problems, support each other, and, ultimately, the experiences we provide for children and families.

I'm incredibly grateful to work alongside four inspiring women whose friendship, professionalism, and unwavering support remind me that great teams are built on genuine connection. When we invest in each other, everyone benefits—especially the children in our care. 💚

A huge congratulations to Miss Rhi and Miss Debbie for completing their university studies! You're commitment to children and their well-being is immeasurable. ❤️

Andrea
Teacher/Director

Time at HVCK

Rhiannon Jay Forde 14 years
Andrea Bowcock 13 years
Linda English 10 years
Debbie Gibson 8 years
Hadley Plumb 4 years

Today we had the privilege of sharing an extremely special occasion with families, their children, community, past and p...
24/06/2026

Today we had the privilege of sharing an extremely special occasion with families, their children, community, past and present.

Over the last 18 months we have been working hard to achieve a vision shared by many, Ollie's Garden.

Ollie Davidson attended kindy in 2023 and lost his life to sepsis in May 2024. Ollie loved his family, fishing, animals, critters, nature and sticks.

Ollie's Garden is a space where Ollie's memory will continue to live on, bringing people together and reminding us of the love, joy and impact he had on those around him.

A project like this is only possible through the generosity, dedication and support of many people. Thank you to our 2025 kindergarten families whose contributions helped lay the foundations for this beautiful space, and to our current families whose hard work, time and dedication have transformed it into the garden we see today.

The garden is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared purpose. It stands as a lasting tribute to Ollie and a reflection of the care and support that surrounds his family.

As Ollie's Garden grows and changes with the seasons, we hope it will be a place of learning, reflection, joy and connection for children, families and the wider community for many years to come.

This week our Wombat and Wallaby groups experienced their first kindy river walk. They enjoyed playing in the water, cat...
18/06/2026

This week our Wombat and Wallaby groups experienced their first kindy river walk.

They enjoyed playing in the water, catching baby toads, making a cubby house, making structures for fairies, throwing rocks, imagination play (fishing), and balancing on a fallen tree over the water.

We discussed road safety, bush safety, dangerous situations and made a plan to keep each other safe. Children are capable and develop resilience through experiences like these that challenge the norm.

Thanks to all our wonderful parent helpers.

We plan to revisit the Leichhardt River in term 3 for more adventure.

03/06/2026

SEA OF HEARTS MOVEMENT

This year we continue to support the Sea of Hearts Movement leading up to and during Reconciliation Week.

While the children enjoy working on their hearts, conversations are had about the word 'Reconciliation' and what it means.

After discussions with the children, one child summed it up as 'making things better'.

Connecting the Dots through Culture

16/05/2026

What started out as a simple 'show and tell' emerged as an incredible learning experience for all of us at Happy Valley Kindergarten 🐸

Gifted with tadpoles, we got straight to work providing them with a safe 'hotel' to watch them grow into frogs.

The project started in week six of term one, only now seeing the full transformation into frogs. The children watched as they grew bigger and their legs started to show. Hopefully they will see them on Monday as little tailless frogs.

Understanding life cycles in early childhood education helps children make sense of the world around them. Exploring how living things grow and change supports curiosity, empathy, and early scientific thinking in meaningful and hands-on ways.

Some key benefits include:

🐸 Develops understanding of growth and change.
Children begin to recognise that all living things grow, change, and have needs over time. This helps them understand their own development as well as the world around them.

🐸 Encourages curiosity and inquiry.
Observing, tadpoles change to frogs, caterpillars become butterflies, seeds grow into plants, or chicks hatch from eggs promotes questioning, predicting, observing, and problem-solving skills.

🐸 Builds connection to nature.
Learning about life cycles helps children develop respect and care for living things and the environment. It encourages sustainability practices and appreciation for the natural world.

🐸 Supports emotional understanding.
Discussing life cycles can help children explore concepts such as change, ageing, birth, and death in a gentle and age-appropriate way.

🐸 Promotes language and literacy skills.
Children learn new vocabulary such as hatch, grow, transform, and reproduce while engaging in conversations, stories, drawings, and documentation.

🐸 Strengthens numeracy and sequencing skills.
Life cycles naturally support ordering, pattern recognition, and understanding sequences such as first, next, then, and last.

🐸 Encourages hands-on learning.
Experiences such as gardening, caring for insects, or observing animals provide meaningful, play-based learning opportunities that engage children through all senses.

Address

Cnr Brilliant Street And Twenty-third Avenue
Mount Isa, QLD
4825

Telephone

+61747432670

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