Pambula Village Preschool

09/02/2026

A big thank you to McCoys Packaging Merimbula for donating these great hospitality items. They will be used for many experiences,
Dramatic play, craft and loose part activities.

14/10/2025

We are having an 'open house' for families, friends and the community to come and have a walk - through of the new Gudji space. We look forward to showing you how the new building has taken shape - we think it looks beautiful and something we are really proud of!
Thursday 23rd October
Times: 9:00am - 10:00am
3:00pm - 5:00pm

06/09/2025

01/09/2025

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👟Let’s leap into September. Children leap by taking off from one foot and landing on the opposite foot. Leaping helps to build coordination, strength and confidence. You can help children learn to leap through play, obstacle courses and imaginative games!

👉🏻For more leaping games, go to: bit.ly/3UzOeya

07/08/2025

👩‍🍼 FREE PLAYGROUP IN BEGA FOR PARENTS/CARERS WITH NEW BABIES EVERY MONDAY 👨‍🍼

Council’s Playgroup for babies 0 to 12 months, convened by Preschool Liaison Officer Kerrin Sheard, is on every Monday from 10am to 12pm at the Uniting Church hall in Gipps Street, Bega.

Staff from South East Regional Hospital (SERH) Community Health, Child and Family Unit will attend most weeks to provide developmental checks and advice.

Lydia Farrell will be at the playgroup on Monday 11 August to conduct baby health checks between 10am and 12pm.

Community Health physiotherapist Kathryn Goldsworthy will also be at the playgroup on 11 August to talk about physiotherapy for mothers and infant development.

Please note this is intended as a quiet and safe space for babies. We ask that you consider this when deciding whether to bring older siblings.

YOU DON’T NEED TO BOOK, JUST TURN UP.

For further information or questions, call Kerrin on 0403 915 586.

06/08/2025

Protecting children is everyone’s business.

The NQF Child Safe Culture Guide helps education and care services keep children safe, address risks, and respond to concerns and incidents.

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf-child-safe-culture-guide

05/08/2025

Our Play Move Improve teachers draw hopscotch paths at classroom doors, and here's why.

Every morning, I watch kids arrive dysregulated from car rides, rushed breakfasts, and separation anxiety. They hop their way into class, and by the time they reach the door, something has shifted.

Their breathing has deepened. Their bodies have found rhythm. Their nervous systems have reset because movement regulates us before words ever can.

Every hop is building brain connections needed for reading. Every "wait your turn" moment is strengthening impulse control. Every giggle is creating community.

But here's what really got me thinking - while kids are regulating through that hopscotch path, what are WE doing to regulate ourselves?

We stand there watching, feeling our own stress from the morning rush, the endless to-do list, the challenging day ahead.

What if we also joined in to the hopscotch path during these overwhelming moments?

I've created a quick tip sheet that breaks down the neuroscience behind this simple game. Download the free "Why Hopscotch Matters" handout here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lF8PHJg_XIM3b-pMSO_H9EcwOZJXxOSs/view?usp=sharing

Want more support with movement-based regulation strategies for educators too? There's a full course available for those ready...

24/07/2025

‼ NEW COUNCIL PLAYGROUP STARTS IN MERIMBULA ON THURSDAY (24 JULY) ‼

Bega Valley Shire Council's new playgroup for babies up to 5-years-olds will be held in the hall at the Merimbula Public School from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Entrance to the school hall is via the Randolph Street gate.

The playgroup will be run by Council's Preschool Liaison Officer, Kerrin Sheard.

For further information, please call Kerrin on 0403 915 586.

18/07/2025

This Sunday = PJ Day at Toast 💛

In true Toast tradition, we’re finishing off the school holidays in comfort.

Rock up in your pyjamas, sip your coffee slow, and let the kids feast for free.

One kids meal free with every adult meal.

A third of us at Toast are parents and we know school holidays are a juggle, this is our little high five to all the mums and dads for making it through 🫶

See you Sunday!