Koobara Kindy

Hi my Deadly Playgroup Families,

Playgroup is on tomorrow, Wednesday 17th June, from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

✨ Morning tea is provided, and transport is available within our catchment area.

✨ We will be joined by the First 5 Forever
“Talk, sing, read and play” with Brisbane Libraries and First 5 Forever. Join us for a yarn on sharing stories and songs with your little ones. Discover the benefits and joy of free library membership. Supported by First 5 Forever, a family literacy program aimed at developing stronger language and literacy environments for young children from 0-5 years and their families.

For more information or to book transport, please contact Jess on:
📞 07 3265 7171
📱 0452 081 477

A quick reminder:
🚐 Please book transport the day before.
👕 Always bring spare clothes or wear something you don’t mind getting a little messy!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Road works are currently taking place outside Koobara Kindy.
Access is limited to a single entry point via the side road from Holy Spirit to our gate.
Signage is in place, and a traffic controller is on site to assist with safe entry.

You are invited to attend the inaugural Wunya (Welcome) Baby & Child to Country Ceremony, that is being hosted by Koobara Kindergarten in partnership with Kurbingui Youth & Family Development.

The Wunya (Welcome) Baby & Child to Country Ceremony is part of the First 2000 Days project in the Zillmere, Taigum, Fitzgibbon, Geebung, Wavell/Wavell Heights, Bridgeman Downs, Bald Hills, Brighton, Deagon, Boondall, Banyo, Virginia, Aspley, Chermside/Chermside West, Stafford, Carseldine, Bracken Ridge, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Nudge, Kedron & Northgate areas.
Up to 20 Babies and 50 Children are invited to be welcomed onto Turrbal Country by Traditional Custodians.

The Wunya (Welcome) Baby & Child to Country Ceremony is a FREE event that will include entertainment and fun activities. The Wunya (Welcome) Baby and Child to Country Ceremony will provide an opportunity for families to spend time together in a culturally safe environment.

The Ceremony is an integral part of welcoming Babies and Children into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and is a cultural practice that involves the whole community; men, women, children, and extended families. For thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have held Welcome Baby and Child to Country ceremonies to acknowledge Infants’ and Children’s connection to the lands on which they are born and live.

Details of the ceremony are as follows:
Location: Koobara Kindergarten
421 Beams Road, Taigum Qld
Date: 19th September 2026
Time: 10am – 2pm

Registrations Forms are available from:
Koobara Kindergarten (address above)
0452 081 477
Jessica Meehan
[email protected]

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development
425 Zillmere Rd, Zillmere Qld
(07) 3156 4800
Tina Ridley
[email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact:
Aunty Deb Jackson 0439 936 167

📢 ATTENTION KOOBARA FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY 📢

🌟 Get ready for our annual NAIDOC Family Fun Day! 🌟
We’re so excited to come together and celebrate with our Koobara Families and the deadly community.

As part of the festivities, we’re running a raffle - every ticket helps support our Koobara Jarjums!

Please return sold tickets/books by Friday 26th June 2026.

Want more tickets? No worries! You can grab tickets on the day or swing by Koobara and see the deadly ladies in the office. 🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍

Thanks for your ongoing support- can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

📣 ATTENTION EVERYONE 📣

Join us in making the Northside NAIDOC Community Fun Day 2026 a huge success!

We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to help us create a warm and welcoming environment.
If you can spare some time from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, we’d love your support!
Let’s celebrate our culture together and make lasting memories.

Interested? Comment below or send us a message!

🌧️ No Playgroup today 🌧️
Due to the rainy weather.
We can’t wait to see you next week!

🌿 Jarjums on Country🌿

What started as a rainy morning blossomed into a beautiful adventure during our Bush Kindy excursion to Bunyaville Conservation Park.

Our Jarjums were eager to explore after fueling their bodies for the day, proudly dressing themselves in gumboots and high-vis vests, ready to head into the forest. Along our journey, we learned about caring for Country and respecting Mother Earth while connecting deeply with nature.

The Jarjums explored the textures of trees, discovering that rough-barked trees felt warm, while smooth trunks felt cool and full of water. We collected special natural treasures and worked together to create a beautiful nature art piece using branches as a frame, filling it with our precious finds.

We paused to listen carefully to the sounds of Country, practicing Dadirri—deep listening and quiet awareness. Along the way, we observed mushrooms, fungi, birds, and insects thriving in their natural habitat.

Spending time together on Turrbal and Yuggera Country, we played, explored, and learned how to care for the land. After such a big adventure, the bus ride heading home, some Jarjums were still very excited, while others were quietly tired from the day’s adventure.

🌱 What a beautiful way to learn, connect, and grow through nature.

🔥🌿 You’re Invited! Northside NAIDOC Community Fun Day 2026 🌿🔥

Come together in the spirit of culture, connection and celebration as we honour NAIDOC Week 2026 and this year’s powerful theme:

✨“50 Years of Deadly” ✨

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly day on Thursday, 9 July 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

🎶 What’s On
Get ready for a deadly day featuring:

🪃 Traditional dancers and cultural performances
🎤 Live entertainment
🍲 Delicious food stalls
🎨 Interactive community and information stalls
🎉 Fun activities for the whole family

📍 Location
Koobara Kindy
421 Beams Road, Taigum

🚗 Parking:
There is no safe parking at the venue. Please use safe parking available at Holy Spirit College, St Flannan's Primary, or Taigum State School.

📞 More Information
For details or to get involved, contact:

Uncle John (Event Organiser): 0420 814 312
Pat (Event Coordinator): 0408 472 385

🌏 Hosted By
Proudly organised by the Northside NAIDOC Committee, bringing community together to celebrate culture, connection and country.

💚 Bring your yourself, your friends, and your family — let’s celebrate 50 years of deadly together on the Northside!

🌱🐛 Kindy Worm Farm Adventure! 🐛🌱
Today we were lucky to welcome the wonderful team from Bunnings Virginia, who led an engaging and hands-on session with our kindergarten jarjums all about composting and caring for worms.

We began by reading a book about composting with Miss Mel, helping the children understand how food scraps can be reused to support the environment. From there, the real fun began as the children worked together to create our very own worm farm!

The Jarjums learned that worms play an important role in breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. They discovered that a worm farm needs to be placed in a safe, sheltered spot, away from direct sun and strong winds, and that worms thrive in a moist environment.

Using cocopeat, the children made soft bedding for the worms to live in. Each child had the opportunity to gently place a handful of worms into their new home, carefully covering them with a “worm blanket” to help keep them protected and comfortable.

Moving forward, we will be collecting our food scraps after lunch and feeding the worms daily, reinforcing sustainable practices and responsibility. Over time, we will also be able to collect “worm tea” (liquid fertiliser) from the worm farm, which we can use to help nourish and grow our plants at kindy. 🌿

A big thank you to the Bunnings Virginia team for sharing their knowledge and helping us learn how to care for our worms while supporting the environment. 🌍💚

On Mabo Day, we remember Eddie Mabo and his fight for justice for Australia’s First Nations peoples. His courage helped change history.

Eddie Mabo showed us that understanding and respect can lead to a better future. We hope this day starts conversations at home and in community, helping our Jarjum learn about resilience, respect, and the incredible contributions of First Nations peoples.

Mabo Day marks the 1992 High Court decision that recognised Native Title in Australia, overturning terra nullius—the idea that no one lived here before European settlement and colonisation. Thanks to Eddie Mabo and others who stood up for what’s right, we move forward with greater knowledge and appreciation of First Nations histories. 🖤💛❤️ 💙🤍💚