Goodstart Early Learning Toongabbie

🌟 Know a family who would love this? 🌟
Tag a friend and invite them along!
Our Community Family Picnic is open to all local families — we’d love to celebrate with you. 💛
RSVP today: [email protected]/1787018001090?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:[email protected]/1787018001090?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D

👋 Meet the team behind the celebration! 💛

Our educators from Goodstart Pendle Hill, Seven Hills, Toongabbie and Wentworthville are excited to meet local families at our Community Family Picnic.

Come along, say hello and discover what makes our Goodstart communities special. 🌟
Save the date and RSVP today!

We have our Educators from each room attending on this day which are:
Nursery Room Leader Anurima.
Our Toddler Educator Hema.
And our Preschool Room Leader Keying.

Goodstart Community Family Picnic Tickets, Saturday 29 August • 10 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite

RSVP through the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/goodstart-community-family-picnic-tickets-1996532561637?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jmy15ds&fbclid=IwY2xjawTg5llleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxYnJRWTFmanpOcHFSMFFFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh28Kt6WObBPZPfFYcCUxCCwxi0qAgwcBjrIVrvXDyiIThcjO3QZrq0aEhgn_aem_dBmbu3Ju0B2RIbUm8fYrpw

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

📚 Author Visit in our Preschool Room

Today our Preschool children enjoyed a wonderful visit from local children’s author Julia Parkes. Julia shared two of her stories with the group, and the children were so engaged — listening closely, asking questions, and connecting with the characters in her books.

It’s always valuable for children to meet real authors, helping them see how stories are created and building their love of reading. We’re grateful to Julia for spending time with us and inspiring our young learners.

Families who are interested in her books can find more information or purchase copies directly through her page Julia Parkes - Author of Children's books

🎉 Join Us for a Community Family Picnic! 🌈

Hosted by Goodstart Pendle Hill, Seven Hills, Toongabbie and Wentworthville.
Supported activity by Little United

Bring your family along for a morning of play, connection and community at Mana Picnic Shelter, Parramatta Park! 🌳

Enjoy FREE activities for children of all ages, meet local families, and connect with our passionate Goodstart educators.

💛 This is a family event designed for parents, carers and children to enjoy together. Join in the activities, share a picnic, make new connections, and spend quality time together in a relaxed outdoor setting. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or carer throughout the event.

✨ What’s On:
⚽ Little United sporting activities
🌿 Sensory experiences
🪁 Kite-making
🎈 Parachute games
🎨 Creative craft activities
📚 Interactive story time

🎈 Event Highlights:
🌟 A welcoming and relaxed environment for all families
🤝 Connect with educators and other local families
💚 Discover what makes Goodstart Pendle Hill, Seven Hills, Toongabbie and Wentworthville special places for children to learn, play and grow

🍽️ What to Bring:
🥪 A plate of food to share *(please ensure it is egg and nut free due to allergies)*
🧢 Hat and sunscreen
💧 Water bottle
🧺 Picnic rug or blanket *(optional)*

📍 Finding Mana Shelter:
Search “Mana Picnic Shelter, Parramatta Park" in Google Maps for easy directions.

✅ RSVP using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/goodstart-community-family-picnic-tickets-1996532561637?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family for a morning of fun, friendship and connection! 💚

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

NAIDOC Week is end but our passion for culture exploration is never ending❤️
Check at Goodstart Toongabbie and look how much our babies and preschoolers are contributing to the Aboriginal community. We made the Aboriginal Flag and discussed the reason behind. We created our own dreamtime story based on what we have learned

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

Unfortunately our picnic day has been postponed and a new date and location will be shared soon.

Address: Civic Park, Pendle Hill

We are celebrating the National NAIDOC Week. Preschoolers have joined in the Sea of Fish Challenge to learn more about the Torres Strait Islander People's culture and their ways of doing. We weaved and used our imagination to decorate our own special fish.