Willunga Preschool

18/09/2026

We were thrilled to welcome the SA Mounted Police and their incredible horses, Maggie and Xennon, for a very special visit last week.

The officers spent time teaching the children about their important role in the community, how they help people, and the ways they keep everyone safe. The children showed great curiosity and confidence as learners, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically in conversations with the officers.

Meeting Maggie and Xennon up close was the highlight of the morning. The children were eager to pat them, feel their soft coats, and experience their calm and gentle nature. Xennon also enjoyed exploring the surroundings and caused plenty of giggles when he took a keen interest in what looked like a rather unusual horse. The mysterious four-legged friend turned out to be a white cow statue, but that didn’t seem to make Xennon any less curious!

This visit supported our learning about safe people in our community and connected beautifully with the "Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum". It provided valuable opportunities for children to build relationships, deepen their understanding of the world around them, and engage in meaningful community learning.

A huge thank you to the SA Mounted Police officers for their visit and for creating such a memorable and joyful experience for our children. 🐴💙

South Australia Police

28/08/2026

We love all things nature here at Willunga Preschool & we love supporting our local community❤️

This year there is something extra special happening as a part of the Nature Festival!

Kimberly Harding, paediatric occupational therapist and founder of "Feel Your Weather" is hosting an experience that brings together nature connection, creativity and emotional wisdom in a playful and tangible way❤️

Seeds of Weather Wisdom: Art, Nature and Feel Your Weather® is a family-friendly nature and art experience for children and their grown-ups at a beautiful regenerative property called The Sanctuary in Yundi.

We have been lucky enough to have experienced the "Feel Your Weather®" magic first hand.

Now its your turn to wander through nature, notice the weather and sky above you, and forage for fallen leaves, grasses and other natural treasures! Explore different weather-inspired art invitations, create clouds and skies, or simply follow your curiosity☁️🍃🌿

Click the link below so you don't miss out on this wonderful experience.

https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/seeds-of-weather-wisdom

Create art using sunlight, weather and nature while exploring emotions in a unique and playful way. Perfect for families who love creativity, nature and wonder. Part of Nature Festival SA

19/08/2026

💚 WIN AMAZING PRIZES AND SUPPORT WILLUNGA PRESCHOOL

Have you got your People First Community Lottery ticket yet?

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, and when you purchase your ticket through Willunga Preschool, you’re also helping us get closer to our dream of creating an incredible outdoor environment for our children.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this project happen, but we still have a way to go.

Our vision includes:

• A beautiful new swing area
• A mud kitchen
• A digging patch
• A yarning circle
• A safer, more accessible outdoor space
• More opportunities for children to explore, connect, move and regulate

So why not grab a ticket for your chance to win one of the great prizes while supporting our little preschool at the same time?

Every ticket purchased through our fundraising page helps Willunga Preschool.

And if you’ve already bought a ticket, thank you! Please consider sharing our fundraiser with family and friends too. Every ticket and every share helps us get closer to our goal.

🎟️ Get your ticket here:
https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/willunga-preschool

You could win something fantastic while helping us create something even more fantastic for our children.

Thank you for supporting our little preschool and helping us make this dream a reality. 💚

07/08/2026

🌿 Join the team at Willunga Preschool.

At Willunga Preschool, we believe childhood should be filled with wonder, muddy hands, meaningful relationships, and plenty of time to play, explore and connect with nature.

We're looking for a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our warm, collaborative team in a temporary 0.5 or 1.0 FTE position.

We're seeking an educator who believes children learn best through play, values children's agency, creates calm and intentional learning environments, and understands that strong relationships, inclusion and wellbeing are the foundation for learning.

If you're reflective, collaborative and inspired by nature pedagogy, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a preschool community where educators are encouraged to innovate, learn alongside one another and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

Applications close Sunday 16 August at 11.30 pm.
Find out more and apply via the link below: https://jobs.education.sa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=51220

29/07/2026

2027 Term 1 Enrolment Update

Enrolment outcomes for our Term 1, 2027 intake have now been emailed to all families who registered their interest in attending Willunga Preschool.

Please check your inbox (and your junk/spam folder, just in case), as all families should have received an email advising the outcome of their registration of interest.

If you have not received an email from us, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected] so we can confirm that we received your Registration of Interest form and follow up if needed.

Thank you to all the families who have shown an interest in joining our preschool community. We appreciate your patience throughout the enrolment process and look forward to welcoming our new families in 2027.

22/07/2026

💚 It isn't easy asking for help... but today we're asking our village.

For years, the educators, Governing Council and families at Willunga Preschool have been working towards one big dream - creating an outdoor environment that better meets the needs of our children.

We've held fundraisers, applied for grants, stretched every dollar and proudly saved almost $100,000. For a small community preschool, that's an incredible achievement.

But projects like this cost far more than a small preschool can raise alone.

Many people don't realise that preschools aren't funded for major playground redevelopments. Those projects only happen because communities come together.

Our vision is a safer, more accessible outdoor space with improved supervision, a beautiful new swing area, mud kitchen, digging patch and yarning circle - a place where children can regulate, connect, explore and thrive.

The swings alone will make such a difference. They are one of the most loved spaces in our preschool and support children's wellbeing, emotional regulation and physical development every single day.

We're so close, but we can't get there without your help.

💚If every person who sees this post bought just one ticket or shared it with someone else, we'd be one step closer to making this dream a reality.

Every ticket sold through our page comes directly back to Willunga Preschool.
🎟️ Buy a ticket: https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/willunga-preschool

Thank you for believing in our children, our educators and our little preschool. Together, we can build something that will benefit local children for generations to come. 💚

06/07/2026

Our little preschool has a big dream... and we're so close to making it happen!💚

At Willunga Preschool, our outdoor environment is where children build friendships, develop confidence, explore nature and create lifelong memories. As a small community preschool, projects like these are only possible because of the incredible generosity of our families, friends and the wider community.

We are fundraising to upgrade our outdoor learning environment, creating a space where children can play, learn and thrive for many years to come. We are so close to reaching our goal, and with your help, we can make this dream a reality.

🎟️ Please consider purchasing a ticket through the People First Community Lottery or sharing our link with your family, friends and colleagues.Even if you're unable to buy a ticket, sharing this post could connect us with someone who can.

There are 41 fantastic prizes to be won, valued at over $300,000, including:
• 🚗 Early Bird Prize - Toyota Corolla Hybrid Ascent Sport
• 🚙 1st Prize - Toyota Kluger Hybrid GX AWD
• 🚗 2nd Prize Toyota Yaris Hybrid
• ✨ 3rd Prize - A 25-day Northern Lights & Rhine River Cruise

The best part? Every $2 ticket purchased in support of Willunga Preschool comes directly back to our preschool. Every single ticket sold helps us create an outdoor environment that will benefit not only the children who attend today, but many future generations of local children.

Small community preschools like ours are built on kindness, connection and people who believe in giving children the very best start in life. If our preschool has touched your family, or if you simply believe every child deserves inspiring places to learn and play, we'd be so grateful for your support.

💚 Buy a ticket if you can. 💚 Share this post to help us reach even more people. 💚 Every ticket. Every share. Every act of kindness brings us closer to our goal.

Thank you for being part of our village. Your support truly means the world to our children, families and educators.

Purchase your ticket here: https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/willunga-preschool

17/06/2026

🌿 Parent & Caregiver Tours at Willunga Preschool 🌿

We are excited to offer upcoming tours for families who are interested in learning more about Willunga Preschool.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to:
✨Explore our beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments
✨Meet our Director and educators
✨Learn about our curriculum and approach to teaching and learning
✨Ask questions and find out more about preschool life at Willunga Preschool

Children are very welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver. We simply ask that adults supervise their children throughout the visit. Please note that the tours are designed for families to look around, meet our team, and hear information about the preschool, so there will not be specific activities set up for children during the tour itself.

📅 Upcoming tour dates:
• Wednesday 24 June, 4:30pm
• Wednesday 1 July, 9:30am

📌 Bookings are essential.

To RSVP for one of the upcoming tours, or to let us know what days and times may suit your family for future tours next term, please complete the form below:
https://forms.office.com/r/Fpv43cawbU

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our beautiful preschool with you. 💛

11/06/2026

We are thrilled to share that we have been successful in securing funding through the Shade Grant Initiative, a partnership between Cancer Council SA and Preventive Health SA.

This grant will allow us to install a permanent shade structure over an exciting new outdoor play space currently being developed.

Following the removal of several mature trees due to health and safety concerns, our much-loved bush garden has been left with very limited shade and protection from the elements.

The new shaded space will also become home to a new swing set, which our preschool community has been working towards through years of fundraising.

As a small preschool, major projects like these can be difficult to achieve through fundraising alone. Grants such as this make a significant difference, helping us create safer, more engaging outdoor environments for children while allowing our fundraising efforts to support other important improvements across the preschool.

A huge thank you to Cancer Council SA and Preventive Health SA for investing in the health, wellbeing and safety of children in our community. We can't wait to bring this exciting project to life! ☀️💚
Cancer Council SA
Preventive Health SA

07/06/2026

2027 Preschool Registrations of Interest Now Open!

Is your child eligible to start preschool in 2027?

✨ If your child turns 4 before 1 May 2027, they can start preschool in Term 1, 2027.

✨ If your child turns 4 between 1 May and 31 October 2027, they can start preschool in Term 3, 2027 through the Mid-Year Intake.

All children are entitled to 4 terms (1 year) of government preschool before starting school.

To register your interest at Willunga Preschool, complete the Registration of Interest form and email it to:
📧 [email protected]

https://www.education.sa.gov.au/docs/early-years/preschool/preschool_registration_interest_form.pdf