June 2015 Newsletter - Grange Road Kindergarten

Grange Road Kindergarten Association Inc. - 66 Grange Road.
Registered Number
June 2015 Newsletter
A0001877P
FROM THE PRESIDENT
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
The Committee and the educators of GRK urgently require resources to
assist with policy work and the kindergartens Quality Assurance Plan. Any
volunteers would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested and can
spare any time at all please contact the President, Georgie on
0401248519.
Dates for your
diary:
Major Fundraiser
Saturday 25 July.
Hampton Bowls Club
Bunnings Fundraiser
Sausage Sizzle
GRANGE ROAD KINGERGARTEN
TURNS 60!
This year marks the 60th anniversary for Grange
Road Kindergarten. Such a special occasion requires an equally special celebration. If you would
like to be part of the sub committee to plan this significant event, please contact Georgie on
0401248519.
Saturday 22 August
from 8am - 4pm
Working bee #3
Saturday 5 October
Family Photos
RAINBOW DAY
As part of our National Quality Frameworks where we support families and
children in our community, we have held our second annual fundraiser,
Rainbow Day. This year we have chosen to support our local community
organisation Family Life (Sandringham). Family Life is an independent
community organisation enabling children, young people and families to
thrive in caring communities.
Sunday 11 October
The children and staff have had lots of fun with rainbow
themed activities. We thank you for getting into the fun of the
day by dressing your children in their brightest and happiest
clothes and especially for your donation to Family Life. The
Educators have discussed with your children why we have
Rainbow Day and explained that there are many more children
who are not as fortunate as they might be and why their donation might help a child out.
All up we have raised a total of $142.
WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN
We have registered to participate in the Woolworths Earn and
Learn promotion which starts on Wednesday 15th July.
When anyone from our community shops at Woolworths they
will get a sticker for every $10 that they spend. A collection
box will be in the foyer for you to drop off your stickers.
The more we collect the more educational resources and
equipment we can chose for the Kindergarten. Over the past
few years we have greatly benefitted from this program, for
example, obtaining our fantastic science equipment.
Newsletter prepared by Julianne Bull
Email [email protected]
for any contributions
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THANK YOU BENDIGO BANK
It is with the generous support of community groups and business that we are able to continuously improve the facilities within our kindergarten. On behalf of our kindergarten we thank Bendigo Bank for the $5,000 grant which enabled us to complete our rock mound and creek bed zone - a microcosm of bushland, mostly indigenous to the Melbourne sand belt area. Specifically these funds were used for the mud digging patch which is located at the overflow
end of the creek, a bridge which links a tiny island with a large rocky mound, and the hand pump which will send a
small stream of water down the stoney creek bed that otherwise is dry. Native planting and narrow meandering
paths have brought an intimacy and create a sense of exploration and discovery for the children as they play in this
area. Action and strength are tested in the digging and climbing parts of this zone.
FROM OUR EDUCATORS...
AFTER SESSIONS PLAYS
A reminder that the areas ’out of bounds’ during after session plays are; the new digging patch area and the dry river
creek bed (as the soil, pebbles and water pump are being disturbed during these sessions), the shed, taps and hoses.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Please remember to let your child's educators know if your child has a change in any medical conditions. Sometimes
the colder weather brings on changes. Also please keep your educators informed of new or different allergies.
PIANO NEEDED
If anyone has access to an unloved upright piano the kinder would be greatly appreciative. Please let
Sue know if you can assist.
CRAFT
Thank you to those who have provided cardboard boxes for our collage. We are always on the look out
for interesting bits and pieces for the children to work with. Please come and see us if you have something suitable.
LUNCHES & SNACKS
In our programs we educate the children about caring for the environment and sustainability. We recycle
as much as we can with the children and use a compost bin. To support this philosophy we discourage
the use of packaged food in children's snack boxes, and promote the use of small containers and lunchboxes with compartments to store the various food items. We encourage you to do this with your child's
kinder lunchboxes.
LOST PROPERTY
We have a lot of lost property at the moment. Please ensure that clothing, lunch boxes and drink bottles
are all labelled so that we can avoid things ending up in lost property.
WORKING BEE
The next working bee is on Saturday the 5th of October. Please contact Fiona Cozens at fionacozens@gmail if you are planning to attend and have not yet registered.
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EVENTS
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Lollipops Playland family fun night was a delightful evening. The kinder children
and their families had the centre to themselves for two hours. The Kindergarten
raised over $200 on the night. Thank you to Bianca who welcomed our families and
of course thanks to all our families for braving the cold June night. Josh from Red
group and Bronte, a friend from Yellow group, won the door prizes.
BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE
The annual sausage sizzle is a great
fundraiser for the kindergarten and a
great way for parents to support the kindergarten over 2 hour shifts. Look out for
more information in the next newsletter.
THE GRK MAJOR FUNDRAISER
The GRK Major Fundraiser is coming up
fast. The event is to be held on Saturday,
25 July 2015.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Early bird tickets are $45 until the end of June when tickets will be $50. Please
book at http://www.trybooking.com/140022 . Your ticket price includes Canapés from Bigcook Littlecook (with vegetarian and gluten free options), a champagne cocktail, beer or soft drink on arrival, and your chance to win a door
prize.
There are some fantastic Loud and Silent Auctions on offer including;
4 amazing Artworks (one per kinder group). Value - priceless
12 month Family Membership at Royal Ave from mckinntennis.com.au. Value - $500
Architecture, interior design or garden design concepts – half a day of schematic design work from Alison Binks,
value - $400
Tool & Socket set, Cyclone Angle Grinder, Electronic laser measure tool from DTA Australia Pty Ltd. Value - $400
2 week Silver Programs 4 x PT Session from Team Hampton. Value - $270
One term of swimming lessons from Klim Swim. Value - $180
4 session from Pilates Plus. Value - $250
Family Pass from Puffing Billy Railway. Value - $99
Style Voucher from Amos Hair. Value - $70
Yellow Group and Blue Group artwork to be auctioned on the night.
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EXTENDED CARE PLACES AVAILABLE
We still have spots available in the following groups:
Wednesday 12:30pm – 4.00pm (3 year old kinder children only)
Friday 12.30pm – 4.00pm (3 year old children only)
Friday 1.30pm – 4.00pm (all kinder children welcome)
If you would like to enrol please contact [email protected] (please note Sally is on leave until the 8th of July
and will get back to you after this date).
2016 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
The provisional schedule for next year is now available however please be aware that GRK reserves the right to
change the timetable and Educator allocation as required. Kinder placements are completed through Bayside City
Council central enrolments and group allocations are completed by the kinder committee according to the Enrolment
Policy.
The Kindergarten offers 6 hours of three year old kindergarten (not funded) and 15 hours funded four year old kindergarten. We also offer an extended hours programme in addition to this.
Wattles Group – 4 year old
Mondays 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursdays 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Banksias Group - 4 year old
Tuesdays 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Fridays 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Waratahs Group - 4 year old
Tuesdays 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Thursdays 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Fridays 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wallabies Group - 3 year old
Mondays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fridays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wombats Group - 3 year old
Mondays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Extended Hours
Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm (three year olds only)
Thursdays 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (open to all ages)
Fridays 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (open to all ages)
Note: You are welcome to request to enrol in as many extended hours sessions as you wish - however number are
limited. For extended care to proceed we must have a minimum number of 13 children having paid deposits by 15th
October for the following year.