Happy New Year 2017

Welcome back.

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We would like to welcome our new parents, children and staff to Hawthorn.

We look forward to a great year with you

My Child Web Site

https://www.mychild.gov.au/childcare-information/rebate

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We would like to thank all parents for their support this year.

We would also like to wish the children who will be leaving us to go to school good luck and we will miss you.

I would also like to personally thank all of my staff for their hard work and support. 

 

  Thank you and once again have a

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Parents can still email the centre over the break and we will endevour to email you back if need be.

Planet Ark. 12 do's of Christmas

http://12dos.planetark.org/

Hawthorn Child Care Centre Newsletter December 2016

http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/December%20newsletter%202016.pdf

Libby Music

Hi Everyone

A quick note to parents, carers and children about Music and Fun.

I have a few fun clips up on YouTube featuring characters from the classes. The children love Wally Wombat, Big Red & Connie and  I'm thrilled to bring them to life and share them with you all.

Here are the links

The Shape song    :https://youtu.be/o-y1LL5Y9bA       

Hello Song            https://youtu.be/o-y1LL5Y9bA

                                   

 Wally Wombat      https:///itF9BT5NPI0

Also

A great Xmas gift idea!

A Music and Fun CD with a pair of egg shakers

$20

Play along with your favourite songs from Libby's classes.

Pick up a pack from the Centre  (Toddler 1-3 yrs, Kindy 3-5 yrs)

Easy payment options:

Cash to office on pickup  ../or

Transfer direct to my account..BSB 735 213   Acc 539 699

OR contact me directly and  I can post  ( $5 )   info@musicandfun.com.au

Merry Christmas

Kind regards

Libby

Kids Alive. Do the Five

KIDS ALIVE

Drowning is the greatest cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia.  Each week, on average, one child drowns. Lets put an end to childhood drowning for good.
http://kidsalive.com.au/

Skoolbag App

We are pleased and excited to announce that Hawthorn Childcare Centre has an app!!! We have setup an app using the Skoolbag platform and we are hoping that this will be a more efficient way to communicate with families as well as another way to save on the amount of paper we use each day.

http://www.tps.vic.edu.au/2013/images/app/TPS-app-instructions.pdf

Welcome

We would like to welcome Kate to our centre.

Kate is a Qualified Educator

Kate will be working alongside Kate, Natasha, Bianca and Michelle in the Little Kinda’s room.

                              Welcome!

Eastern Health Immunisation Program

http://www.eha.sa.gov.au/index06.php?id=72

Christmas SHOW

We would like you to come and celebrate Christmas with us.

On Friday the 16th of December at 6.00 pm we will be holding our bi yearly Christmas show. All food and drinks will be provided.

We will have a jumping castle and a balloon person coming along as well.

All you need to bring is a rug to sit on, drinks and yourself.

Come and meet your children’s friends and families.

The staff will be available for you to speak to about your child/ children’s year.

We will also have the children’s portfolios available for you to view.

The Portfolios are located in the rooms. You are welcome to view them any time.

Dear Families,

This year we are going to support the Red Shield Christmas Appeal again by collecting canned food and new toys for families and children not as fortunate as ourselves.

We would love to be able to help those families in need during this special time of year.

If you can help us by providing either canned food or a new toys that would be much appreciated.

 Please take a bag to place items in it and place it in the box in the office  

We thank you for your support of this great organisation.

Hawthorn Child Care Centre

St Joesph's School Kingswood

                                         www.stjk.catholic.edu.au/

Forte Music

Our Philosophy

GROW THE YOUNG MUSICIAN INSIDE YOUR CHILD...

Imagine giving your child the gift that learning music brings. In a few short years your child can play music, compose and improvise their own music, read all kinds of print music, chord charts and play along with other musicians in a band. Your child can play by ear as well as play by reading, make up their own accompaniments to melodies. In other words your child has become a little musician.

 http://fortemusic.com.au/

Some gardening and recycling activities for children

Gardening for children

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gardening-for-children

http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/gardening_for_kids

Seed Sowing using recycled containers
https://www.growveg.com.au/guides/seed-sowing-using-recycled-containers/

Christmas Closure Times 2016

Early Christmas reminders….

We will be closing the centre at 3pm on Friday the 23^rd of December.

We will be reopening on Tuesday the 3^rd of January at 6.30am

The Nothing Poem

September Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Please click the link below to view our September Newsletter.

http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/September%20newsletter%202016.pdf


Thanks,
HCCC

School Holidays

 School holidays are nearly here. If you are going to be away for the school holidays please let staff know.

(30^th September-17^th October 2016)

Thank you

KidSafe Hot Topics

                                        http://www.kidsafe.com.au/hot-topic.html

Eat for Health

Healthy Recipes for families


https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/eating-well/healthy-recipes

The Little Big Book Club

The  Little Big Book club have great reading materials for children of all ages.


http://www.thelittlebigbookclub.com.au/resources

The Green Parent. Peaceful Parenting

 One of my parents thought this would be a useful link for parents with toddlers.
See what you think.


http://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/peaceful-parenting/

Immunisation Schedule 2016

For your information I've added the link from the Mitchum Council site , outlining the Immunisation Schedule for 2016.

http://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Immunisation%20Calendar%202016.PDF

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network Website provides centralised, Australian-focused, evidence based information for parents and carers of children from birth to fifteen years of age. It also provides information for those who work with parents. 


http://raisingchildren.net.au/

Eat For Health

The Australian Dietary Guidelines

https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

Christmas Reminders

Early Christmas Reminders….

This year on Friday the 9^th of December at 6.pm the centre will be having a Christmas celebration.

This year we are having Hot dogs and Fairy floss.

We have also decided to close the centre at 3pm on Friday the 23^rd of December.

This is so staff that need to travel interstate to spend Christmas with their family can arrive safely in time.

Kid Safe

http://www.kidsafesa.com.au/resources/information-sheets

Keeping Baby Safe

Keeping baby safe - a guide to infant and nursery products

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/publication/keeping-baby-safe-a-guide-to-infant-and-nursery-products

What you can see and ask at your service

http://www.startingblocks.gov.au/media/1269/whatyoucansee_starting-blocks.pdf

A fact sheet for parents about what you should see and the questions you should ask of your service.

First Steps

Your first step into early childhood education & care
http://www.startingblocks.gov.au/

Zero Waste

Zero Waste has information about sustainable living and fact sheets that you may find useful.


http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/at-home

Nude Foods

Nude Food Day is a worldwide initiative developed to encourage kids
and parents to eat well and live well, and eliminate all unnecessary
packaging and wrapping that goes into schools.


Recipes from the Nude Food wed site


http://www.nudefoodday.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/NFM-RECIPES-BOOKLET-HQ.pdf

Children's Book Week

Link to children's Book week

                                         https://cbca.org.au/book-week-2016

Cancer Council Sun Smart

 As It's nearly that time of the year I thought I would put up the  link to the Cancer Council Sun Smart web site
http://www.sunsmart.com.au/

Adelaide Art Gallery

Programs at the Adelaide Art Gallery for the children.

lhttp://www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/agsa/home/Events/kids_and_families.html

Fire Truck

Dear Parents and Caregivers

The Kindy room has been lucky enough to secure a visit from a South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) fire appliance on Thursday, 15 September 2016 at 10:30am. This will be an exciting time for the children (and staff) and will fit in nicely with the our focus on transport!

The fire truck will be parked in the front carpark and the children will watch from behind the gate (with hopefully the option of small groups approaching the firetruck to have a closer look, accompanied by a staff member).

At the moment we are limiting the fire truck visit to the Kindy room as the MFS have conditions that children are over the age of four (though all of our Kindy children here on the day will be included as this has been negotiated beforehand) and of course have a maximum number of children preferred for presentations.

We are really looking forward to their visit!

Thank you

Emily, Sam L, Sam B, Sophie and Guitta

Olympics

Dear Parents and Caregivers

To celebrate the end of the Olympics the Kindy room is having an Olympics Day on Thursday 18th of August. Come dressed in your best green and gold, Australian gear, sporting outfits, etc.! We will do lots of Olympics themed games and special activities to celebrate the Olympics. It will be a lot of fun!

Thank you

Emily and the Kindy Room team

Mitcham Community

http://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/mitchamcommunitycentre

Welcome

We would like to welcome Preesa and Bianca to our centre.

Preesa is a Qualified Educator.  Bianca is a Certificate III Educator

Preesa and Bianca will be working alongside Kate, Jane, and Natasha in the Little Kinda’s Room.

                              Welcome!

GreatStart Everyday Learning for Numeracy and Literacy

GreatStart has a broad selection of fun, everyday activities that parents can do one on one or with the family

http://www.greatstart.sa.edu.au/

It's a Pajama Party

                        We're having a Pajama Party

Dear Parents and Caregivers

To celebrate the end of the school holidays, next Friday (22nd July) the whole centre will be having a pajama day where the children can wear their favourite PJs, dressing gowns, slippers, etc. The Kindy room will extend on the PJ theme by hosting a special movie afternoon where the children can enjoy some plain popcorn and watch a G rated movie (or TV show). Suggestions are welcome. :-) Children are welcome to bring in special teddies, pillows or blankets for our movie afternoon, though we please ask that everything is labelled with your child's name. This will be a fun way to celebrate the end of the school holidays together.

Thank you

Emily and the Kindy room team

July Newsletter!

Dear Parents,


Please follow the link below to view July's Newsletter.

http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/July%20newsletter%202016.pdf

Thanks,

HCCC

Positive Reinforcment

This is an interesting article about positive reinforcement and 9 things we shouldn't be saying to our children.

http://www.parenting.com/article/things-you-shouldnt-say-to-your-child 

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Up coming events

     Bush Concert  
  http://www.aso.com.au/products/family/the-bush-concert-something-on-saturday-

Peter Coombs
http://www.aso.com.au/products/2016/family/peter-combe-and-the-aso-mr-clicketty-cane-and-other-tall-tales

Sids And Kids Safe Sleep App

     I've  attached a great link to the Sids and Kids safe sleep App

      http://www.sidsandkids.org/safe-sleeping/

Address Update

Update change of Address

If you have recently changed your address, emergency contact numbers or your phone number could you please let the centre know, so we can keep our files up to date.

If you have also updated immunisation records could you please give the centre a copy of the updated immunisation records.

This is to ensure we have all of your child’s/ children’s records up to date.

Thank you

All aboard Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

On Thursday the 7th of July at 11 am.  The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will be visiting the Kindy children to present their "All Aboard Program".
All parents are welcome to come along and join in


Jump on board the Musical Express Train with Elizabeth McCall and eight musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. This specially developed early years incursion program is designed to engage young learners in a participatory exploration of song, movement and musical concepts.


http://www.aso.com.au/learning/schools/all-aboard-

Nutrition Australia Pick Right Feel Bright

Healthy Eating for children

http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resources/children

Red Nose Day

This year Sids and Kids celebrate  their 29^th year of Red Nose Day on the 24^th June

By supporting Red Nose Day you are helping to find the answer for parents by funding and supporting vital research into stillbirth, SIDS and safe sleep practices. Through evidence base community education we are working to prevent these deaths and we advocate for and support bereaved families.

Every product sold and donation received helps to find the answer and support families.

Show your support  and make a donation or purchase your products today by celebrating Red Nose Day by wearing red on Friday the 24th June.

You can purchase your Red Nose products from the office.
Donation boxes will be placed in each room.

We thank you for all of your donations

 The Kids’ Cancer Project are thrilled to be a charity partner of Pirate Day
Friday and encourage everyone to join in the fun on the 10th June 2016

On  Friday the 10th June we will be taking part in Pirate day Friday.
If you would like to dress your children/child up in a pirate costume or just make a donation that will be great.
The children will receive an eye patch on the day from the foundation

• Collecting treasure - we encourage you to ‘collect treasure’ (a gold coin) with
all funds raised from the day going toward childhood brain cancer research.n the fun on 10 June 2016.

RAA Recommended Child Restraints for children

http://www.raa.com.au/motoring-and-road-safety/recommended-child-restraints

Entertainment Book

The NEW 2016/2017 Entertainment Book and Digital Memberships are available now and are packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers. 

For every Membership we sell 20% of the proceeds foes towards our Centre. The more Memberships we sell. the closer we get to our goal - so please forward this email to all your family and friends! 

Please follow the link below to order yours now or see Guitta in the office! 

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1s60146

Kindy Apple Strudel

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/8895/apple+strudel

On Wednesday the Kindy children made Apple Strudel.
We thought we'd share the  recipe with you.

Welcome

Welcome Natasha

We would like to welcome Natasha to our centre.

She will be working alongside Kate, Jasmine, Elise, Tracey and Jane in the Little Kinda’s Room.

                              Welcome!

Mothers Day

               

We'd like to wish all of our mothers.

 A Happy Mothers Day on Sunday

May Newsletter

http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/May%20newsletter%202016.pdf

An update on the No Jab No pay Immunization Requirements

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/budget/budget-2015-16/budget-measures/families/no-jab-no-pay

Sustainability Thursday!

Hi Parents,

Please find the following link for information regarding sustainability and our Early Childhood Sector!


http://www.familiesmagazine.com.au/education-schools/sustainability-for-kids/


Thanks,
HCCC

Australian Guide to healthy eating for children and Adults

/https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-guide-healthy-

Our Anzac Biscuits Recipe

Anzac Biscuits

1 Cup of Rolled Oats

1 Cup of Plain Flour, Sifted

1 Cup of Raw Sugar

¾ Cup of Desiccated coconut

150g butter or margarine

2 tablespoons golden syrup

2 tablespoons boiling water

1 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, then melt butter and syrup in a saucepan (I used the microwave)

2. Mix boiling water and Bicarbonate of soda together. Blend into butter mixture, pour over dry ingredients Mix well.

3. Place teaspoon of mixture onto lightly greased baking trays (or use

Baking paper) Allow room for spreading.

4. Bake in a slow oven (150°C) for 15-20 minutes. Loosen whilst warm.

Cool on trays for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack. Store in an airtight

Container.

Today the Little Kinda's lay a wreath on the Mitcham Memorial 

for Anzac Day

ANZAC DAY 2016

If you would like to purchase any ANZAC DAY badges, they will be available in the Kindy Room - Prices are on the badges.

Lift the Lip. Mitcham Dental Clinic Visit

Lift the Lip

On Tuesday the 17^th of May at 9.30 am the Mitcham Dental Clinic will be running its “Lift the lip” program at the centre.

The Dental nurses will simply lift the children’s lips and check their gums for early indication of gum disease.

If you would like your child/children to have their gums checked please ask the girls for permission a form.

                           

                       

                      

Healthy teeth                                                 Early Signs of Decay

Cot Mattresses Safety Failure. By Choice.com.au

 https://www.choice.com.au/babies-and-kids/baby-furniture/cots/articles/cot-mattresses-safety-failure-210316

Information about recycling Easter foil

http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/upload/at-home/fact-sheets-for-home-users/ZWSA%206%20wastes%20of%20Easter%202016_7.pdf

Parent Information about Children's Dummies and Dental health

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dental-care-children-and-dummies

Happy Easter to all our families!

We hope you all have an amazing and restful break over the Easter Break.

From all the team at Hawthorn Childcare Centre

Have a Happy and Safe Easter Everyone!

Dear Parents,

Please follow the below link for information about safe travel in the car from KidSafe!


http://www.kidsafesa.com.au/?wtCmd=viewnewsletter&guid=11237 

Thanks,
Pamela

Parent information. Teaching your child about feelings

Please find information about children s feelings.

feeling.pdfhttp://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/teaching_your_child-feeling.pdf

march newsletter

Please click on the following link to view newsletter


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http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/March%20newsletter%202016.pdf  

Funky Hair Day - March 11th

Sport some colour in your hair or an awesome hair style because....

It’s funky hair day!

On Friday March 11^th come to childcare with the funkiest of hair styles, you can gel it, tease it or even colour it!!

We will have hair chalk and hair bands (supplied by the Leukaemia Foundation) in the Kindy Room for those children who want some funky hair.

Bring a cold coin donation or more because all the money we raise will be going to the Leukaemia Foundation!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

We’d like to wish you all a safe and happy Easter

Joyeux que Pâques nous tenons à vous souhaiter une Pâques sûr et heureux

(French)

6/03/2016

Outside Play

This  is an interesting Link a mother sent me about outside play, you may like to read.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline/article/2016/02/23/comment-its-important-children-learn-be-cold-wet-and-survive

Easter Time Meet and Greet - March 18th 2016

Meet and Greet Night

Please come along to our Meet and Greet night – you will have the chance to look through your child’s portfolio and meet your child’s room leader and teachers!

The Easter Bunny will be dropping off Easter Eggs beforehand for the children.  

There will be complimentary tea, coffee and hot cross buns!

Date: March 18^th 2016

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm  

Place: All Rooms – Hawthorn Childcare Centre

RSVP: By the 11^th of March via kidz@chariot.net.au (With name and how many people) or via sign on front door

Family Portraits Fundraiser!!

Michelle from ShootSA has a wonderful opportunity for our Centre as a fundraiser which will support our Centre and to allow our families here at Hawthorn CCC to have amazing photos taken!

 
On Sunday April 10th in beautiful Mitcham Soldiers Memorial Gardens (Cnr Angus and Belair Roads), Michelle will be photographing a professional portrait for only $15!  

Please come and speak with Pamela to find out more information and to book in your time.
 **$15 needs to be paid at time of booking to Pamela or Office Staff. 

There is only limited spaces - so book in quick! 

Please click on the following link to view a map of where the shoot will be: 

https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Soldiers+Memorial+Gardens,+Hawthorn+SA+5062/@-34.9734131,138.6085147,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6ab0ce4892dc18ed:0x4332040892cc2913 

Welcome Elise

Welcome Elise

We would like to welcome Elise to our centre.

She will be working alongside Tracey, Mel, Jasmine and Kate in the Little Kinda’s room.

  

Welcome!

Sustainability Thursday from Australian Childcare Alliance SA (ACASA)

Please find the following information on sustainability from the Australian Childcare Alliance SA

Welcome to Sustainability Thursdays for 2016.

It is official – 2015 was the hottest year on record. See https://www.wmo.int/media/content/2015-hottest-year-record

Global Warming and stemming the tide of climate change are complex concepts for adults, let alone children. For this first Sustainability Thursday, we offer links to information resources that may be of interest.

This YouTube video aimed at early childhood and provided by the Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Management Authority may be helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko6GNA58YOA

So what if the earth gets a tiny bit warmer?   NASA provide this resource in an attempt to explain.

http://climatekids.nasa.gov/climate-change-evidence/

Food and Safety Myth Busters

Hi Parents, 

Please find the following link regarding information about Food Safety: 

http://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1102#e6082 

Dear Parents,

Welcome to 2016!!!

Please follow the below link to read our newsletter for January.

We hope you have a great day!


http://www.hawthornchildcare.com.au/images/pdf/January%20Newsletter%202016.pdf