Goodstart Early Learning Parmelia

Free playgroup at Orelia Primary School for children 0-4.

Playgroup is on this Friday - we hope to see you there 😀

A massive thank you to all of our families who participated in Pyjama Day (Or week in our case) by wearing their PJ's or donating, we raised $120.30 to help support foster children with big dreams!

In acknowledgement of NAIDOC Week beginning Sunday the 7th of July-14th July Darius Wells Library in Kwinana is holding events for the community from young children to elders

Please see attached events and activities for families to attend over the coming week

City of Kwinana Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

Do you have some free time that you would like to spend doing something meaningful + purposeful? Every Monday in July the Frank Konecny get together to create Angel Blankets for those in need. Experience or no experience, everyone is welcome!

🌟On Today🌟
Come down and be a part of a great social support initiative.
No skills necessary as we have people who are happy to share with you the basics.
💝Look forward to seeing you there.

Term 3 Community Programs on offer for families.

Kaya,

The Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport of WA (IIWS) an Aboriginal community controlled not-for-profit charity governed by a Board of Management and is located in Kwinana.

The Institute was formed in 2006 by request from the Nyoongar community and is committed to developing partnerships that maximise opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These partnerships encourage participation in in sport and recreation in order to produce health, education, social and cultural benefits for individuals and their respective communities.

Please see the link and poster below for Term 3 inclusions and programs for children, schools, youth, canos and much more!

https://www.iiwswa.org.au/our-programs/

Goodstart Educators- you make the difference

Across our Goodstart network there are countless stories of educators going above and beyond everyday to deliver the best outcomes for children

To celebrate the Year of the Educator at Goodstart, and recognise our chance-makers, we’re giving Goodstart families the opportunity to nominate standout educators and recognise their incredible work. Not only will we be able to share great feedback with our educators, but it was also our educators in the running for some great rewards and recognition

I have attathched the link if you believe there is a educator at Goodstart Parmelia that you would like to nominate

https://forms.office.com/r/t78wZzXVcb

Nominations close 5pm Friday 31 May 2024

forms.office.com

What a cheeky but lovely bunch of educators I work with.
The children and educators from Maali room made me a beautiful card, the team bought me a cake which came with a lovely birthday song, an educator shouted pizza and I strangely had parents wishing me a happy birthday, which puzzled me u til I saw this sign 😂.

Thank you for brightening my day and making my heart full x

Frank Konecny Centre will have free food hampers this Friday - this is a judgement free zone to help those who need a helping hand!

🌻FREE food Fridays! 🌈
Due to the generosity of individuals and small businesses we are able to continue our Friday hampers
Crisis Hampers available on Fridays from 12.10pm (bookings only)-
Ring the Centre on 9439-2470 to book in Monday-Thursday 8.30am-3pm
Can only be accessed once a fortnight (to make it fair on everyone)
Open to Public available on Fridays from 1.30pm-2:00pm
We will open the doors and you are welcome to come in and get any items you need that are left over from the Crisis hampers.
We do not ask for healthcare cards, or any of your financial information. Don't forget to bring your bags

On Friday one of our families here at Goodstart Parmelia from Boorloo Aboriginal Cultural Experiences kindly brought in some Snottygobble for us educators to try

Snottygobble is a species of a flowering plant that is used in bush tucker by Noongar community. It is edible by peeling off the hard outside squeezing out the pulp which tastes exactly like sweet cotton wool

The educators all gave it a try exploring their taste and feel senses

Maaraka Dabakarn Drop in Session

Saturday 15th June is the date for the next upcoming Maaraka Dabakarn session which will be held in at the Pineview Community Kindergarten in Coolbellup. You can gain access to a range of therapists and Allied Health Professionals to discuss any concerns you may have for your child.

This year Goodstart Parmelia has registered to take part in Wear it Yellow for Children's Grounds this is held during National Reconciliation week between the 27th-3rd of June 2024

We encourage all children, staff and families to wear yellow during this week in doing so we are joining a community of supporters who recognize the strength and resilience of First Nations culture and knowledge

We have a fundraising page for our Service if you would like to donate I have attached the link. Any donation matters!
https://wearityellow.org.au/goodstart-parmelia

So humbled and amazed right now. Well done Goodstart Parmelia on winning the Outstanding Commitment to Reconciliation and Cultural Responsiveness Awards for 2024. Thank you community, families, educators, children, sponsors and support teams and Early Childhood Australia

Stem Resources Incoming

Check out our super cool stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) resources that have been coming in. The children have really loved exploring the new resources, with the Human Anatomy Man and talking microscopes being huge favorites!

Anzac biscuits with recipe

With the Anzac Day Public Holiday upon us, the children will enjoy Anzac biscuits for afternoon tea today. The recipe is easy to follow and the whole family can get involved. Why not give it a go tomorrow and get the whole family involved! Make sure you post pics if you give it a go 😊

Kaya Everyone

Today was a proud moment for us at Goodstart Parmelia as we were able to fly our flags at the service. Flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags demonstrate our recognition of First Nations peoples as it promotes a sense of community partnership and a commitment towards reconciliation

The children will have the opportunity to share in this by raising the flags in the mornings alongside their educators

Our team is excited to announce that we are a finalist in the Early Childhood Learning and Development sector awards for 'Outstanding commitment to reconciliation and cultural responsiveness' for 2024!

At Goodstart Parmelia, our vision for reconciliation is for our educators to engage with reconciliation on both a personal and professional level, now more than ever we are creating the conditions that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice and equity. Through this vision, we are laying the foundations to grow future generations that value and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and history as a proud part of a shared identity.

We are proud to have an ongoing and emerging journey for our published Reconciliation Action Plan, through collaboration with our families and community. If you would like to know more, or contribute to our RAP, please contact us.

Our Educators Harpreet and Hema are currently completing their Diploma as apart of this a group of children in our Maali Room had the opportunity to go on a excursion outside the Centre
During this they collected flowers and leaves in their buckets from the front of the Service as the educators spoke about sustainable practices

Free online Course with Autism Awareness

Let us welcome the Noongar season of Djeran.
During Djeran, we experience the end of the really hot weather bringing cooler days and nights, with dewy mornings. We see the red flowers beginning to emerge and you might notice the increased buzzing of flying ants in the air 🐜

Reminder that the centre will be closed Fri 29th and Mon 1st due to Public Holidays

Looking to do some Easter baking with the littlies this weekend? Check out this recipe for delicious hot cross buns 👨‍🍳

On Thursday the 21st it was Harmony Day to celebrate this years theme of of ‘Everyone belongs’ we all came together to celebrate diversity. Educators and children participated in cultural dress sharing their cultures with us across the Service

Congratulations to our former Trainee, now fully qualified Senior Educator, Alanah on completing her Diploma! 👩‍🎓

Alanah is such an amazing educator who goes above and beyond for every child she cares for! Alanah has been encouraged by both Insight Training and Goodstart to apply for the WA Trainee of the Year, this application is fully supported by the centre and we can’t wait to share her progress. Well done Alanah!!

Local playgroups with KEYS on Fridays!

The wait is nearly over!! Only two more weeks!!

KEYS PLAYGROUP WILL START BACK ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH!!!

Come along and visit us in our new venue at Wellard Village Primary School. Just head to the Administration Office, and one of our lovely staff members will meet you there!!

Remember, that is Friday, February 16th, from 9.30 to 11.30.

Bring your little people aged 0 to 5 years for a fun and engaging session!!

Don't forget a hat, some sunscreen and a piece of fruit!!

We can't wait to see you there!

Term 2 KEYS workshops

Harmony Week 2024 🧡

At Goodstart Parmelia we are celebrating Harmony Day throughout the week of the 18th- 22nd of March where families, children and educators are invited to share their culture with our Service through cultural dress, music and dance and stories

Caring for our Environments

The children in our Nursery 2 Room have been learning about water sustainability and caring for our outdoor environments. They have been using their gross motor skills to pour collected water from around the Centre to water the plants using recycled milk cartons