Our Place Carlton Learning Precinct

A lovely example of how the experience of CLP children are enriched by connecting with and contributing to their local community. 🤝

Congratulations to all teams from the Carlton Learning Precinct for being recognised by the 2023 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA) for their collaborative work in Continuity of Early Learning. A true team effort by site partners and the Carlton community. 🤝👏

Our Place is excited to announce that the Our Place Carlton Learning Precinct has been recognised as a finalist in the Victorian Early Years Awards 2023 in the category of ‘Continuity Of Learning’.

This achievement is testament to the hard work of our valued partners across the Precinct, including Carlton Primary School, Gowrie Victoria, City of Melbourne, Department of Education and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, as well as relationships with the local community.

To learn more about our work visit https://ourplace.org.au/carlton-learning-precinct-nomated-for-victorian-early-years-awards/

Winners to be announced 9 November.

Congratulations to June McLoughlin AM, who received a Member of the Order for significant service to child advocacy and early learning in The King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List.

The Our Place approach is the culmination of June’s experience and expertise developed over a career in policy and service development, research and practice in early childhood and family support.

In addition to her current work at Our Place, June has shared her expertise as a board member at Goodstart Early Learning, Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and Early Learning Association Australia.

Our Place is delighted to see June receive this recognition.

Today is the start of Harmony Week 2023.

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

Happy Harmony Week!

Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Adam Bandt MP will be speaking at the
Carlton Harmony Day which is being held at Carlton Primary School on 18 March from 11am to 3pm.

See you there!

With the support of the City of Melbourne, festival will be held at Carlton Primary School on 18 March from 11am to 3pm.

Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Adam Bandt MP will be speaking.
Carlton Harmony Day brings together so much that we value in Melbourne – the strength of our communities, the spirit of inclusion and free family activities that make everyone feel welcome.

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A strong focus on sustainability has led to a transformation of the outdoor area at Gowrie Victoria Carlton Learning Precinct.

The early learning service, which has only been operating for about three years, is working to create a natural haven that inspires curiosity, imagination, and an awareness of our impact on the environment.

Read more about this via the Gowrie website by clicking on the article below

Green zone: Turning a concrete space into a sustainable sanctuary A strong focus on sustainability has led to a transformation of the outdoor area at Gowrie Victoria Carlton Learning Precinct.

Save the date! Carlton Harmony Day in 2023 is finally here! will be held on Saturday, 18th March from 11am-3pm at Carlton Primary School.

Are you a new parent and want to try lawn bowls? Why not come and participate in Bowling with Babies @ Princes Park!

** REMINDER **

The FIRST Carlton Street EATS event is on TONIGHT!

We can't wait to see you there!!

The National Sustainable Living Festival presents a huge sustainability, zero waste and FREE celebration like you’ve never seen before.

When? Sun 26th Feb 2023, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where? Oak Lawn - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

For more info or to book your tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/picnic

Free Toilet Training Webinar - Feb 21 @ 7pm

raisingchildren.net.au are hosting a free online webinar that will discuss how to get toilet training started.

This webinar will explain how to:
tell when your child is ready for toilet training
get organised for toilet training
prepare your child for toilet training
start toilet training
deal with toileting accidents.

To register or for more info be sure to visit

Toilet training: getting started webinar From about 2 years, children might be ready for toilet training. Preparation helps toilet training go well. Our free, live webinar explains how to start.

3 MORE DAYS TO GO!

Our Place is supporting , an initiative of
Nutrition Australia that inspires families to create healthy lunchboxes children will love.

Visit the Healthy Lunchbox Week website for plenty of recipes, tips and downloadable resources to help get set for a year of healthy lunchboxes.
www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au

Aren't children's imaginations just wonderful?

Who else has forts and castles being made out of sheets and cushions your house?

Join us next week for the FIRST World Food Market!

It's going to be so much fun - we can't wait to see you there!

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week {Feb 6 – Feb 12) and Gowrie Victoria are encouraging everyone to share stories about feelings and the power of connection. They have got us started with some of these suggestions 😃

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week {Feb 6 – Feb 12) and we’re encouraging everyone to share stories about feelings and the power of connection. Here are some picture books to help get the conversation started.

Monash Health are hosting a FREE online webinar focusing on healthy lunchboxes.

Details:
Celebrate healthy lunchbox week by joining a dietitian-led webinar on creating healthy, balanced lunchboxes for children. Topics include building a healthy, balanced lunchbox, lunchbox ideas and tips, and how to save money and time.

When? Tuesday 28th February, 6-6.30pm

Register for this webinar at 13700d7a-fc2f-41d4-87d9-fc11edc80e2a@fd72cf66-868a-4edd-8f84-8e91a618ab7f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/13700d7a-fc2f-41d4-87d9-fc11edc80e2a@fd72cf66-868a-4edd-8f84-8e91a618ab7f

Have you heard about the Better Health program?

This online program is free for families with primary school aged children and provides you with guidance, resources and solutions to help your family lead a healthier lifestyle.

For more information visit the Better Health program website at https://betterhealthprogram.org/

This year Our Place is celebrating .

Did you know around a third of children’s daily food intake is consumed at school? Kids who eat well are better fueled to listen, learn and play. Fuel their adventures and curious minds with a well-balanced lunchbox. Visit the Healthy Lunchbox Website for plenty lunchbox inspiration. www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au

Parent and carer eSafety Commissioner FREE webinar schedule for 2023

eSafety's free webinars provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe, positive online experiences.

The Action for Happiness Friendly February Calendar reminds us to
be friendly to others and give your relationships a boost.

Today is Scholastic World Read Aloud Day and a great reminder that you can read aloud anywhere!

Also, feel free to check out StartingBlocks.gov.au's fact sheet that has some great information about reading to toddlers at https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/.../reading-with-toddlers

Today is Scholastic World Read Aloud Day and a great reminder that you can read aloud anywhere!

📚 When reading with toddlers the main thing to keep in mind when is that it has more to do with pointing and talking than with them sitting still and listening.

Find more information in our reading with toddlers factsheet: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/at-home/reading-with-toddlers

NEW RESOURCE // Back to School Information Pack 2023

Available on the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. website at www.vaeai.org.au/resources

This new resource is equipped with Victorian organisations/agencies that can assist with getting ready for the new school year.

The listed organisations can help with:
- Uniforms.
- Booklists.
- School shoes.
- Learning devices.
- School camps and excursions.
- School tuition.
- Extra-curricular activities.

Please read the information pack to see which organisation/s best fit your needs.

The raisingchildren.net.au has some great holiday play ideas! some of which include:

Torch light play - https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides/imagination-and-make-believe

Making a Collage - https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides/making-and-building

Alphabet search - https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides/letters-words-and-stories

Treasure hunt - https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides/thinking-and-brain-games

Looking for something to keep the kids busy these holidays?

Check out the 'Crack the code scavenger hunt' happening at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

Event details:

Cost: Free
Dates: From Monday 9 January to Friday 20 January
Time: During library opening hours

For more information phone: 03 9658 9500

ABC Education have some great free resources that can be downloaded to keep the kids busy these holidays!

These are just some of the great resources available:

Reef school: Teach your children about the importance of our glorious Australian reefs https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/reef-school/

Play School recipe book: Sharing super easy and delicious Play School cooking ideas. These suggestions incorporate plenty of pantry staples and healthy ingredients. Perfect for making together with little chefs. https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/abc-kids-recipe-book/12135084

Make a Bluey paper tube toy, ear hats and face masks: https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/bluey/

Looking for something to keep the kids busy these holidays?

Check out the 'super spy storytime' happening at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

Event details:

Cost: Free
Dates: Wednesday 11 January
Time:10.30am to 11.15am.

For more information phone: 03 9658 9500