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Newsletter
Summer-Autumn 2024 Edition |
Kidi Kingdom Child Care - Coomera |
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April 2024 |
Wednesday
24th - (All Day) - Anzac Day
Celebrations |
Friday 26th -
(All Day) - National Superhero Day |
May 2024 |
Friday 10th -
(10.00-11.00) - Mother's Day Morning
Tea |
Monday 13th -
Friday 17th (All Week) - National
Families Week |
Monday 27th -
(All Week) - National Reconciliation
Week |
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IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BELOW
If your child
is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they
don't, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
What a Health Check Is
A health check
is an assessment of your child's physical health. It includes
their height, weight, hearing, sight and general wellbeing. It
ensures your child is healthy, fit and ready to learn when they
start school. Your child can have a health check from when they
turn 3. A General Practitioner (GP) or community health clinic
can do a health check. Some other providers can do a health
check, depending on the situation. Requirements are different in
each state and territory.
QLD: A health check on a child who's 3 to 3 and a half, or 4 to
5. You can find details in the Personal Health Record, sometimes
called the Red Book. A general health check on your child after
they turn 3, provided by your local GP or community health
clinic.
What you need to do
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Arrange a
health check for your child
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This is an
age appropriate health check as outlined in the Health check
table.
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To arrange a
health check, talk to your GP, health professional or staff at
your community health clinic.
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Tell us your
child has had a health check
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You'll need
to do this before your child's fifth birthday.
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You can do
this with the Healthy Start for School review using your Centrelink online account through myGov. We'll send a
notification to your online account that you need to complete an
update.
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If you can't
complete the Healthy Start for School review for your child
online, call us on the Families line as soon as possible.
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When you
call us, you may be offered to update the health check
information through our Smart IVR (Interactive Voice Response).
If you can't use the Smart IVR, wait to speak to a service
officer and let them know your child has had a health check.
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We'll only
record the date your child had the health check. We don't record
the details of the check.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/healthy-start-for-school-health-check?context=22151 |
Message from the Centre Manager |
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Welcome to the
Summer 2024 Newsletter for our valued families at Kidi Kingdom
Child Care Centre Coomera!
We are
thrilled to have both our current and new families part of
our centre in 2024. We hope that you and your family are
enjoying your time with us.
I want to take
a moment to wish Miss Rachael a wonderful maternity leave as she
embarks on this new journey into motherhood. Miss Rachael has
been an incredible educator, sharing her extensive knowledge,
support, and genuine love and passion for her role. We are
eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Bulling and look forward to
welcoming them into the Kidi Kingdom family.
Congratulations to Miss Puneet for accepting the role of the
Assistant Centre Manager during Miss Rachael's maternity leave.
With over 4 years of dedication to Kidi Kingdom, Miss Puneet has
consistently ensured the highest quality education and care for
all the children.
Please don't
hesitate to reach out to myself or any of our friendly educators
with any questions or suggestions. We are always available and
willing to assist in any way we can.
We appreciate
your support and encourage you to visit our
Facebook page and
give us a thumbs up! Your positive experiences shared through a
quick 5-star
Google review help our centre immensely in the
local community.
Kind Regards,
Miss Puneet - Centre Manager.
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Message from the Educational Leader |
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Dear Valued
Centre Families.
At Kidi
Kingdom Child Care Coomera, we are proud to have the best team
of educators on the Gold Coast. Each day, I witness first hand
the high quality care and dedication our team provide to every
child. Our educators work tirelessly to create meaningful
learning programs tailored to each child, ensuring they reach
their full potential in skills and development.
We are
incredibly excited to witness the growth of our little friends
and to create new wonderful memories together in 2024. Your
child's learning journey is important to us, and we value your
feedback and suggestions on what learning goals you would like
them to achieve. Please don't hesitate to share your ideas and
input with your child's lead educator. Together, we can make
2024 a year of growth and discovery for your child.
Kind Regards,
Stephanette Roache-Faleafage - Educational Leader.
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Message from the Early Learners Room |
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Dear
Families of the Early Learners Room.
Welcome to
all existing and new families in our Early Learner's Room!
We hope
that everyone has settled well into the Early Learners room.
Your feedback regarding the room, transitions, and care for
your family and children is always welcome. At Kidi Kingdom
Child Care Coomera, we are dedicated to providing and
advocating for all children with respect and care at the
forefront of our curriculum, experiences, and learning
journeys.
The start
of the year has been remarkable for us, as we established a
peaceful and calming environment for the children who have
newly enrolled. This allowed the babies and families to bond
with their primary educators as we quickly established
routines.
In
January, we delved into the work of Theorist Abraham Maslow,
focusing on his 'Hierarchy of Needs', which breaks down into
five stages of growth:
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Physiological needs: Air, water, food, clothing,
and shelter for survival.
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Safety needs: Trust in the environment,
protection, stability, and order.
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Love and belonging needs: Family affection,
relationships, and peer connections.
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Esteem needs: Self-esteem, confidence,
achievement, responsibility, mastery,
independence, respect of others and respect by
others.
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Self-actualization needs: Realising personal
potential, creativity, spontaneity, self-fulfilment,
lack of prejudice, morality, and acceptance of
facts, seeking personal growth and
problem-solving.
Throughout
January, children and educators began their journeys, some
continuing from last year and some new to the centre and the
idea of childcare. We learned names, cues, routines, bottle
and meal times, and explored a new space to support children
while in care. We worked closely with families to establish
routines similar to those at home. Most importantly,
children and families explored, settled, and showed
belonging in a new and safe space for them.
To
strengthen a sense of belonging, we created a beautiful
display named "The Wall of Fame" showcasing photos of all
the children engaging in play and having fun at Kidi Kingdom
Child Care Coomera. Miss Simone and I have also created an
art gallery wall to showcase the amazing art pieces the
babies create during planned activities.
Kind
Regards, Miss Amie and Miss Simone - Early Learners
Educators.
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Message from the Junior Early Years Room |
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Dear
Families of the Junior Early Years Room.
Welcome to
the Junior Early Years Room for 2024!
We are
thrilled about the adventures that 2024 holds for us! In the
Junior Early Learners room, we aim to provide the best
learning experiences for our children. Family input is
crucial to us to ensure we deliver a meaningful learning
program. If you have any ideas or topics you'd like us to
explore this semester, please approach our primary educators
of the room: Miss Courtney, Miss Sapphire, and Miss Amber.
We have
already participated in several special events this year,
including New Year's celebrations, Mind Body and Wellness
Day, Australia Day, Waitangi Day, Chinese New Year and
Valentine's Day. The children have been engaged in themed
activities and planned lessons to help them develop an
understanding and appreciation of these special events in
our diverse community.
Over the
next few months, we will focus on upcoming cultural events
and introduce simple self-help skill strategies in the
children's classroom environment to build a sense of
belonging and encourage independence.
Our
learning goals for the month include developing recognition
of simple shapes, colours, and counting from 1-5.
Overall,
the children have adjusted well to their new classroom
environment. Thank you for a wonderful start to 2024!
Kind
Regards, Miss Courtney, Miss Sapphire and Miss Amber -
Junior Early Years Educators.
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Message from the Senior Early Years Room |
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Dear
Families of the Senior Early Years Room.
Welcome to
the Senior Early Years Summer Newsletter!
Firstly, I
would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone to the new
Senior Early Years Room. Miss Astrid
and Miss Mia, we welcome all our new and existing families!
We have
had a fantastic few months in the Senior Early Year's room.
This year, we started fresh with a brand new classroom and
all the children have been adapting to the changes and
building relationships with their peers and educators. We've
had so much fun setting up the new classroom based on age
appropriate areas of interest and learning about new themes
led by the children's current interests.
At the
beginning of January, inspired by the blank canvas of our
new room, we focused on filling our walls with beautiful
displays of the children's artwork and fun learning
resources. We also celebrated New Year's Day and Australia
Day, exploring experiences to enhance the children's
understanding of these special events.
February
brought Waitangi Day, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day!
These cultural events were especially meaningful this year
as we had some amazing input from our Maori and Chinese
families and educators in our centre. The children are
beginning to learn the importance of diversity in their
community.
In
addition, we engaged in lots of intentional teaching through
shapes, numbers, sensory activities, gardening and many more
engaging activities. Last month, the children showed great
interest in animals, so we have decided to explore "Animals
Around the World" this month. We are starting this theme
with two questions: "What is your favourite animal?" and "Do
you have an animal friend at home?".
For
children's current learning, I have attached an article link
below for families to read during your free time.
https://mominformed.com/12-fun-card-games-for-kids-to-build-math-memory-and-social-skills/
Kind
Regards, Miss Astrid and Miss Mia. |
Message from the Kindergarten Room |
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Dear
Families of the Kindergarten Room.
Welcome to
a vibrant world of celebration in our Kindergarten room!
Each day is a festival and every moment is a cause for joy.
Our Christmas celebrations were truly magical! The children
had a blast creating their own snowman using a mix of hair
conditioner and baking soda, experiencing giggles of glee
with the squishy texture.
Our
classroom transformed into a mini North Pole, complete with
a flour snowman, wind-up elves, and a charming cityscape.
The Christmas party was filled with laughter, joy and the
true spirit of the season.
As we
welcomed 2024, our little party goers donned their self made
party hats and noisemakers, celebrating the New Year with
excitement and dreams for the year ahead. Australia Day saw
our young artists creating their own flags, exploring the
rich culture and traditions of our land.
Waitangi
Day offered a fascinating peek into the culture of New
Zealand, with Maori art projects and traditional stories
enriching our understanding. Chinese New Year was a grand
celebration, with dragon crafts and a refreshing watermelon
and lime welcome drink. Valentine's Day was a heartwarming
celebration of love and kindness, with handmade cards and
special storytime sessions.
We're
excited for the year ahead, filled with more learning, fun
and growth. If you have any questions or suggestions, we are
here to listen!
Kind
Regards, Ms Harman and Ms Katie - Kindergarten Teachers. |
Message from the School Care Room |
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Dear
Families of the School Care Room.
This term
with the school care children has been amazing. The children
have had more opportunities to decide on what they would
like to do based on their strengths, interests and needs.
During our Vacation Care Program, the children had fun with Miss Courtney and Miss Amber. We went on some
thrilling excursions to the Movies, Bowling, Mini Golf and
Nature parks in our community.
The school
children have been interested in coming up with plays and
real life scenarios to explore during their time at Kidi
Kingdom Child Care Coomera. We recently designed a
restaurant called "Kidi Kingdom Bistro". The school children
enjoyed developing their own menu and distributing roles
amongst each other such as chefs, waiters, reception and
managers. It has been great to see the school children
encouraging the younger children to participate as customers
during these experiences. This is a great way to maintain
relationships with all children of all ages.
Kind
Regards, Ms Courtney - School Care Educator. |
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Team Member of
the Month for December is Miss Harman!
For developing
an exceptional Kindergarten program and building strong
relationships with families and co-educators. Always showing
passion and dedication in caring for children of all ages.
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Team Member of the Month for January is Miss Jazmyn!
For being a team player and always motivated to learn
more as an educator to deliver high quality care to all the
children at Kidi Kingdom Coomera.
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Team Member of the Month for February is Miss Amie!
Providing high quality care for the Early Learners
Children and families, giving 100% effort.
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Cooking with Children!
Easy Pizza Scrolls. |
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How to Make this Recipe |
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Super easy ● 10:00 Prep ● 20:00 Cook
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Ingredients:
● Easy Pizza Scrolls
● 1 cup self-raising flour
● 3/4 cup Greek style
yoghurt
● 100g ham, shredded
● 1/2 cup cheese, grated
● 1/4 cup bolognese pasta
sauce
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to
180 degrees C. Line a baking tray with paper.
2. Combine self-raising
flour with yoghurt in a bowl. Mix to form a smooth
ball. Knead for 5 minutes.
3. Roll out dough on a
lightly floured surface to a 30cmx25cm rectangle.
Spread pasta sauce over dough and top with ham and
grated cheese.
4. Roll up from the long
side and cut into 3cm thick slices. Place cut-side
up onto tray. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
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Children's Birthday Celebrations |
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Rhylan |
Apollo |
Aarna |
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Aliana |
Kaimani |
Elon |
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