Bellingen Preschool celebrates UNICEF Day for Change

By Admin2, on November 21st, 2011

UNICEF Day for Change is celebrated by schools around Australia each year on Universal Children’s Day in October. It is a day where students organise fun events and activities to raise funds for UNICEF education projects around the world, and help vulnerable children receive their right to go to school.

In 2011, all funds raised will go towards supporting UNICEF’s work to provide water, sanitation and hygiene in schools in Timor-Leste. Over 60 per cent of schools in Timor Leste don’t have enough toilets for children and staff to use while they attend school each day. Providing these basic sanitation facilities and access to clean water is essentual in getting children in school, and helping them stay there

At Bellingen Preschool we also made flags, played games and the children helped make fried rice to make the day special. All funds raised by the day will go to schools in East Timor.

Making flags - UNICEF Day

Making fried rice

 

Sack races

Helping kids in East Timor

 

Fun in the First Term

By Admin2, on September 15th, 2011

Here are some photos of some of our Bellingen Preschoolers from first term.

 

Before School Screening – Hearing

By Admin2, on August 23rd, 2011

Parents of 4/5 year old children going to primary school next year are advised that Bellingen Hospital is conducting before school screening hearing tests.  Please ring the hospital for an appointment.

Book Week

By Admin2, on August 23rd, 2011

Book Week is held in the week of 22nd – 26th August, with the theme:  One World, Many Stories.  There are many activities planned for this week.
Parents are invited to join our Book Fair.  Books will be available for viewing on the verandah during this week.
Children are able to come to preschool dressed as their favourite book character on Monday &Tuesday 22/23 August.
There will also be an excursion to the library for children in the Wednesday group, from 10.45am – 12.45pm.

Preschool Photos 2011

By Admin2, on August 23rd, 2011

Coffs Camera House will be coming in Term 4 week 2 to take Preschool photos of the children.   Details are as follows:

  • Tuesday/Friday group children –     Tuesday 18th October 2011
  • Monday/Wednesday/Thursday group children -    Wednesday 19th October 2011

If Tuesday or Wednesday are not your child’s day please speak to Robyn regarding arrival times.

 

Preschool kids visit to the firestation

By Admin2, on May 12th, 2011
Guest post by Tina Maher

Another child, another visit to the Fire Station.

I had the pleasure in walking with the Bellingen Pre School kids and their carers to visit the local Fire Station. As it turned out it was a beautiful day, not a cloud in site.

Calling 000

We arrived and were greeted by the friendly firemen who showed us around. We started in the garage where they park the truck then moved to where they store all their clothes. We got to see how they get themselves prepared for when there is a fire, and who is in charge. The kids got to ask a few questions and got to see the lead they have for their pet Tiger.

In the conference room there where a load of trophies that the team had won over the years, even an old shoe that was given to them by someone they had saved. The kids though that that was a funny thing to have in their cabinet.

Outside we got a tour around the truck and the siren went off. A few hands over the ears for that one! The men then pulled out a few things to show the kids how it all works. Ladders, hoses, brooms, buckets you name it, they have it.

Stop, Drop and Roll was done by all the kids with enthusiasm, followed by Get down Low and Go, Go, Go! They all practiced ringing 000, and what a fantastic job done by all.

Now, what they all have been waiting for. The fire hose. All got to have a go, with the help of one of the Firemen.

At last a go on the firehose

After the visit, the kids received their Fire Fighting Certificate. Now they all know Fire Fighters are their friends, know how to get down low and go,go,go, and know how to dial triple zero in an emergency.

Over the years I have attended countless visits to the Fire Station. And I’m sure there are still more to come. The guys do a great job of teaching both us, and the kids on being fire safe.

Thanks guys.

Important Term 2 Dates

By Admin2, on April 8th, 2011
  • Term 2 starts Wednesday 27th April 2011
  • Fire station visits preschool Wednesday 27th April
  • Children visit fire station Monday 2nd May
  • STePS eyesight assessments Monday 16th May
  • Science on the Move Monday 30th May
  • Life Education visit Wednesday 29th June

Life Education NSW

By Admin2, on April 8th, 2011

The Life Education Early Childhood will be providing a program for Bellingen Preschool.

They will be teaching the concept of taking some responsibility for their own personal hygiene, safety and nutritional needs.

The children will be introduced to the need for exercise, sleep, a healthy diet, and sun safety.

Check out the Life Education Preschools Program online

 

Fire Station Visit - Term 2

By Admin2, on April 8th, 2011

Fire Brigades offer an educational and interactive Fire Safety Program targeting children aged between 4-6 years of age.  Fire Officers from the Bellingen Fire Station will be educating the children about fire safety and basic survival skills in the event of fire.

As Part 1 of this Program, Fire Officers will be visiting on the first day of term 2 – Wednesday 27th April for the Monday/Wednesday/Thursday group.

Part 2 of the Program will involve a walking excursion to the Bellingen Fire Station on Monday 2nd May again only for the Monday/Wednesday/Thursday group.

Science on the Move - Monday 30th May 2011

By Admin2, on April 8th, 2011

“Science on the Move” is an interactive hands-on science show that offers entertaining, educational information and activities for children 3-5 years. The show will be here on Monday 30th May.  There will be a $5.00 charge.

 
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