Bellingen Preschool celebrates UNICEF Day for Change

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 . . . → Read More: Bellingen Preschool celebrates UNICEF Day for Change

Fun in the First Term

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

 

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Before School Screening – Hearing

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

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 . . . → Read More: Book Week

Preschool Photos 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 . . . → Read More: Preschool Photos 2011

Preschool kids visit to the firestation

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 . . . → Read More: Preschool kids visit to the firestation

Important Term 2 Dates

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

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 . . . → Read More: Life Education NSW

Fire Station Visit - Term 2

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 . . . → Read More: Fire Station Visit – Term 2

Science on the Move - Monday 30th May 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.