Throughout this week at Bolwarra Tillys we have been involved in evacuation drills to prepare us in case there is ever an emergency. We conduct drills four times per year and include varied scenarios. Today there was a mock ‘fire in the laundry’. We practiced what we would do in that situation and moved as…
Last week at Greta, in our Transition to School Program, our Pre-schoolers have been exploring different aspects of science. Our children have always enjoyed the story, “Room on Broom” by Julia Donaldson, therefore to extend on this interest and to incorporate our subject of science, the Pre-schoolers were given the opportunity to create potions/ perfumes…
Over the weekend the educators of Tillys Abermain enjoyed a team building experience at Pinot and Picasso. It encouraged the educators to bond and to allow their creativity to flow while painting there representation of good vibrations.
There is something really special about engaging young children in woodwork at Waratah 2. It is so different from other activities. The smell and feel of wood, using real tools, the sounds of hammering and sawing, the use of strength and coordination, the focus and concentration on their little faces as they create, imagine and…
The Lions room at Tillys Rutherford are currently exploring all things dinosaurs! This interest led learning journey emerged from the childrens voices after discovering one of our huge dinosaurs outside. So far the teachers and children have explored dinosaurs in playdough, painting their interpretation of a dinosaur by using a picture of a real dinosaur…
This week at Muswellbrook Tillys we replanted one of the garden beds. The Toddler children have taken responsibility for caring for the plants and ensuring they water them daily and are also being very careful of the plants to ensure they are not stepped on or pulled out. Gardening has many benefits for children including…
At Tillys Fern Bay we believe that all children are creative and capable…. we also extend this belief to our wonderful educators. Recently, we were busy creating together building upon strong relationships with an act of collaboration, creativity and community. Thank you to our wonderful Educational Leader Talia who is a wonderful artist for guiding…
“Held biennially since 2017, the Narragunnawali Awards is the first national awards program that recognises and celebrates Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. Finalists are acknowledged for strengthening relationships, building respect, and providing meaningful opportunities in the classroom, around the school or service, and with the community. Online applications for the Narragunnawali…
At Waratah 1 last week we invited the local fire brigade to come out and look at where we gather during fire drills and if we need to look at an external option. Bevan from Mayfield brigade came out to discuss our best options. Obviously the children were excited to see the big fire truck…
At Waratah 1 yesterday the children from the Castle room explored International Day of Women and Girls in Science, as well as Chinese New Year with some fire work painting. The children used a big drop sheet with water balloons filled with paint, spray bottles with paint and squirt bottles with paint. Using their trial…