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Narragunnawali Awards 2021

“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…

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Congratulations Tillys Fern Bay!!

Congratulations to Tillys at Fern Bay on being rated EXCEEDING! Tillys Play & Education Centre Fern Bay has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework. The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services across Australia. Services are assessed against the…

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Thank You Jullarnje!

Yesterday afternoon Waratah 1 received an amazing present from Jullarnje, who is one of our children from last year that has now began primary school. Jullarnje is from Bundjalung Nation and also the Yuin Nation. On the back of her painting she has described the meaning behind it. “All the families coming together at Tillys.…

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Happy 25 Years Abermain

Happy 25 years Tillys Abermain! Today Tillys Abermain celebrated turning 25 years old. Everyone wore party hats and sung happy birthday to celebrate 25 years as a childcare service. We are currently in the process of organising a family fun day to celebrate this amazing milestone. Watch this space.

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Kindergarten Dramatic Play At Fern Bay

To support and encourage a positive transition to school for the Pelican children at Tillys Fern Bay Educator Caitlin set up a dramatic play space representing ‘Going to school’. The space is designed to provide the opportunity for the children to engage in play that allows them to explore ideas surrounding big school. They have…

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Fern Bay Science Experiments

Recently at Tillys Fern Bay we have been participating in some science experiments. For children of all ages, the benefits of science experiments are enormous. By participating in science projects it helps develops a child’s resourcefulness, planning and problem solving skills. It also nurtures intellectual curiosity, helping children acquire new ways of asking questions and…