Woodworking at Greta The Whale Room at Tillys Greta have been busy exploring woodworking through a variety of methods including using real life tools such as hammers, nails and saws as well as using our very own woodworking table. Using real life tools provides children with meaningful, hands on learning experiences where they can…
Loose parts play & teamwork We had some wonderful new loose parts items bought in to our Cooranbong centre today and the children were eager to explore these setup in our yarning circle. The children were very curious and went over to explore the different items as they quickly discovered the reels fit perfectly onto…
Walking Together: Our Reconciliation Action Plan 2026–2027 We are beautifully proud to share that Tillys Waratah 2’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been officially published through Narragunnawali. What is a rap? A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a formal commitment to reconciliation. It documents how a school or early learning service will strengthen relationships, respect…
Community connections at Tillys Greta Last week our preschool children and educators went on an excursion to our local primary school. Whilst there, the children were invited to enjoy a story in the library, followed by a packed lunch and time to explore the playground equipment. Excursions like these provide valuable opportunities for children to…
At Tillys Abermain, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to express themselves through meaningful and engaging experiences. Through an inclusive and individualised approach, children are supported to explore their interests and participate in experiences in ways that are meaningful to them. This sensory-rich water play experience encouraged creativity, exploration and self-expression, resulting in a…
At Tillys Cooranbong we love receiving, reading & engaging with letters from Shirley Pearl and her bush friends Last week, we received another exciting letter from Shirley Pearl that was shared with our Possum, Wombat and Bilby educators & children In her letter, Shirley told us all about her adventure on a boat with a…
Waratah 1 Little Leaders Over the past few weeks, the children across our Sunflower and Castle Rooms have been learning about what it means to be a leader and who would like to be part of our Waratah 1 Little Leaders group. This week in our Little Leaders meeting we voted in our group name,…
Nurturing the Whole Child at Tillys Waratah 2! Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before they turn five? This week (3–9 August), our close-knit community at Tillys Waratah 2 is proudly celebrating Early Learning Matters Week! At Tillys Waratah 2, we deeply know the importance of early learning and how…
Spin art This week in the Green Tree Frog Room at Gillieston Heights we explored a fusion of art and movement implementing spin art. The educators set up a sensory swivel in a large space and provided paint and large pieces of paper. The children were very intrigued by the set up and showed curiosity…
Today, Waratah 1 proudly supported Jeans for Genes Day, coming together to raise awareness and funds for vital genetic research. Children and educators wore their favourite jeans to show their support, creating a wonderful sea of denim throughout the centre! To make the day even more special, our amazing educators brought in or made a…