Last night our Waratah 1 and Waratah 2 educators attended a training session with an Aspire Speech Therapist. The session focused on ways to enhance children’s vocabulary and support their communication skills through both verbal and non-verbal interactions. It was a valuable learning opportunity that provided our educators with new strategies to further support children’s…
Our Rutherford Centre Nominated Supervisor and Area Manager, Lisa and Belinda, are in Canberra for the Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards where our Rutherford service is one of three finalists. Today Lisa and Belinda are participating in the National Reconciliation in Education Forum Bridging Now to Next ahead of the award ceremony tonight. Belinda and…
Tillys Gillieston Heights is turning 4 today! A huge thank you to our amazing team, families, and community for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of learning, laughter, and growth!
This week at Waratah 1 we celebrated Grandparents Day. The children were eager to show their grandparents around, playing games and enjoying a special afternoon tea together. It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen connections between generations, share stories and create lasting memories. We loved seeing the pride on the children’s faces as they welcomed…
In September, our Tigers room at Rutherford landed in beautiful Italy . The children had a wonderful opportunity to explore the food, culture and history of this amazing country. This exciting journey not only broadened their understanding of Italian heritage but also sparked curiosity while learning about the world around them. We can’t wait to…
At Tillys Greta, both of our preschool rooms have introduced a school-themed dramatic play area to support children’s transition to school. This thoughtfully designed space includes dress-ups featuring local school uniforms that have been kindly donated, as well as familiar school items such as bags, lunch boxes, pencils, and books. Through this play-based experience, children…
Congratulations to Chrystal from Tillys Gillieston Heights. Chrystal has successfully completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. This is such an incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and passion for education. You’ve not only gained valuable knowledge, but you’ve also set an inspiring example of lifelong learning and commitment…
Koala Room Magic at Tillys Bolwarra At Tillys, we believe that even our youngest children are capable, curious, and full of potential—and nowhere is this more beautifully evident than in our 0-2 years Koala Room! Guided by the inspiring philosophy of Loris Malaguzzi, an Italian educator and psychologist, and the founder of the Reggio Emilia…
Our ongoing connection with We Care Connect is something we truly cherish, as it allows our Tillys Waratah 2 and local community to come together in support of vulnerable families while teaching our children about the power of kindness and collective action. During Poverty Week, this partnership came to life through a series of meaningful,…
Exploring the Community Gardens Today the Butterfly children at Waratah 1 made the most of the beautiful sunshine with an adventure to the community gardens! They loved exploring the plants, looking closely at the chickens and learning how to care for animals and connecting with nature. Such a wonderful way to discover, explore and enjoy…