National Science Week – Bolwarra

National Science Week – Bolwarra There has been some exciting experiments happening at Bolwarra for National Science Week! 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Today, the Platypus children engaged in a chemical reaction experiment using bicarb soda, vinegar and food dye. What happened in this experiment? Well, as the vinegar and the bicarb mix they have a chemical reaction that release…

Bolwarra Dinosaur Incursion

Bolwarra Dinosaur Incursion Yesterday the children at Bolwarra Tillys had a exciting visit from Just Dream Productions and their dinosaur friends! We learnt some amazing facts about fossils and dinosaurs, did a fossil dig and craft together, and even got to meet and pat the dinosaurs! 🦕🦖

International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship 🌈✨Happy International Day of Friendship! ✨🌈 The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. During early childhood, developing friendships and trusting relationships between peers is helpful…

Petition for the Aboriginal Flag

Petition for the Aboriginal Flag Did you know.. The Australian & NSW state flag flies high on the Sydney Harbour Bridge all year round, yet the Aboriginal flag is only flown for 15 days of the year? During NAIDOC week, the children celebrated & explored many different aspects of the history, culture & achievements of…

Visiting the nursing home – W2

Visiting the nursing home – W2 Today some of our Desert Rose preschoolers from Waratah 2 with their educators Tamara, Brie and Daniel visited Maroba Nursing home to perform some amazing musical items! Our Desert Rose friends begun by reciting their welcome to country and decided to pump up the jams by performing some of…

Abermain Reading Groups

Abermain Reading Groups Last Friday afternoon a group of year 2 students from Abermain public school visited for story time. The children made a story each to share with our children at Tillys Abermain. The connection between our local primary schools assist in the transition to school process and create great links to our community.…

Tillys College of Childcare – Rutherford

Tillys College of Childcare – Rutherford Tillys College of Childcare has began taking enrolments for their mid-year intake at the new training facility located within the Rutherford long day care service. This gives students the opportunity to learn from experienced educators and gain hands on experience while training at the college. For more information on courses…