Joy is a deep, lasting gladness that comes from knowing God, not just from our circumstances. Unlike temporary happiness, true joy remains even during life’s challenges. It is a gift from the Holy Spirit that fills our hearts with hope and peace. In our families, joy grows when we focus on gratitude, celebrate blessings big and small, and trust in God’s goodness together. Smiles, laughter, and shared memories become signs of God’s presence in our homes. Let’s nurture joy daily, remembering that the joy of the Lord is our strength and a light in every season. 

Learning About Emotions 

Over the past few weeks, the children in the Pre-Kindy Room explored emotional regulation through face matching, emotion sorting, and reading The Colour Monster story. They discussed feelings like anger, calm, happiness, sadness, and fear, learning to recognise and name emotions in themselves and others. These activities support EYLF Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity, as they build emotional awareness, empathy, and social skills. 

Colour Fun Run 

• Friday 30 May

• 1 pm - 1:30 pm at the oval beside the Adventure Playground

• Please wear a white or light-coloured shirt that you don't mind getting dirty. Please send along a full set of clean clothes to change into after the Colour Run
• Please let us know if you do not want your child to be woken from their sleep for them to participate in this activity
• Don't forget a pair of shoes and a hat

ELC Emergency Lockdown Drill 

• Monday 2 June - 11 am 

• Please note from 11 am-11:15 am children/families/staff will not be able to enter/exit the building. Please consider this when dropping off or picking up your child/ren on this day.

OSHC Emergency Lockdown Drill 

• Monday 2 June - 4:30 pm 

• Please note from 4:30 pm-4:45 pm children/families/staff will not be able to enter/exit the building. Please consider this when dropping off or picking up your child/ren on this day. 

OSHC Fire Drill 

• Friday 6 June - 4:00 pm 

• Please note from 4:00 pm-4:20 pm children/families/staff will not be able to enter/exit the building. Please consider this when dropping off or picking up your child/ren on this day. 

P&F Meeting 

• Friday 13 June 9 am - 10:30 am at College Administration, all are welcome to attend.

OceanLife Education Incursion 

Monday 16 June, 9:30 am (Toddler & Pre-Kindy) and 10:05 am (Pre-Kindy & Kindy) 

College Junior Athletics Carnival 

• Wednesday 25 June, further details to follow 

When you shop at small, locally owned businesses, you’re not only making an eco-friendly decision, but one that’s great for your local community. When you purchase at small locally owned businesses rather than nationally owned, more money is kept in your community because locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers,  

and farms. Purchasing local helps grow other businesses as well.  

You may even be able to find a local farm near you that allows you to pick your own produce. It’s a fun day out and helps children make connections between the food on their table and where it comes from.