In early childhood, courage can look like trying something new, making a friend, or speaking up when things feel hard. Joshua 1:9 reminds us, “Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” God’s promise gives children (and us as parents) confidence to face challenges knowing we are never alone. As we guide children through their learning, play, and friendships, we can encourage them to trust God’s presence. Courage grows when children feel supported, loved, and reminded that God’s strength is always with them, no matter how big or small the challenge. 

Please bring the following items every day:

• Cot-sized sheet x2
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Spare clothes and small towel (hand towel size)
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

What food to send in your childs lunchbox? A variety of whole food options while trying to avoid too much packaged and/or highly processed foods is a good place to start.

Some examples: 

• Fruit/veg: Carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, apple, berries, capsicum, cherry tomatoes (cut), grapes (cut), green beans 

• Protein: Boiled egg, chicken, rissoles, ham, meat balls 

• Dairy: Yoghurt, cheese slices/sticks 

• Other: Pizza scrolls, sandwiches, mini quiche, corn fritters, crackers and cheese, savory muffins, bliss balls 

A friendly reminder please be advised that casual bookings can be made via the Xplor app or by contacting the ELC Administration team at [email protected].

For phone enquiries, Administration is available between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If a booking is required within 12 hours of the intended time, we strongly recommend contacting Administration by phone on 5483 9517 to ensure timely processing.

If a booking is made via the Xplor app, please ensure the booking has been confirmed & accepted. If you have any concerns that the booking has not been actioned, please contact our team for clarification.

As After School Care is currently nearing capacity, we encourage families to utilise permanent bookings wherever possible to help secure placements on the required days.

If you are uncertain whether permanent bookings are suitable for your needs, our Administration team is available to provide assistance and answer any queries you may have.

This term, our Pre-Kindy learners are exploring numbers 1 to 10! In Week 1, we focused on numbers 1 and 2 through fun, hands-on activities. The children enjoyed tracing the numerals, painting them with bright colours, and using collage materials to decorate and reinforce number recognition. We’re off to a great start building early numeracy skills!

Our Kindy & Pre-Kindy kids also went up to the college last Friday and joined in the special guest visit from Freestyle Dance. Our little learners had a wonderful time dancing and listening to songs. 

• Book Week Dress-Up Week
  • Monday 18 August until Friday 22 August
  • Come along dressed as a character from your favourite book each day this week
  • You are welcome to bring along your favourite book for us to read to the class
• Prep Focus Tour  

  • Thursday 21 August 9:30am at the college

• Book Week Parade 
  • Friday 22 August – 8:50am –9:35am 
  • If your child is in Pre-Kindy and Kindy please drop off your child/ren at 8:30am to head up to the college on time for the Book Week Parade.
  • Any Parents attending please sign in at admin.
• Father's Day Picnic and Play
  • Thursday 4 September @ 2pm
  • Adventure Playground
  • RSVP to [email protected] with the numbers of guests by 29 August. 
• Holiday Discount
  • Notifications due Friday 5 September
• College Pupil Free Day (ELC/OSHC Open)
  • Friday 5 September, Vacaction Care is open for those who would like to book in. Numbers are limited.
• Mega Chapel
  • Friday 19 September

This week, our little learners put on their aprons and got hands-on in the kitchen as we baked banana bread together! It was a fun and engaging way to explore how different ingredients come together to make something delicious—and nutritious too. The kids loved mixing, measuring, and of course, tasting their creations! If you want to make it at home with your little learner find it below. 

Ingredients - 

• Brown Sugar  

• Mashed Banana  

• Butter 

• Egg 

• Flour 

• Bi- Carb Soda 

• Vanilla  

• Salt 

Method - 

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius fan-forced (320 degrees fahrenheit). Grease and line a non-stick loaf tin (approximately 21cm x 11cm, or 8 inch x 4.5 inch) and set aside.

2. Place the softened butter and brown sugar into a bowl. Beat with a stand mixer or hand-held beaters for 2 minutes or until pale and fluffy.

3. Add the mashed banana and the eggs to the creamed butter mixture. Beat for 30 seconds or until well combined.

4. Sift the plain flour and bi-carbonate soda (baking soda) into the bowl.

5. Add the salt and vanilla extract and fold together with a spoon.

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Sprinkle a little raw sugar over the top (optional).

7. Cook for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

Fun with Literacy: Magic letter painting

Grab some white note cards, a white wax crayon, some watercolor paints and paint brushes for this activity from Mas & Pas. Use the crayon to write letters on the note cards (you’ll need to press firmly to make the “magic” work.) Give your kiddos some paint and brushes, and tell them to begin painting over the card. Watch their eyes light up when a magic letter is revealed! Ask them what letter it is and what sound it makes.

Source: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/literacy-activities-for-preschoolers/