​​​​​​Psalm 25:5 reminds us, “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, and my hope is in you all day long.” Young children are natural learners—curious, observant, and eager to explore. We can nurture this by providing rich experiences, asking open-ended questions, and celebrating their discoveries. Learning happens in everyday moments—through play, conversations, and time in nature. When we connect learning to God’s truth, children see that growing in knowledge and growing in faith go hand in hand. By guiding with patience and encouragement, we help them become confident, joyful, lifelong learners. 

At CCC’s Early Learning Centre we believe every child is a precious gift of God.  

Our practices are based on Biblical wisdom, our professional knowledge of child development, current research and practical experience in early childhood. We believe that children learn best when provided with opportunities to test their own understandings in an investigative, unhurried environment. We facilitate safe, adventurous play-based learning experiences, appropriate to each child’s varied abilities and developmental progress. 

We believe parents are the most important educators and nurturers in a child’s life and that we are privileged to support parents in this role. 

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

Join Us for the CCC Book Week Parade!
We warmly invite families to attend our Book Week Parade on Friday, 22 August. The parade will begin promptly at 8:50am and conclude at approximately 9:35am.

To help us start on time, we kindly ask families to drop off children by 8:30am. Please note that this early drop-off will not affect session times or fees.

If you plan to attend the parade with your child, please remember to sign in at Reception upon arrival.

We look forward to celebrating the joy of reading together!

Friendly reminder Friday, 5 September is a student free day for CCC students. If you’d like to book Vacation Care on that day, please reach out to [email protected] Numbers are strictly limited.

Winter is a common time for colds, flu, and other infectious illnesses to spread.

Find a handy poster below outlining the required and recommended exclusion periods for common illnesses and infectious conditions below.

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.

As the colder months bring sniffles and seasonal bugs, Little Arrows will take a short break over the winter period. We’re planning to ease back into things with a couple of informal playdates in Spring, once the weather is warmer and little ones are feeling better.

Any special College events will be shared via email so you can still stay connected and join us if you wish. Thank you for your ongoing support of Little Arrows. We look forward to gathering again soon — happy, healthy, and ready to play!

We have had a busy few weeks in our Toddler room. And the children have enjoyed visits from parents, coming to share what they do with the group. 

Thank you to Matthew’s Dad from the Police Force and Reuben’s Grandad from the Fire Brigade visit as the children have been learning about our Emergency Services and what an important job they provide. It was very exciting for the children to experience this. We also had a wonderful visit from Joel’s Dad, who brought in his guitar and sang songs for the children. We will continue to learn some of these songs and join in the next time you come. 

Last week was also Science Week and the children engaged in some little experiments. They particularly enjoyed our ‘Milk Magic’ activity, involving using milk, food coloring and dish soap to create an appealing swirling effect. They practiced their fine motor skills as they squeezed colors from the droppers then applied cotton tips into the milk, watching the colors move around. 

This Term we have also included a sports lesson from Miss Williams each Tuesday morning. The children have been developing gross motor and coordination abilities. As they navigate varied obstacle courses and practice ball skills. It is also helping the children to follow instructions and develop their social skills. 

• 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

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (defrosted)

• 3 tbs Vegemite
• 2 cups Woolworths Tasty Shredded Cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160° fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
2. Spread each sheet of pastry with 3 tbsp of Vegemite and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly over each sheet.
3. Roll each sheet tightly into a scroll and slice the scroll evenly into 12 pieces.
4. Lie on the tray and bake for 10-15 minutes.

Dear families, 

Our CCC Early Learning Centre is a great childcare centre, however, there are always ways to improve.  Our goal is for every child to feel safe, supported and nurtured in a Christ-centred learning environment. 

Your feedback will help us provide a quality education for your child(ren) and set the strategic directions for CCC and the ELC. 

Kind regards, 

Ross Waltisbuhl  
Principal 

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Parents hear all the time that it’s important to read to kids. But why exactly is that? The benefits of reading together go far beyond learning to read. 

Reading to young children is an important way to help them build language skills. It exposes them to new words and ways of using language. It also helps them learn general information about the world, which makes it easier for them to learn about new subjects once they get to school. 

Books also help children build empathy and learn how to handle challenging feelings. Parents can use reading time as a chance to talk about emotions and how to cope with them. For example, you might say: “Have you ever felt as angry as the girl in this book? What would you do if you did?” 

Even a few minutes of reading together gives you and your child a chance to slow down and connect with each other. And the sensory experience of sitting with you and hearing your voice also engages their brain in a way that makes learning easier. 

There’s no one right way to read to your child. You can read to them in any language, or multiple languages. You can do it at the same time every day or change up the routine. Your child doesn’t even need to be sitting with you — just sitting nearby with a book while they play can be a way to connect. 

The important thing is for your child to hear words and language and to have books be part of their daily life. Any steps you’re able to take can make a big difference. 

Hannah Sheldon-Dean (May 13, 2024). Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child Retrieved from https://childmind.org/article/why-is-it-important-to-read-to-your-child/ 

 READING AND BOOK-BASED ACTIVITIES 

• Try books with rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Many young children enjoy books like Ten little fingers and  
  ten little toes by Mem Fox, Hairy Maclary by Linley Dodd and The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. 

• Encourage your child to turn the pages and talk about what they see. Use your finger to guide your child’s eyes from left to right across the page as you read and point out certain words or phrases. 

• Try lift-the-flap books or touch-and-feel books. You could even make your own book with objects your child likes to look at and touch. 

• Encourage your child to take the lead with reading – for example, ‘Where do we start from?’ Every so often, stop reading and ask your child what they think will happen next. 

• Link books with real life. For example, if you’ve read a book about playing in a park, you might like to take your child to the local park and point out swings that look like the ones in the book. 

• Encourage your child to act out the story that you’re reading. For example, you can ask your child to hop like the kangaroo in the book. 

• Follow your child’s lead with reading. Encourage your child but try not to push them. Experiment with different books to see what your child likes, and just have fun! 

  Source: raisingchildren.net.au