We're excited to welcome everyone back for the final term of the year. Term 4 is always a special time as we celebrate the achievements of the year, enjoy fun in the sun, and look forward to a range of exciting events and rich learning experiences. May God bless us in our final weeks together, let's make the most of them! 

ENROL FOR 2026 // At CCC, we prepare students for God’s world and His future by building a strong foundation for faith, learning, and life. When our families feel supported and cared for, they naturally want to share their experience with others, and now, there’s even more reason to spread the word!

For 2026, if you recommend a family to CCC and they enrol, both families will receive $500 off 2026 tuition fees (T&Cs apply). Help us share the love and invite more families into our CCC community.

For more information, visit our website www.ccc.qld.edu.au or contact our Enrolments officer on (07) 5481 1000 today. #thecccway #headhearthands

Dear Families,

A reminder about the difference between Permanent and Casual bookings at our service to help you plan ahead.

Permanent bookings are an ongoing booking that:
• remains the same from one week to the next
• must remain unchanged for a minimum of 3 weeks
• are chargeable regardless of attendance

Casual bookings are one off bookings that:
• can be booked at the last minute for emergency care. This is provided that we have vacancies. If there is no vacancy, we will put your child on a casual waiting list and will contact you if a vacancy 
becomes available
• are designed to support families taking on casual work and shift work
• can be cancelled at no cost, provided 24-hour notice via email is given

If you have any questions or need to make changes, feel free to reach out to us, our office hours are 8am - 4pm.

ELC Family Photo Fundraiser – October 11 & 12 

We’re excited to welcome back Kaity from Bird and Bear Photography, the talent behind our beautiful ELC School Photos, for a special Family Photo Session!

Join us for a 15-minute professional mini photo session for just $30, which includes a 5x7 matted print and access to an online gallery where you can purchase additional images.

📅 When: Saturday 11 October & Sunday 12 October
🕘 Time slots: Every 20 minutes between 9:00am – 1:10pm

To book: Email reception with your preferred time and the number of participants – the more the merrier! Payment can be made over phone or by eftpos in centre.

Whether you're overdue for a new family photo or looking for a meaningful early Christmas gift, this is a fun and affordable way to capture some memories – all while supporting our ELC community!

All bookings need to be sent through before Thursday 3pm. 

With the hot weather upon us as we lead into spring, we’ll be offering water play from time to time to help the children cool down and have some fun!

As it may happen on warmer days without much notice, we kindly ask that you keep the following items in your child’s bag at all times:

A sun-safe hat

Sun-safe clothing or swimmers

We’ll provide sunscreen (Please let us know if your child requires a specific sunscreen)

A towel

Having these items packed and ready means your child won’t miss out when water play pops up! Thanks for helping us keep playtime safe and enjoyable!

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!

Please take a moment to check the lost and found table in the ELC foyer. We’ve had a number of items turn up recently, and we’d love to see them returned to their rightful owners. Thank you!

As we begin Term 4, we remind families that illness can still be present in our community. Please keep your child at home if they are unwell and remember to mark them as absent in Xplor.

You’ll find a helpful poster below outlining the required and recommended exclusion periods for common illnesses and infectious conditions.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy!

The school holidays kicked off with a splash, literally! With the sun shining and the temperature rising, kids swapped uniforms for swimmers and turned the playground into a water wonderland. Laughter rang out as children ran through sprinklers, sprayed each other with water sprayers, and played water twister. Buckets, sprayers, and lots of creative splashing made for endless fun and unforgettable memories. It was the perfect way to cool off, unwind, and celebrate the school holidays. Here's to more sunny days, wet feet, and happy hearts! 

• CCC Launch into Prep Transition Morning

  • 9:30am – 10:45am 16/10/2025 

• CCC Launch into Prep Transition Morning & Parent connect

  • 9:30am – 10:45am Parent info session 29/10/25 

• Vacation Care bookings open – 6/11/2025 

• Kindy Transition

  • 9:30am – 10:45am 12/11/2025 

• CCC Launch into Prep Transition Morning

  • 9:30am – 10:45am 13/11/25 

• Fire drill 

  • Please arrange pick up outside of this time as we will not be answering the door during the evacuation.

  • 18/11/25 at 2pm

• ELC Concert & BBQ 

  • 21/11/2025 at 5:30 - 7pm

  • More details to come 

  • Please RSVP by 14/11/2025

• Kindy Graduation(Kindy families only)
  • 1/12/2025 at 6pm
  • More details to come
  • Please RSVP by 19/11/2025
  • Please limit additional family members to immediate family members and grandparents only. 
  • Friendly Reminder due to government restrictions under the National model code which does not allow us to take any photos or videos on personal devices. Just a reminder when visiting the ELC to uphold this regulation. 
  • We will have a photographer to document the evening.

Spring is the perfect time to brighten up lunchboxes and family meals. “Eating a rainbow” simply means offering fruit and vegetables in many colours across the week. Each colour generally delivers different vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients that help growing bodies and brains.

Reds often bring antioxidants, oranges and yellows are rich in carotenoids, greens offer folate and fibre, and blues/purples can be packed with polyphenols. You don’t have to serve every colour every day; think variety over the week and keep it relaxed and fun.

Winning strategies for fussy eaters

• Small, pressure-free tastes: Offer coin-sized bites alongside familiar foods. Repeated, calm exposure works better than bargaining. (Ensure size and texture is appropriate for age)
• Make it dippable: Hummus, yoghurt, or tzatziki with veg sticks (capsicum, cucumber, carrot) adds flavour and fun.
• Blend and sprinkle: Grated carrot or zucchini in sandwiches and bolognese; finely chopped spinach in omelettes; corn in mini fritters.
• Skewer colour combos: Cherry tomato (red), cheese cube (yellow), cucumber (green). For little ones, use blunt-ended food picks.
• Smoothie ice blocks: Banana + spinach + pineapple blitzed and frozen make a cool after-play snack.
• Keep it predictable: Serve new foods with safe favourites. A simple “you don’t have to eat it” can reduce mealtime battles.

Smart lunchbox swaps

• Swap crisps → wholegrain crackers + cheese + capsicum sticks for crunch, protein and colour.
• Swap fruit straps → fresh fruit or no-added-sugar
• freeze-dried fruit as an occasional treat.
• Swap biscuits → 2-ingredient oat-banana bites (ripe banana mashed with oats; bake until set).
• Add a rainbow roll-up: wholemeal wrap with cream cheese, spinach, grated carrot and beetroot.
   

Make colour visible
Children love to count and sort. Use bento sections or silicone cups to group colours. Name the colours out loud “I can see red strawberries and green cucumbers” to build language and curiosity without pressure.

Try this at home: Count the Colours
Create a simple weekly chart (Mon–Sun) with columns for red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple, white/brown. Each time a child tastes a colour, they place a sticker or make a tick. Celebrate effort, not perfection, every taste counts. At the end of the week, ask: “Which colours did we try most? Which colour should we hunt for next?”

Time-saving tips for busy families

Wash and chop veg once, store in clear containers at eye-level.
Keep frozen veg and berries on hand—they’re nutritious and quick. Build a rainbow platter once or twice a week and let everyone choose two colours to try. Involve children in shopping: give them a “colour mission” (e.g., “Find something purple!”).

Safety notes
Slice foods to an age-appropriate size (e.g., halve or quarter grapes, soften very crunchy items). Always supervise eating, especially for younger children. If your child has allergies or medical needs, follow your health professional’s advice.

Small steps add up: one extra colour this week is a win. The goal is a cheerful, low-pressure path to more variety, more often.

Source: Nutrition Australia. (2025)
Retrieved nutritionaustralia.org/recipes/

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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