At CCC ELC, we believe that strong partnerships with families and our wider community help children thrive. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. When we work together — sharing information, goals, cultural traditions and insights — we create a consistent and supportive learning environment for your child. This allows us to: 

• Better understand your child’s strengths, interests and needs 

• Support smooth transitions between home and ELC 

• Build children’s confidence and sense of belonging 

• Ensure our program reflects your family’s values and culture 

Connecting with our wider community also enriches children’s learning. Whether through College events, or local guest speakers, children develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging within the world around them. 

Community engagement helps children: 

• Build social confidence 

• Understand their place within a broader community 

• Experience real-world learning opportunities 

We invite our ELC families to get involved by: 

• Sharing feedback and ideas 

• Contributing to program experiences 

• Participating in events and special days 

• Communicating regularly with educators 

When families, educators and the community work together, children benefit from a consistent, caring and connected environment that supports their wellbeing and development. Thank you for partnering with us — we truly value your involvement. 

Items to Bring Every Day - ALL labelled with your child's name:

• Cot-sized sheet x2
• Hat
• Water bottle
• 3 sets of spare clothes and small towel (hand towel size)

Tuckshop can be ordered through the Flexischools app. Download the app and follow the prompts. 

"Be kind to one another." - Ephesians 4:32 

Ingredients

• 265 g (1 ¾ cups) self-raising flour
• 170 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
• 1 egg beaten
• 60 g (¼ cup) vegetable oil
• 240 g (1 cup) milk
• 125 g blueberries fresh or frozen
• 2 tbs raw sugar optional, for sprinkling

  Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius fan-forced (200 if using conventional).

• Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper muffin cases (see tips below).

• Sift the self raising flour into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar and stir together. Create a well in the centre.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil and milk.

• Pour the liquid into the well and very gently fold the mixture together (the batter should be slightly lumpy - do not over-mix).

• Very gently fold through the blueberries (do not over-mix).

• Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases (fill ⅔ to the top).

• Sprinkle each muffin with raw sugar (optional).

• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.

• Allow to cool in the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Blooms Room has been very excited to begin our buddy partnership with the CCC Year 5 students! This special connection has already created beautiful opportunities for shared learning, leadership and friendship across age groups.

During our first visit, we walked to the Year 5 classroom where the students warmly welcomed us and read a selection of engaging stories. Our children listened attentively, asked questions and enjoyed the one-on-one attention from their older buddies. It was wonderful to see the Year 5 students confidently using expressive voices and showing such care and patience.

The following week, the Year 5 buddies visited Blooms Room. Our children proudly took on the role of tour guides, showing their buddies around our classroom and outdoor environment. They explained our learning spaces, shared favourite play areas and invited the Year 5 students to join in activities. Together, they engaged in creative play, building experiences and collaborative games.

This buddy program is supporting confidence, communication skills and a strong sense of community. We look forward to continuing to build these meaningful connections throughout the year! 🌿

Introduce children to the sensory joy of creative stamping using everyday leftovers! This simple, calming activity supports fine motor development, creativity, and sustainability by transforming food scraps and recycled materials into art tools. 

You Will Need: 

• Leftovers such as celery stumps, fruit off-cuts, bubble wrap, or small pieces of cardboard 

• Paint 

• Paper or cardstock 

• A plate or large lid for paint 

• Something to protect your workspace (newspaper or a tablecloth) 

What to Do: 

Set up a space ready for painting by covering the table and preparing your materials. Pour small amounts of paint onto a plate or lid and spread it slightly to make stamping easy. Laying out all materials within reach helps children work independently and confidently. 

Encourage children to dip their leftover items into the paint and press them onto the paper to explore patterns, textures, and shapes. You might like to suggest using warm colours or cool colours together, this helps keep colours vibrant and avoids muddy brown tones. Allow children to experiment freely, noticing how different objects create unique prints. This open-ended approach invites creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. 

A wonderful way to create art, reuse materials, and celebrate creativity together! 

Go to Kiwico to check out these stamped napkins! 

• Play Friends, a playgroup aimed at Mums and Pre-school aged children, will soon be starting. Please stay tuned for more information. Flyers will be available at the ELC and College in coming weeks. 

• Healthy Harold visits Kindy - Monday 16th March

• Healthy Harold visits Kindy Again - Monday 30th March

• School Holiday Discount Reminder 

  If your child will not be attending the Early Learning Centre during the school holidays, please notify Reception as soon as possible, or at least two weeks in advance, to receive a 30% discount on fees. 

  School Holiday Dates: 
  Term 1 concludes: 2 April 
  Term 2 commences: Monday 20 April 

  Please email Reception to confirm your child’s absence. 

• EARTH HOUR – MARCH 28 

  Earth Hour is a great opportunity to slow down and spend time together. Children can learn about saving energy and looking after the environment in simple, meaningful ways. Earth hour doesn’t have to just be one day a year, make it a weekly or monthly thing. Switch off more often and read a book or play a game via candle light.  Learn more here 

  NATIONAL RIDE ‘2’ SCHOOL DAY – MARCH 20 

  Join more than 350,000 children across the nation and ride, walk, scoot and skate to pre-school or daycare today. National ride ‘2’ school day promotes healthy habits, active lifestyles, and safer, more sustainable ways to travel within our communities. It also helps children learn important road safety skills, including Wearing helmets, following road rules and being aware of others when travelling. Let’s celebrate active travel and the positive impact it has on children’s health and the environment. Find out more here