This year’s Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, is all about learning from the past and moving forward together. Every room in the centre found its own way to explore this message. 

It’s been a big week in Kindy 1! Our little legends have been busy creating not one, but two awesome displays — a bright and buzzy Bee Art wall for World Bee Day, and a thoughtful Reconciliation Week display. The timing was perfect, giving us loads of chances to explore, learn, and get creative.

We got hands-on with different art materials to make more bees, watched short videos about Indigenous animals and bush foods, read some beautiful storybooks, tried our hand at dot painting, and even built a bug and insect play table. These activities helped us learn more about nature and the rich culture of Australia’s First Nations people.

Our yarning circle continues to be a special part of our day. It’s where we raise our flags, check in on our native beehive, and care for our bush garden — all while deepening our connection to the land and each other.

On a recent walk to the library and chapel, our Kindy 2 friends spotted a caterpillar on the fence — perfect timing, since we’ve been learning all about the butterfly life cycle!

Over in Toddler 2, one of our friends shared photos from a family trip to Fraser Island and told us all about catching a fish. The next day, we made our own fishing game using sticks, string, and hoops. We “fished” in a water tray filled with sea animals and had a blast naming everything we caught — a fun way to build language and animal recognition skills.

In Nursery 2, the kids used sticks and paint to make dot art in the shape of Australia. They added colours from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to show their support — a beautiful “show of hands” for culture and country.

Junior 2 got crafty with scissors, cutting out pictures from magazines to build their fine motor skills and express themselves creatively.

Over in Kindy 3, the sandpit turned into a beehive! One child set up shovels and a yellow bucket and declared it was “a hive for the bees!” Everyone joined in, making honey and working together to balance their sandy creations.

Toddler One explored shapes and patterns using colourful paper, building their concentration and problem-solving skills through play.

And in Junior One, the kids teamed up with Nursery 2 for a lovely morning in the yarning circle. They watered the plants with rainwater and enjoyed the fresh smells, especially the mint! Just as we wrapped up our Bee Day fun, we spotted bees buzzing around the hive.

Across every room, our children are connecting with nature, culture, each other, and the world around them. What a week of wonder, learning and laughter!