In October and November we celebrate the Noongar season of Kambarang. We also were proud to be part of the First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge. It is important for all Australians to have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including their unique connection to the land, seas, skies and waterways. We are developing
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Educational value of animal visits at Kids College
At Kids College we have pets and we also have animals that visit us regularly each bringing a valuable learning experience for the children. We have had Australian wildlife visits, chicken hatchings, worm farm visits, RSPCA visits and farm animal visits. Observing, interacting with and learning to care for an animal can be a valuable
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Kids College supports NAPCAN child protection week in our village that it takes to raise a child
Kids College supports NAPCAN child protection week in our village that it takes to raise a child At Kids College we view ourselves as not just your child’s childcare but as valued members of your family and our little community. We are with you in the all important journey of raising our generation of little
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KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE CELEBRATING DJILBA IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
In August and September, we celebrate the Noongar season of Djilba and recognize the National Indigenous Literacy Day by celebrating the varied forms of storytelling of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples. At Kids College we embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories and culture into our Kids College early learning curriculum. We feel
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Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans
Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans Kids College is teaching the importance of keeping our oceans clean. We have a local Eco Artist Vee, who creates the most spectacular works of art, completely out of discarded plastic and rope she finds washed up on her local beach. Artist Vee mission
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Kids College Celebrating Makuru in June and July
In June and July we celebrate the Noongar season of Makuru, we recognize NAIDOC week in the ways we can. This year NAIDOC week was postponed however we are still doing what we can and reflecting on the past activites we have done. Last year we welcomed Josh Kelly who visited Kids College. We are
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Kids College, experts in teaching Emotional Intelligence
Kids College specializes in the ground-breaking work of fostering emotional intelligence. Over our thirteen-year history Kids College has grown and developed a very high level of expertise in fostering emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this
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Kids College Childcare celebrating Djeran in April and May
In April and May we celebrate the Noongar season of Djeran and recognize National Reconciliation week. We are all part of our shared Australian culture and we take great delight in our place as early childhood educators to share and celebrate Australia’s Indigenous heritage and build a strong foundation of shared love, respect and caring.
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TRANSITION FROM CHILDCARE TO BIG SCHOOL
Starting school is an exciting milestone for your child and family. All of you will be experiencing changes as your child settles into a new learning environment, develops new friendships, and spends time with new teachers. Sharing in the excitement involves not only recognising that change can be something to look forward to, but also
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What should you look for when choosing the best childcare service for your family?
What should you look for when choosing the best childcare service for your family? We believe each family should make the decision on which centre is the perfect fit for them and their family. So, we have written out some advice on how to choose a centre which will hopefully put the power of making
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Kids College 4 year Kindy Imagineers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Kids College 3 year Kindy Adventurers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This
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Kids College Babies Discoverers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Kids College children learning about emergency services
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency number for requesting assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have played a pivotal role in saving lives and property by calling Triple Zero and providing the information needed to obtain
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How to talk to young children about ANZAC day and war in Ukraine
Some Public Holidays and special days throughout Australia’s cultural calendar are straightforward to celebrate, such as Christmas and Easter. Others can be more complex for children to understand. As early childhood educators, and as parents, it is important that we do our best to honour these important days that commemorate past tragedies and help children
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Kids College Schoolies Vacation care, Before and After school care Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Teaching dental health to children
Early childhood is the time when most lifetime habits are established. It offers the greatest opportunity to provide socialisation for good health and primary prevention of dental decay. At Kids College we are in an excellent position to provide appropriate oral health information and start creating an awareness in children of how to have good oral
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Teaching young children basic first aid skills
Teaching young children basic first aid skills Teaching young children basic first aid skills could be more important than we think. If they do come across a situation it is best, they have been prepared and will hopefully deal with the situation calmly getting the help they or someone else needs. We teach these skills
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KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE TEACHING CHILDREN PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOUR
Protective Behaviours is an empowerment program that promotes happy, healthy, adventurous and life enhancing activities, all within a framework of safety. Just as you would keep a child safe from the sun by using sunscreen we keep our children safe by empowering them with lifelong skills of assertiveness, self-confidence, problem solving and communication. The Protective
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Science week at Kids College Food: Different by Design
Science week at Kids College Food: Different by Design Kids College is a Food Systems Hero ‘Food: Different By Design’ is the school theme for National Science Week 14-22 August 2021. It honours the United Nations International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. This is an
The Dreamtime is a commonly used term for describing important features of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs and existence. Dreamtime is the foundation of Aboriginal religion and culture. It dates back some 65,000 years. It is the story of events that have happened, how the universe came to be, how human beings were created and how their
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Reconciliation Action Plan at Kids College
Kids College respects our shared Australia culture and are actively teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are working with the Narragunnawali organisation and have developed our Kids College Reconciliation Action Plan specific to our Whadjuk region. This article covers our Kids College RAP and our involvement with the Narragunnawali platform. Kids College
The Aboriginal heritage of our West Australian region All Australian students and children need to grow up understanding and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions to increase respect and build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community. Noongar people have a profound physical and
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