Goodstart Early Learning Nirimba

Through exploring herbs and spices, children engage in rich sensory learning, develop descriptive language, make cultural connections, and investigate the natural world in a fun and meaningful way.

Art is a part of being at kindy, where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and express themselves freely through creative experiences that support their learning and development.

Thank you to Andrew Wallace - LNP Federal Member for Fisher, a valued member of our community, for recently visiting our centre and spending time with the kindergarten children. The children enjoyed listening to the story he shared and chatting with him. Thank you for taking the time to connect with the children and contribute to their learning and sense of community.

As part of National Reconciliation Week, we have included a variety of meaningful experiences and learning opportunities in our program to help children develop an understanding of, appreciation for, and connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and traditions.

We like to do sensory play here at Goodstart Nirimba, giving children opportunities to explore, create, and learn through hands on experiences. Sensory activities support creativity, problem solving, motor skills, and overall development while making learning fun and engaging.

In the afternoons, our centre cook Peter prepares a delicious and nutritious snack for children to enjoy on their way home. It’s a great way to finish the day and helps ensure children leave the centre with a full tummy and a smile.

Well done to Jess, who was voted this month’s Educator of the Month by our families in recognition of the positive impact she has made within our centre community. This initiative allows families to acknowledge the dedication, care, and strong relationships our educators build with children and families each day.

Literacy and reading are important in early years because they support children's language, communication and creativity. Through books, storytelling, songs and conversations children can build early skills needed for learning, relationships and future reading and writing success.

Our centre library has been set up to encourage children to develop a love of reading, storytelling, and literacy. Children can independently explore a variety of engaging books and are able to sign books in and out to take home in a library bag to enjoy reading with their families.

Recently, we celebrated our very first birthday with a fun afternoon shared with our families, children, and community. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea, face painting, and a special smoking ceremony that made the celebration even more meaningful. A special thank you to Stockland Living and Undumbi Culture for attending and helping make our birthday celebration so special.