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The Power of Children’s Voices: Empowering Our Future Leaders
At Stepping Stones, we firmly believe that all children have a voice and deserve to be heard. This philosophy is at the heart of our Children’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) Committee, where we provide a platform for our young learners to express their thoughts and opinions on matters that affect them. Why Children’s Voices Matter…
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Living Safely with Dogs: A Special Incursion for Our Preps
Our prep for school children at both services, had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a special incursion focused on Living Safely with Pets. These engaging presentations offered valuable insights into how to interact safely with dogs, equipping our young learners with important lessons that will help keep them and their furry friends safe. One…
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Celebrating Our Superhero Educators: A Day of Joy and Recognition
This year, we wanted to honour our incredible educators in a way that truly reflects their importance in our community. To celebrate Educators Day, we combined the festivities with Superhero Week, because let’s face it—our educators are our real-life superheroes! In the lead up to the event, we held a Children’s QIP meeting, where the…
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Part 2 of Gather & Graze: Enhancing Support for Children’s Behaviour
We recently hosted Part 2 of our Gather & Graze professional development series, featuring the insightful psychologist Marina Bailey. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for our team of educators, along with colleagues from local services, to come together and delve deeper into effective strategies for supporting children’s behaviour. As educators, we know that understanding…
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Red Nose Day: Get Silly for a Serious Cause!
Red Nose Day is a cherished occasion in Australia, combining fun and fundraising to support a vital cause. Since its inception in 1988, Red Nose Day has grown into a major campaign that aims to raise awareness and funds for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and other sleep-related infant deaths. It’s a day when Australians…
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The Value of Bush Kinder in Early Childhood Education
In recent years, the concept of bush kinder has gained significant attention in early childhood education, and for good reason. At our Bexley service, we embrace this innovative approach by running a weekly bush kinder program for our preparation for school group. This experience transcends traditional learning, offering children the invaluable opportunity to connect with…
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Celebrating the Magic of Reading: Book Week 2024
This year’s Book Week theme, “Reading is Magic,” brought children, educators, and families from our services together to celebrate the enchanting world of books. It was a week filled with wonder, adventure, and a little bit of mystery! Each day, we welcomed special mystery readers who took the children on thrilling journeys through the pages…
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Stepping Stones Embraces the Olympic Spirit: A Celebration of Unity and Sportsmanship for Our Little Learners
The Olympics have long stood as a powerful symbol of unity and community, bridging people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. In early childhood education, such global events offer a unique opportunity to explore these themes within our services. Inspired by the spirit of the Games, we designed an engaging educational program for the children that…
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Building Bonds: A Memorable Ladies’ Night In with Our Bexley Team
This weekend, our Bexley service celebrated a fantastic ladies’ night in, underscoring the vital role of team bonding in our Stepping Stones community. The evening was a delightful blend of joy and connection, starting with engaging games that sparked friendly competition and collaboration. We enjoyed a grazing table overflowing with delicious bites, which set the…
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Navigating the Transition to School: Reflecting on a Successful Information Evening
Transitioning to school is a milestone filled with anticipation and decisions for both children and their families. Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting our Transition to School Information Evening, an event aimed at providing families with the knowledge and support they need as they embark on this important journey. The evening was a resounding…
