BFFDC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 2020

Posted on January 28, 2020

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Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional custodians of the land which our service is built upon.
We would like to pay our respects to all Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people across the nation.

We hope all of you are doing well! This newsletter will provide you with essential information as well as fun activities. Feel free to email us any feedback regarding the newsletter and its content.

In this issue:

Acknowledgment
Important Reminders
Educator of the Year 2019
Educator-Parent/Guardian Communication
SunSmart
Summer Holidays with BFFDC
Bushfire Safety
Healthy School Lunchbox Ideas & Hacks
Beyond Blue – Be You
Australia Day
Facebook Page
The Reading Corner
School Readiness Program
Gallery

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Educators must inform the office if you are working during public holidays.
Educators must involve parents in all the educational program (programming & portfolio)
Every educator must issue an invoice at the end of the fortnight.
Ensure to sign in and sign out at the correct time on the Harmony Web app as required by law.
Post photos of daily activities on the WhatsApp group as a proof of your work (Daily Diary).
Absences require a reason and proof by law (e.g. Medical Certificate).
All Educators must inform the office regarding any Excursions prior to going ahead with them.
Daily Excursion forms and Risk assessments must be updated every year as required by law.
Non-Routine Excursion forms and their Risk assessments must be completed prior to going out as required by law.
Make sure your CPR, Asthma/Aniphylaxis is up to date.
Update your Working With Children Check when required
Like our Facebook page for fun activities and updates (link at end of newsletter).
Fire equipment check required.
Renew fire drill every three months
Fire essentials must be updated as required, following the Fire Essentials Check
Make sure your Glass Protection certificate is displayed and provide a copy to the office. All Timesheets must be submitted by Saturday evening.
Follow Sun Smart Requirements during Outdoor Activities (See example below)

Educator of the Year — 2019

Florencia Parajo

Florencia Parajo has been working with Better Future FDC since April 2018. She has continuously proven herself to be an organised, fun, caring and very active educator. Florencia has completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to enhance her service.

Her consistency in activities shown through WhatsApp posts and positive improvements as an educator and have been recognised and appreciated by Better Future Family Day Care. That is why we are proud to present her with this award. Congratulations Florencia!

Educators and Parents/Guardians Communication

Here are some ways to communicate between educators and parents/guardians. This will ensure that a positive relationship is maintained during the family day care service.

Arrange a morning or afternoon tea.
Keep an update of the child’s daily activities.
Use communication apps on your devices such as Whatsapp, Facebook to share photos and descriptions of activities.
Keep in touch through calls, messaging and email.
Ensure all important information shared between educator/parents is up to date.
Have weekly discussions on how to improve the service to suit the child and parents.

Summer Holidays with BFFDC

Below are some photos of activities with BFFDC Educators during the Summer School Holidays.

Face Painting
~ Educator Asmahan ~

Sushi Making Workshop
~ Educator Asmahan ~

Bushfire Safety Tips

Here are some links below for bushfire safety tips and plans

Tips and Plan

Healthy School Lunchbox Ideas & Hacks

Be You

Better Future Family Daycare will be in collaboration with Be You – Beyond Blue. Be You provides educators with the knowledge, resources, and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible mental health.

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

By Dr. Seuss

For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures, he addresses the Great Balancing Act (life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us.

It is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the maze of life, be they nursery school grads or newly-minted PhD’s. Everyone will find it inspired good fun.

~ Goodreads