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
- Training
- Educator-Parent/Guardian Communication
- SunSmart
- Healthy Summer Drink Recipes
- Beyond Blue – Be You
- Winter Clothing Charity
- Facebook Page
- The Reading Corner
- School Readiness Program
- Remembrance Day
- Gallery
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- 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).
- Daily Excursion forms and Risk assesments must be updated every year 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.
- Follow Sun Smart Requirements during Outdoor Activities (See example below)
TRAINING
2nd NOVEMBER
Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator Training
BFFDC in collaboration with Dreamtime Explorers
Thanks to all the Educators who attended. You will receive your certificates in the following couple of weeks. A special thanks to Educator Asmahan Farran for bringing a healthy food platter.
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.
Be You
Better Future Family Daycare will be in collaboration with Be You โ Beyond Blue. Be You provides educators with the knowledge, resources, and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible mental health.
Visit our Facebook Page
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
By Bill Martin Jr., John Archanbault, Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. “A told b, and b told c, ‘I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'”–which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit.
The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. “A told b, and b told c, ‘I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'”–which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. – Goodreads
School Readiness Program
GALLERY
Shape Art & Craft
Recycling
