Hello everyone,
A warm welcome to all our new and returning preschool families! We’ve had a wonderful start to the year, with the preschool atmosphere feeling beautifully calm and relaxed, both inside and out.
Digital Management System Update
Thank you to everyone for your support as we explored onboarding preschool onto a CCMS. It was an incredibly stressful process, as the company we signed up with provided only YouTube tutorials and left many of our queries unanswered. After much consideration, we have decided to continue with our paper-based sign-in/out system. We believe this ensures better accountability and aligns more closely with the needs of preschool children. I have also been in contact with the Digital Hub team from the Department to explore other solutions that better reflect Currambena’s philosophy.
Settling into Preschool
For many children, the start of preschool is known as the “honeymoon period,” where they initially separate easily from parents. However, once they realise preschool is a regular part of their routine, they may become more reluctant to say goodbye. Every child settles in at their own pace, so please feel free to chat with us if you have any concerns.
Building Connections
Our Elders—children who have been in preschool for a year or longer—have been embracing their role in guiding and supporting new children as they settle in. We are also seeing new friendships forming and existing ones being re-established. Throughout the week, we’ve had many lovely visits from children in The Ladybirds, our first primary class, most of whom were in preschool last year.
Focus on Safety
We have been focusing on safety and feeling safe in preschool, using the SAFE series from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Discussions have included the importance of asking before touching another person, as well as recognising and respecting personal boundaries.
Preschool Information Night
We warmly invite all preschool parents to our Preschool Information Night on Wednesday, 12h February 2025 from 6 to 8pm. The evening will begin on the decking, where all teachers will be introduced to families before we move into the preschool classroom. We will discuss the preschool year, how we document children’s learning, our curriculum, and the transition from preschool to primary at Currambena. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with one another. We encourage all families—both new and returning—to attend.
Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Love,
Katrina, Lisa, and Abi