4th October, 2007

It is immensely satisfying to see Charley’s Place building into such a warm and welcoming community. The children have done a marvelous job settling in and adapting to their new environs and the staff are developing into a cohesive and supportive team.
Parental involvement with the centre is more than welcomed. If you would like to contribute to the daily program, or if you have a special skill to share – eg musical skills, dance skills etc – please mention it. We would love to incorporate you into our activities roster for the benefit of all the children at the centre.
As always, my door is always open if there is anything that you would like to discuss with me or any way that I can enrich your child’s experience at Charley’s Place.

From the rooms:
Down on the Farm: We have had a busy time since the last newsletter. Spring is in the air and the children are spending more time outside in the mornings doing various activities while the mornings are still cool. If you wish to supply sunscreen for your child, please ensure that it is clearly marked with their name.

In the Jungle: Over the last month the children have enjoyed playing outside in the mornings as the days are getting hot. Art activities the children have enjoyed include pudding mix painting, painting bees, serviette butterflies using an eye dropped and easel painting. Inside the children have enjoyed puzzles drawing, threading, dolls and home corner play.

In the Outback: We have been continuing our theme of ‘Spring’ – the children have been enjoying learning about this. We have also been learning about the country China and have a great display in our room to have a look at. Next week we are starting to learn our numbers and alphabet, concentrating on learning to write our names.

Camp Coolibah Vacation Care: The Camp Coolibah kids have been having a blast using a clay wheel, creating cups and plates and doing loads of arts and crafts. They have taken trips to the swimming pool and movies but they all agree that the highlight of the holidays has been the clay making. Friendships were made and we are all counting down to the Christmas holidays. (10 weeks)