Brooklyn Early Childhood Centre

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

The last day of term will be at the usual time on

 21^st of December 2010.  We will be re-opening Thursday 27^th of January 2011.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DATE: 

17 December 12.00 to 2.45pm.

This date was organized around the advertised primary school term dates  in October (which have since changed) as well as the availability of the Magician.   We will not close at 12.30 due to funding.  Unfortunately due to space restrictions we need to restrict attendance to enrolled children and baby siblings only.  Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but some changes were unforeseen.

THANKS to those who participated in the working bee last Saturday – Angelique, Shirley, Bronwyn, Murray, Luke and Marc for the putting shelves into the back room area.  Thanks also to Gayle and Murray who supervised outside in the painting, waterblasting and weeding.  Thanks Sean, Kate, Jeremy, Dean and Michelle, Sophie, John, Erik, Simon, Gilli, Alicia, Tania, Geordie, Beth and Sylvia and to Clare/Cherie for providing the morning tea.  And also thanks to Lauren who co-ordinated the whole thing from the teaching team end and also turned up on the day.  The back yard looks amazing!!!

Many thanks to Geordie Tsourgas who organized the donation/delivery of 20 Litres of paint as well as two corrugated rollers and trays for the working bee on Saturday which you can see on the fence outside.  Dulux has a community sponsorship program supporting community based enterprises within that scheme.  Thanks Dulux !!!

PHOTO FUNDRAISER!!!!

On November 15th and 16th at 9.30am ex-BECC parent Catherine Cattanachtook portraits of the children at special reduced rates for childcare clients as a fundraiser – Catherine will donate 10 percent of your order total back to the centre. Last year we raised over $200 towards cultural resources.  These photographs are beautiful and at a fraction of a cost of studio shots.  Funds to be used for water play eqpt this year. http://www.catherinecattanach.com

ALL ORDERS/CHEQUES FOR PHOTO’S NEED TO BE IN TO THE CENTRE BY MONDAY DEC 6^TH.  ONLINE PAYMENTS NEED TO BE MADE BEFORE THIS DATE.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

REMEMBER IF YOUR CHILD HAS HAD A VOMIT OR DIAORHEA BUG THEY MUST BE KEPT AT HOME UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER THE LAST LOT OF VOMIT ETC

Please remember as part of our healthy food policy we have a ban on peanuts and peanut butter products in the centre! 

If your contact details change it is imperative that you inform us as soon as possible so that we can amend our records. 
Jarvis Lowndes have reassigned the work to be carried out on the circuit board to a date that is yet to be confirmed so until that time washing will have to be sent home!

From this term all children will need to be sun  blocked at home and  bring a named sunhat.  We will reapply sun block after lunch.  Sunshade grant in process which means there will be limited shade in the backyard – please make sure you send your child with a hat no matter what the weather looks like!

URGENT REMINDER . . . .

ENROLMENTS -   Remember if your circumstances change over the Christmas holidays and you do not require your child/children to be enrolled at BECC in the new year YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GIVE NOTICE AND PAY FOR THE FOUR WEEKS AS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. 

Important dates:

End of year closure – we will be closing for the year on 21/12/10- opening dates to be confirmed.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DATES AND DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED SOON TOO!!!

THANKS to those who organised the movie night fundraiser as well as everyone who sold the movie tickets. In particular Raegan who got the whole thing happening and booked the movie. Mark Kisby from Tommy’s Real Estate who is also Raegan’s partner for sponsoring the event and donating the wine and drinks upon entry at the door. Thanks also Vida who produced the poster and the tickets. Raegan and Mark again for the donation of dinner for two voucher at Crazy Horse, a Tommy’s Real Estate gift box and Penthouse Cinema Movie vouchers including coffee. Murray and Tania for the ride on a Harley Davidson, Merino woollen blanket, breakfast for two at Joe’s Garage as well as Just Paterson Real Estate for all the bags of lollies. Thanks for all the spot prizes, Nigel Willis Orthapaedic Surgery for two bottles of wine. Ryan’s family for the donation of a tin full of jelly beans, Karen for a Penthouse movie voucher for two including wine and The Wine Cellar in Brooklyn for two bottles of wine. All of the contributions made the night a success. We will be using the funds to buy equipment for the outdoor area!

Thanks also to Jack’s family for the donation of pots for the backyard. To Daniel’s and Mila’s families for the donated plants. Also thanks all those families that have contributed to the nature table… the children are really enjoying this curriculum area.

NEW PHOTO FUNDRAISER!!!

On November 15^th and 16^th at 9.30 am we have photographer and ex-BECC parent Catherine Cattanach (http://www.catherinecattanach.com) coming in to take portraits of the children. Catherine offers special reduced rates for childcare clients, so this is a great opportunity to get professional photos of your children at discounted prices. Catherine will donate 10 percent of your order total back to the centre.  You are welcome to bring siblings in so that you can get photos of the kids together. These photographs are beautiful and at a fraction of a cost of studio shots. Funds to be used for waterplay equipment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

We have replaced the medical supplies, batteries and candles etc as well as all the food and water in the emergency supplies bins. We have updated our information at the WEMO office in the event of a major emergency. Our emergency plan and procedure policy is displayed just inside the door if you would like further information.

If your contact details change it is imperative that you inform us as soon as possible so that we can amend our records.

Jarvis Lowndes have reassigned the work to be carried out on the circuit board to a date that is yet to be confirmed so until that time washing will have to be sent home.

From this term all children will need to be sun blocked at home and bring a named sunhat. We will reapply sun block after lunch. Sunshade grant in progress which means there will be limited shade in the backyard – please make sure you send your child with a hat no matter what the weather looks like!

COMMITTEE NEWS

Many thanks to Salena for your work on the committee. And to Sophie for all your work as Centre Secretary 2009/2010 and for taking on the role of Chairperson for the year! Thanks Mike for continuing in the role of Treasurer pending a replacement. Thanks Roz, Stephen, Michelle, Angelique and Vida for your support in these roles.

REMEMBER if you wish to give notice of your intention to leave you must give one months notice in writing – including during the Christmas break period. Let Jo know asap!

TEACHING TEAM – Sadly Lauren will be leaving BECC at the end of the year. Applications for the position close November 5 to allow time for the interviewing process and an appointment to be made.

WORKING BEE (Installation of shelves and backyard cleanup.)

Saturday 27^th November

From 9.30 am

Backroom/storage area tasks will include:

Emptying back cupboard

Putting in the lining sheet

Measuring up and constructing shelves

Be good to have some more handy people about preferably with tools good for constructing shelves. Drills, hammers, rulers and tape measures, squares etc. There will be plenty of non-skilled jobs to do – so all others welcome!!!!
THANKS – Angelique

Backyard cleanup tasks will include:

A general tidyup,

Prepping and painting fence

Sandpit maintenance

Please see the notice up at the centre and add your name to the list on the wall at BECC.

Please see the notice up at the centre and add your name to the list on the wall at BECC.