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At Neangar Kindergarten we have been doing a number of very exciting experiments, allowing the children to ask a question, take a guess and then test. The children have been curious and engaged in the learning at hand, asking questions and making predictions along the...

To celebrate National Science week, Strathfieldsaye Kindergarten conducted an experiment with bicarb soda, oil and coloured vinegar to create lava lamps. Strathfieldsaye kinder friend Rosie had made one of these a few weeks earlier at home and brought it in to share...

Visiting Sam The Story Tram On Monday 5 August 2019 the Possums from Neale Street Kindergarten walked to the Bendigo Tram depot, and boarded Sam the Story Tram. This was the first time the Possums had ventured outside the Kindergarten, meaning excitement was high...

Kennington Kindergarten Shine Bright EYM - Kennington, had park ranger Ami visit to plant trees and shrubs with the students. This type of activity is perfect for kindergarten aged children as it: Engages all the sensesEnhances fine motor developmentIntroduces kids to...

https://www.screencast.com/t/D3TB89ZAkL Campaspe Prekindergarten And Kindergarten Enrolments Are STILL Open, click on the link below to enrol Click Here to Enrol in Campaspe Click Here to Enrol in Swan Hill or Bendigo

Bush Kinder - Snake Awareness and First Aid This term we are reviewing the Bush Kinder - Snake Awareness and First Aid policy and would value any input that you are able to share. You can view the policy below.

Bush Kinder - Extreme Weather This term we are reviewing the Bush Kinder - Extreme Weather policy and would value any input that you are able to share. You can view the policy below.

Strengthening relationships with kids in care Starting today (Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 10 September, this 7 week course is specifically designed for parents whose children are in Out of Home or Kinship Care. To learn more, download the flyer below Download

We have reached the halfway mark in the year! Our Winter Newsletter is now out and available to read from the link below with important information for families including enrolments for 2020. Click Here to Read Newsletter

The Shine Bright Annual Report is now available for reading below. The Shine Bright EYM 2018 Annual Report is now available, information regarding the success of our rebranding, Maiden Gully project and office relocation included. A highlight of the year was the Staff...

What are they? Why are they important? The Excellent rating is the highest rating an education and care service can achieve under the National Quality Framework.  The awarding of the Excellent rating by ACECQA indicates that a service is embracing continuous...

With nearly three million copies in print, "Have you Filled a Bucket Today" is reaching thousands of families and schools in countries around the world. With your help, we are creating a kinder, happier, and more bucketfilling world! Shine Bright Kindergartens...

Winter is here, and despite it being the nicest time to be rugged up warm at home, it's important that kids still get outside and play! Nature Play WA have come up with this great list of 25 things you can do in winter. So grab some warm clothes, a friend and get...

Koorie Inclusion Consultant The Koorie Inclusion Consultant (KIC) will determine community ECEC issues and priorities elicited through consultation within the 9 Victorian Inclusion Agency regions in which they operate. They will also be responsible for engaging the...

Digital Policy Statement This Statement provides an overview of existing research about young children and digital technologies in four known areas of importance in early childhood education: RelationshipsHealth and well-beingCitizenshipPlay and pedagogy Click Here to...

The following story, written by Renee Jain, was originally published on GoZen. Whether your child has a slow-burning fuse or explodes like a firecracker at the slightest provocation, every child can benefit from anger management skills. As parents, we lay the...

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the biggest reform in the history of early childhood education in Victoria to provide all three-year-old children access to subsidised kinder. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino today joined...

Now Available To Read Shine Bright families by now will have received the Autumn Newsletter via email. Click on the link below to read and learn more about Shine Bright Early Years Manager. Click Here

Who doesn't love Bluey on the ABC... An inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience. A great role model...