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My Lockdown Diary – Stay at home resource for parents
The My Lockdown Diary is an fantastic diary for families to document (and distract from) social Isolation. Click Here to View
Play Australia Newswletter
Play Today – building connection and play through covid-19 Find ideas to stay CONNECTED and keep PLAYING through the current pandemic. Now more than ever before, we must help our children PLAY TODAY so we all can experience a better tomorrow. CLICK HERE to read the...
Latest Update on COVID-19 for Shine Bright Families
Dear Shine Bright Kindergarten Families, Please find attached our most recent correspondence relating to COVID-19. We will continue to keep you updated and share information as we work through this challenging and complex situation. Take care and keep safe! Kind...
New Central Office Arrangements
Due to the Coronavirus (COVD-19) the Shine Bright office is currently closed to the public. Our office staff are working remotely. To speak with one of our staff members please call 03 5443 1229 You can also send an email to: Shine Bright: info@shinebright.org.au In...
20 Days of Play At Home
Playgroups Victoria have created a page titled 20 Days of Play At Home, with helpful resources for families who are spending time at home. Click on the link below to learn more https://www.playgroup.org.au/news/20-days-of-play-at-home/
Echuca South Kindergarten – Staying positive during COVID-19
WITH doors closing left, right and centre, Echuca South Community Kindergarten have let the public know their’s are open and ready to spread positivity in this tough time. The staff and remaining students came together yesterday to create a vibrant message that is now...
Huntly Family Fun Day
Shine Bright EYM attended the Huntly Family Fun Day on Sunday February 16. A HUGE congratulations should be said for the City of Greater Bendigo, as well as other organisers for managing such a successful event. In 2019 the tempearature soared to a whopping 40...
Maiden Gully Kindergarten Breaks Ground
Shine Bright EYM celebrated on Friday 7 February 2020 with the 'Sod Turning' at their future Maiden Gully site. Attended by Education Minister James Merleno MP and Maree Edwards. As well as being a leader in Kindergarten and Early Years Education, the facility will...
Connecting with Culture on Dja Dja Wurrung Country
Hello - Womindjika - Welcome Noah's Ark Inc and Communities for Children Bendigo are privileged to have worked with members of our local community to create 'Connecting with Culture on Dja Dja Wurrung Country' - a short video which has been developed through...
Important Information from the Australian Government regarding the coronavirus
Please note the following link to provide families and staff of Shine Bright EYM Kindergartens. Click Here to learn more
Echuca South 2020 Vacancies
Shine Bright EYM is your local community kindergarten and the leading provider of kindergarten services in Central and Northern Victoria. We will nurture your child into a happy and confident learner. Our Echuca South Kindergarten currently has prekindergarten...
Spring Gully Kindergarten has been awarded a grant!
Great News!!! Spring Gully Kindergarten has been successful with a grant application. Made possible by Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant for a Bush Tucker Garden! We are going to create a bush tucker garden. Learning about how different plants were used by local...
Woorinen Kindergarten has been awarded a grant!
Great News!!! Woorinen Kindergarten has been successful with a grant application for a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant for an Indigenous Garden! The Indigenous Garden project aims to educate the children to gain an understanding of sustainability, and caring for the...
Rochester Kindergarten Video
The children of Rochester Kindergarten created a photo book of animals and locations in the Campaspe region which included the local indigenous words. This book is available to view at Rochester Kindergarten and the Shine Bright Bendigo office. To continue to share...
Heathcote Kindergarten – Healthy Food Program
At Heathcote Kindergarten, we provide fresh fruit and vegetables for afternoon tea, recipe ideas for sandwich alternatives and evening meal ideas. www.therootcause.com has been our main resource for inspiration and motivation. The Smiles For Miles recipe program have...
My Kids & Me Parent Course
Strengthening relationships with kids in care CentaCare Bendigo have 7 week course available, specifically designed for parents whose children are in Out of Home or Kinship Care. View the flyer below to learn more, including the times, dates and booking...
Community of Learners Project
Family involvement in a child’s education is so important. “Children perform better academically and socially when their families are involved with their education.” “Children learn and develop best when they are part of a community of learners, a community in which...
Swan Hill Carols by Candlelight
With a free BBQ, face-painting, jumping castle, this event is always a must for our Swan Hill families. Starting from 6 pm at the Riverside Park - Swan Hill on Sunday December 15 2019.
Identity Panels – Celebrate the uniqueness
The children at Shine Bright Woorinen Kindergarten recently created identity panels to celebrate what makes them unique. Identity panels help observe the uniqueness of each child through a self portrait and a photograph, while the placement of them together presents a...
New Free Hearing App
A new free hearing App makes it easier to detect issues in preschool children. An estimated 10% of schoolchildren suffer from hearing loss. Left undetected can lead to speech, learning, and behavioural problems. The Sound Scouts hearing check App is FREE for all...
2020 Vacancies Flyer
Hello Please find below links to the flyer for 2020 vacancies. Please share this among your families and other key stakeholders. Bendigo Flyer Campaspe Flyer Swan Hill Flyer
Marong Shade Grant Success!
The Marong Kindergarten Parent Advisory Group (PAG) recently applied to the City of Greater Bendigo for a grant. This grant will go towards the purchase a retractable shade sail for the swing area. Highlighted as an area of priority, the swings are in high demand by...
Free Community Event
Eaglehawk Children's Festival - 15 November 2019 The Eaglehawk Children's Festival is returning Friday 15 November 2019 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in Canterbury Park. Shine Bright will be attending with a great activity for children, and available to ask questions about 2020...