Moe Early Learning Centre Term 3 Newsletter

MELC September Newsletter Our Program       

Team Leader Message SunSmart Season Special Dates Preschool 2020 Enrolments Anglicare Victoria Spring School Holiday Program MELC Parents Committee Messages

Team Leader Message Hello everyone, I’d like to introduce myself – I’m Hayley.

I have been at Traralgon Early Learning Centre in the admin space, I’m now a team leader at the Moe Early Learning Centre, whilst Emily is spending a short period of time at Carinya again.

Don’t worry! She’ll be back and in th MidOctober.

National Tree Planting Day was on 25 July, Room 4 and 5 travelled to College Park in Newborough to plant some trees. A sausage sizzle was provided by the Lions Club.

The Red Nose Day ‘Disco’ was a huge success, the children loved going to Room 3 for a dance.

I am looking forward to getting to know all the families.

- Hayley Cameron

Moe P.L.A.C.E 37-39 Vale Street, Moe (03) 5135 8700

SunSmart Season Spring time is here! This means we need to follow our Sun Smart practices. All children and educators are required to wear hats that protect their face, neck and ears, i.e. legionnaire, bucket or broad-brimmed hats.

Protective clothing is also recommended for outdoor play. We recommend clothing to be loose fitting clothing that protects as much of the children’s skin as possible during outdoor play, i.e. sleeves, no singlets.

MELC Newsletter - September

Special Dates Sunday 1 September

Father’s Day

Wednesday 4 September

Early Childhood

Thursday 12 September

R U OK? Day –

Educators' Day

Dress in YELLOW, fairy bread making with sprinkles, discussions about kindness and checking in with friends and family.

Monday 16 September

Playdough Day –

Wednesday 18 September

Footy Day Dress Up – Come dressed in your team colours.

Monday 21 October to Friday 25 October

Children’s Week –

Playdough making with the children- hands on fun!

Special days TBC

Early Childhood Educators Day is a meaningful celebration to a large community of Australians at the national level, as well as on a very personal level. Not just today but every day, we say... thank you!!!

Snapshot of Australia:  Over 1.2 million children attend Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services  Over 843,000 families have children attending ECEC services  Over 194,000 people are employed in the ECEC sector Early Childhood Educators' Day recognises and celebrates the work of Australia's educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care.

You may have seen our “Positive Feedback Jar” at the front desk…

Please take the time yourself or with your children to leave a message for your Early Childhood Educators here at Moe Early Learning Centre!! #LoveMyECE #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay

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MELC Newsletter - September

Anglicare – MCH Room 2 We currently have Anglicare Victoria working from our MCH Room 2 on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.

PARENTS/AUTHORISED PERSONS ONLY should be entering the code for the MELC entrance.

This is for your child’s and others children’s safety.

Please also do not hold the automatic doors open and please remember to shut the gate behind you, especially if there is a child running ahead of their parent.

Please do not let your older children sign in/out themselves on the iPad. Again, this should be used by staff and authorised persons/parents only as we use this as a reflection of who is in attendance at the service (we don’t want children signing themselves out during the day!).

2020 Preschool Enrolments On-time enrolments for preschool in 2020 have closed and first round offers have gone out.

Acceptances are due within two weeks.

Placements for late enrolments will be offered in order of receipt of application where places remain available.

If your child turns 4 by 30th April 2020, you can submit an application for registration through Latrobe City Councils Central Registration Scheme.

If you need help to complete an application, please speak to Hayley or Narelle in the office.

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Anglicare Victoria exists to protect the vulnerable Victorians in our community – a child suffering from abuse, a homeless young person, a woman escaping domestic violence, an impoverished couple unable to feed their family – people who desperately need help.

With a range of direct services, to help people overcome their immediate crises, and they are dedicated to empowering and educating Victorians, to provide them with access to brighter futures and better tomorrows.

Pop in and say ‘Hello’ to Jaz and Belinda.

MELC Newsletter - September

Spring School Holiday Program WHEN? Weekdays during the school holidays (23 September to 4 October 2019) Available from 8am to 6pm WHO CAN ATTEND? Primary Aged School Children To BOOK? Visit the Latrobe City Council website or talk to Hayley or Narelle. http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Our_Services/Childrens _Support_Services/School_Holiday_Program

MELC Parent Committee Messages The MELC committee are looking for volunteers to help us run a fundraising BBQ in Moe on Sat. 21st Sept. Please contact Sarah.

Don't forget there is still a small range of MELC Kinder t-shirts and jumpers available for sale. If you need to purchase any please contact Sarah.

Sarah - 0417 079 042 If you wish to contribute to helping out at the centre please let us know. We love parents to be involved and contribute if they can. Any assistance big or small is greatly appreciated.

Next MELC parents committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 24 September at 7:30 pm at MELC meeting room.

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