National Reconciliation Week
During National Reconciliation Week, children & staff made their mark on a leaf & added it to our Kindness Tree — a growing display of our hopes for a future filled with kindness, understanding, empathy & healing. "This tree is
Bunnings
Bunnings came to life at Kindy recently as our little tradies, gardeners & renovators dived into dramatic play. Imaginations were buzzing as they built social skills, language & problem-solving abilities — and yes, the sausage sizzle was a huge hit!
Recent Incursions
Incursions are meaningful experiences that help our Kindy children learn, grow & connect with the world around them. Last week the Toothfairy fluttered in with sparkles & smiles, sharing tips on healthy teeth, going to the dentist & foods that
Kindy turns 35
Today we celebrate 35 years of learning through play at Highfields Kindergarten! Thank you to all the families, educators & friends in our community, who have supported us through the years — we wouldn’t be the same without you. Here’s to
what’s in the birds nest
Our Teacher Mrs Moran, has peacocks visit her house that leave feathers everywhere! She shared these with the children & their idea was to paint with them. After experimentation, the children discovered etching in the paint with the feathers was
Gift of Hope Christmas Appeal
Today we launched our Gift of Hope Christmas Appeal to support vulnerable children in our region. This is our 4th year proudly supporting Hope for Our Children to bring the joy at Christmas to children who may otherwise go without.
Family Involvement
We love when Kindy families share things with us that are unique, giving everyone a chance to learn new things.
Highfields Ambulance Visit
Highfields Ambulance paramedic Al visited Kindy this week to speak with the children about the role of paramedics in our community. Al demonstrated some of his equipment & even loaded the Teachers in & out of the ambulance so we
Happy Grandparents Day
93-year-old, great grandmother Rilla reminded us that life is meant to be fun at any age during our recent Grandfriend's celebration. The children have loved bringing their Grandparent (or a Grand friend) along to Kindy as we celebrate & recognise
Evergreen Children’s Theatre
Recently the children visited the Great Barrier Reef with Evergreen Children's Theatre. We put on our imaginary wet suits, goggles, oxygen tanks & flippers before diving into learning about the environment of the reef & it's inhabitants through this interactive