Hello Families,
It’s been a short but truly incredible week here at Choklits Ringwood! Our service shared many magical moments with our butterflies as they captivated us all with their stunning colours and intricate patterns. But that’s not all, our week was also bursting with vibrant colours and rich cultural traditions as we joyfully celebrated Holi, the festival of colours. It was a beautiful experience that filled the air with excitement and brought us all closer together.
Highlights from the Week…
Nursery: To celebrate Holi, our nursery children explored vibrant colours by decorating white shirts with fabric paint, connecting with the festival’s traditions. They also engaged with sensory items, shaking sensory bottles, playing with blocks, and examining colourful pieces at the sensory table. This hands-on experience not only celebrated the spirit of Holi but also helped develop their fine motor skills and sensory awareness.
Pre-Toddlers: Our little learners in the Pre-toddler room had a fantastic time painting their own butterflies outside in the yard. In addition, they had a blast creating colourful play dough, a fun activity that not only sparked their creativity but also helped develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory exploration. Play dough is a wonderful tool for children to strengthen their hand muscles, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and express themselves in a tactile way.
Toddlers: The toddler children had an eventful week filled with discovery and creativity. They began by witnessing the miracle of life as they closely observed a newly emerged butterfly, which they lovingly named Florence. The children were mesmerised by its delicate beauty before releasing it into the sky, marking a truly magical moment. Inspired by this experience, the toddlers eagerly participated in a fun and engaging art activity, painting their own butterflies with vibrant colours, expressing their creativity and imagination. To continue the celebration of colour, the children also joined in the festivities of Holi, the Festival of Colours. They participated in a lively and interactive activity that not only introduced them to the cultural significance of the festival but also allowed them to explore colours in a hands-on way
Kinder 3: Our Kinder 3 children caught the butterfly fever as well, joining the Kinder 4 children in a truly special moment when they released their butterflies into the sky. It was a heartwarming experience that filled the children with awe and wonder. Alongside this, the Kinder 3 children also participated in the Holi celebration, diving into a fun science experiment where they learned about primary and secondary colours. This hands-on activity not only deepened their understanding of colour mixing but also sparked their curiosity and creativity. It was a week full of learning, exploration, and shared memories for our little learners.
Kinder 4: Inspired by the butterflies, the Kinder 4 children engaged in an exciting art provocation where they were encouraged to create their own versions of butterflies. They carefully observed the intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and the different parts of the butterfly’s body, using these details to guide their creations. In addition to their creative work, our Kinder 4 children are also focusing on school readiness by practicing phonics and developing important life skills. Each day, they practice packing up their backpacks, a simple but essential task that helps them build a sense of responsibility and prepares them for their transition to school. It’s a wonderful blend of creativity and readiness, setting the stage for future success!
Educator Spotlight …
A big shout-out to Tracey, not only because it’s her birthday week, but also because she has truly exemplified our Choklits pillar of collaboration over the past few weeks. Tracey has been an incredible team player, consistently supporting our practices. A perfect example of her dedication is her willingness to take on the earliest shift with our new opening hours. Tracey’s positivity, teamwork, and commitment make her such a valuable part of our team, thank you for all you do!
Exciting News…
New Opening Time Choklits Ringwood is now open from 6.30am to 6.00pm. Our superstar educators, Tracey and Leila, will be waiting to greet you early every weekday!
Footy Tipping is back. Our famous Footy Tipping competition is back for 2025. Please click here to find out more. Round 1 starts today at 7.40 pm so you still have time to join in the fun!
Annual Centre Photos with Vision Portraits …
Once again, the team from Vision Portraits are coming to Choklits Ringwood to capture gorgeous photos of the children from Monday, 24th March to Thursday, 27th March 2025 (inclusive). It is a one stop system where everything is booked and paid for online so just head to https://Chokringwood25.eventbrite.com and go from there …
Here is some further information from Vision Portraits…
“Our professional photographer/s will be at your centre to capture creative and beautiful photos. We take around 25 photos for each child & loads of variety. We only take photos of children that are registered. When registering please select the day you would like your photos taken – ignore the times!!
Our prints are just $10 each and digital photos are only $20 each. We have fabulous packages available.
There is a $30 registration fee per child. The registration fee is deducted from each child’s order if placed by the order due date. Eventbrite also charges a small fee when you register.
The online gallery link is emailed to you within 3-5 days of the last photography day.
Registrations close on Friday, 21st March 2025. LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE $50.
We look forward to meeting your little ones”.
Autumn is here …
With the arrival of Autumn comes our new seasonal menu for Autumn. Please visit choklits.com.au/autumn-menus-2025/ for more information and to learn more about our incredible chef, Jordan.
Here’s what we’ve planned for the week ahead…
- All week – Cultural Diversity Week
- Tuesday – Music with Tom & Kinder 4 Library Visit
- Thursday – Happy Feet Fitness and Yoga with Tanaya
- Friday – Celebrate Harmony Day
Be sure to check our Calendar of Events for full details of these and other upcoming excursions, incursions, and celebrations.
Community Connection…
Trident Gymnastics (a small business owned by one of our Choklits families) offers Play Gym classes where young children experience 1.5 hours of exciting play, fun, and adventure. Please click here for more information.
We’d love your help to help us improve at Choklits …
So, don’t forget you can send us feedback or share your ideas at any time regarding our service, practice, policies or curriculum in a couple of different ways-
- In person at Choklits, either verbally or in writing using the clipboards provided
- Via phone or email
- Using our National Quality Areas Feedback Form
- Using our Policy Feedback Form
- Visiting choklits.com.au/contact
Thank you again for your ongoing support. We look forward to another wonderful week ahead!
Have a great weekend,
Janine, Jenny, and the Choklits Team
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Please check the calendar below for important upcoming events, feel free to share with your family and friends.
Our Centres
(03) 9879 5888