Hello Families,
We’ve had a truly wonderful week at Choklits Ringwood, filled with fun, learning, and meaningful activities, especially as we came together to acknowledge Reconciliation Week. It was heartwarming to see the children engaging with such important themes through play, storytelling, art, and more.
Thank you for being part of this special journey with us!
Family Room Suggestion Box…
At Choklits, we are always striving to grow and improve in everything we do and we truly value your input. To facilitate this, a suggestion box has been placed in our Family Room (previously known as the paint room) for you to add your feedback and suggestions (anonymously should you wish). Your voice plays a vital role in shaping our future.
Highlights from the week…
Each room thoughtfully planned a range of meaningful experiences to introduce children to this year’s theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. It was a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through hands-on learning, creativity, and storytelling.
Nursery: our young learners participated in a creative boomerang-making experience. Using glue sticks, they carefully placed red, black, and yellow paper pieces, the colours of the Aboriginal flag, onto boomerang shapes. This supported their fine motor development while nurturing an early appreciation for Aboriginal culture and symbolism. The children showed pride in their work and curiosity throughout the process.
Pre-toddler: The children created their own Rainbow Serpents using paper plates, inspired by the story they read together. They enjoyed painting the plates in bright colours and also explored native flowers and leaf painting. This activity encouraged creativity, developed fine motor skills, and opened discussions about diversity and cultural stories.
Toddlers: Our toddlers prepared a beautiful bush tucker display tray, introducing native Australian foods found in the bush, such as fruits, seeds, herbs, and spices. We explored how Aboriginal peoples use banksia flowers and pine cones to filter water, and how herbs like lemon myrtle, thyme, and rosemary are used in cooking. This activity not only sparked curiosity but also gave us a meaningful way to talk about Reconciliation Week.
3 and 4 Year-Old Kinder: Our kinder children worked together to create a large Rainbow Serpent mural. Using a big paper snake outline, they added colourful pieces to bring the Dreamtime story to life. They also learned about Aboriginal symbols and created their own using markers. To complete the mural, each child added their handprint in red, yellow, or black as a symbol of unity and belonging.
In addition, to deepen their learning, our four-year-old group went on a special excursion to the Mullum Market. There, they joined a traditional smoking ceremony, explored an Indigenous art exhibition, listened to cultural stories, and observed various artworks. It was a fun and enriching day that connected our children to the broader community and offered a meaningful experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
We’re so proud of how engaged, respectful, and curious the children were throughout the week. Thank you for supporting us in creating a space where reconciliation, understanding, and inclusion are at the heart of our learning.
Educator spotlight…
We’re thrilled to celebrate a very special achievement, Farina has officially completed her Degree as an Early Childhood Teacher!
Farina continues to make a meaningful difference in our Kinder room each and every day, helping children grow into the best version of themselves. Her dedication, warmth, and passion for early childhood education truly shine through in everything she does.
She is an invaluable part of the Choklits team. Her values align beautifully with our Choklits pillars, Farina is always ready to support others, works collaboratively, communicates clearly and consistently, and most importantly, she leads by example. Her journey reflects what it means to grow, improve, and follow your dreams.
Congratulations, Farina, all your hard work has paid off! We are so proud of you and grateful to have you as part of our Choklits community.
Next week…
- Monday – Choklits Activate with Emily, Dr Chan’s visit & Kinder 3 Kids in the Kitchen with Jordan
- Tuesday – Kinder 4 Library Visit & Music with Tom
- Wednesday – Kinder 4 Additional Library Visit
- Thursday – Yoga with Tanaya
- Friday- Kinder 3 and 4 Stop Look Listen Think Incursion
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.
Don’t forget…
Dr. Chan is visiting Choklits next Monday, and it’s a great opportunity for your child to receive a flu vaccination or a general health check-up right here at the centre.
If you’d like your child to participate, please don’t forget to fill in the consent form before the visit.
Let us know if you have any questions , we’re here to help!
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.
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