Friday March 7th, 2025
Hello Families,
We can hardly believe it’s already March, time is flying by! Our first week of autumn was filled with exciting new learning experiences, hands-on activities, and cooking adventures that sparked curiosity and created unforgettable memories for the children. This week, we also took a moment to celebrate the incredible women who inspire us every day with their strength, courage, and kindness. A heartfelt Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women in our Choklits community, you make the world a better place!
Exciting News…
New Opening Time Choklits Ringwood is now open from 6.30 am to 6.00 pm. 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.
Highlights from This Week…
Nursery: Our little adventurers had an absolute blast in the kitchen as they created their own delicious pancakes to celebrate Pancake Day! It was a fun, hands-on experience that brought plenty of giggles and smiles. To add even more excitement to the week, the children enjoyed a sensory-packed bubble popping session that sparked their curiosity and delighted their senses.
Pre-Toddlers: The Pre-Toddlers were introduced to the enchanting world of the Very Hungry Caterpillar experience! They got a close-up look at their very own Chrysalis, and will be observing it every day, eagerly waiting to see the magical transformation unfold before their eyes.
Toddlers: Our Toddlers dove into an exciting gardening adventure with Rohan, learning all the essential tips to nurture healthy herbs and vegetables. The little green thumbs worked hard, making sure our plants thrive! The Toddlers are also buzzing with excitement about their own chrysalises and are diving deep into the fascinating life cycle of butterflies.
Kinder 3: The magic of the Very Hungry Caterpillar came alive in Kinder 3! The children kicked off their week by welcoming their class pupa, which is preparing for its big transformation into a stunning butterfly. The children were captivated by the changes the pupa will undergo and cannot wait to learn more. The story inspired some lively discussions about how caterpillars change into butterflies, and the children expressed their creativity by making playdough caterpillars! It was an excellent opportunity for them to practice fine motor skills while learning about the butterfly’s life cycle.
Kinder 4: What an exciting week for Kinder 4! The children were captivated by a timelapse video of a Monarch butterfly’s life cycle and learned new words like “chrysalis” and “pupa.” They had a blast discussing cocoons vs. pupas. The fun continued at the library, where Bethany introduced them to Sam the library bear! The kids had a great time searching for Sam, and he even helped scan their new books, making the visit extra special!Inspired by a butterfly video, the children explored the bushes near the playground, discovering spiders, barrel ants, and various plants. They took photos and discussed the difference between healthy (green) and dead (brown) plants. Inside, they used their creativity to make paper caterpillars, carefully cutting, gluing, and rolling the paper to develop their fine motor skills.
In addition, we’re excited to announce that we’ve started Yoga with Tanaya, happening every Thursday! Tanaya will guide the children through different yoga exercises, promoting physical development and overall well-being. It’s a perfect way to help the children focus, stretch, and grow!
Educator Spotlight …
Sukh, our amazing Toddlers Room Leader, has demonstrated incredible dedication and passion over the past few weeks, and it’s shining through in the wonderful transformation of the Toddlers Room! One standout example is the inviting learning area she created, where the children can explore the life cycle of a butterfly, color recognition, and the days of the week. A huge shoutout to DJ and the entire team for their support and hard work in making this all come to life!
Here’s what we’ve planned for the week ahead…
- Monday – Public Holiday – Choklits is closed
- Tuesday – Music with Tom & Kinder 4 Library Visit
- Thursday – Messy Play and Yoga with Tanaya
- Friday- Holi Celebration
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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