For Families

Banksia Day Books

1 October 2024
30 September 2024

Wattle and Grevillea Day Books

1 October 2024
30 September 2024

Bluebell Day Books

1 October 2024
30 September 2024

Nature Play Video

Campfire Flinting Movie - Enter Class code - wd4pwjy
Nature Play Video
Video of Fun at the Stream
Nature Walk Video

Family Library

Important Information

Hand Washing/Sanitising is required by everyone on arrival at Heritage
COVID-19 - Updated information for Families in 2024
Illness and Infectious Diseases Exclusion Periods 2024
Heritage phone number - 0434 435 101 - for arrival notification, absence and illness reporting and emergencies.

Heritage News 2024

Family Afternoon - Celebrating all members of our Community. Join us for a campfire and yummy snack! Monday 2 September 2024 4:30-5:45pm
We are seeking volunteers for a sub-committee specific for the planning and managing of the transitions to the new building, as well as fundraising connected to that. Please contact Heritage if you would like to volunteer.
The Heritage Early Childhood Centre Special General Meeting will be held at 5.00pm on Thursday 1st August, 2024, in person and via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87362826194?pwd=EYzNkrV8kf7ZkJ3zqG9jaaJCpZ7Doe.1
30 July 2024 - The ANU, with Heritage and UPCCC, have agreed key terms to ensure the future of Heritage operating on the ANU campus. The University has confirmed that the proposed tender process will not proceed. This will see UPCCC and HECC begin operations in the two new facilities from January 2025.
Book Week 2024 - dress up on Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd August
Term 2 2024 Newsletter
Join the Heritage Parent and Alumni Parent Advocacy Groups - QR Code
Parent Update Meeting Slides
Draft Letter for Parents and Save ANU Childcare Centre Petition
Update for Families, 21 June
ANU Letter to Parents, 20 June
ANU Letter to Parents, 13 June
19 July - Educator Development Day (HECC CLOSED)
15-18 July - Pyjama Week
Policies currently being updated: Transition to School; First Aid; Illness and Infectious Diseases - all feedback welcome.
Our monthly Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 11 June from 5.00pm. All welcome.
We will be having our Parent/Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 18th June/Friday 21st June. Please find the sign-up sheet in the Preschool room. It is preferred to have these interviews in person, so please have a chat to one of the educators if this does not work for you. Keep an eye out for an email containing your child’s Learning Report.
Wildbark Guided Family Night Walk - Meet us on Friday 31 May, from 6pm.
The new date for Wiradjuri Echoes ‘child appropriate’ session will be next Wednesday the 22nd of May at 2:30pm. Arrival from 2:15pm recommended.
An invitation to our Preschool Reconciliation Session with Duncan and Jakida from Wiradjuri Echoes on Thursday 16 May.
Join us for our Family Morning on Friday 10 May.
Policies currently being updated: Responsible Person in Charge Policy; Heritage Code of Conduct/Ethics - all feedback welcome.
Developing a Sense of Belonging Survey 2024
Term 1 2024 Newsletter
Nutrition for the Under 5's - Talk by Michelle Saunders on Thursday 18 April, 5.30pm, Preschool Room. RSVP via: https://forms.office.com/r/c7zfUw6qg6. zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83104397336?pwd=vc1fnA4Am4IVvyOraJFlmWa8Fo3EbC.1. Meeting ID: 831 0439 7336. Passcode: 651876
Photo Days: Monday 8th of April and Thursday 11th of April
‘Parent/Teacher Interview’ sheet is on the Preschool door for next Friday 22nd March and Wednesday 27th March. If you would like to catch up for a chat, pop your name down.
Our AGM is on Tuesday 19th of March - 4:30-5:45pm. All welcome.
Harmony Week 18-22 March 2024 - join us on the Morning of Thursday 21st March
Our monthly Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 12 March from 5.00pm. All welcome.
Our monthly Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 13 Feb from 5.00pm. All welcome.
We have our Special General Meeting, 18th Jan at 4:45 pm, to officially set our fees for 2024, we hope you can make it!
Term 4 2023 Newsletter
All families are invited to drop their children off inside in 2024. This might be a big change for some children to adjust to, so it is usually best to develop a predictable drop-off routine for your child and listen to the great advice of educators to help with this big adjustment. We also have some fantastic resources/strategies to assist when a child is going through separation anxiety.
We will be saying our final farewells to any graduating preschoolers on Thursday, 25th January. The February transition will occur in the first week of Feb (Monday, 29th January).
Policies currently being updated - Food Safety and Emergency and Evacuation - all feedback welcome.

Useful Links

ECA Code of Ethics
News Archive - 2000-2023
The Personnel Group in ACT/QBN, a not-for-profit organisation, is now offering psychology services in Braddon to children, adolescents and adults and on building healthy relationships.
Starting School: A Guide for Families
Transitions Tool Kit for Helping Your Child with Disability Manage a School Transition
My First Day at Big School
First Year at School: Essential Tips for Parents and Carers
Starting Blocks Factsheet - Transition to School
ACT Drop in Clinics for Speech, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - What does the Child Development Service do? - What is a Drop in Clinic? - Referral Information
Safe Sleep Hub - Red Nose Australia latest guidelines
"You Can Do It" Self Belief Article and Parenting Resources
There's a Book for That
Australian Children's Education and Care Authority
Child Care Subsidy Information if you are New to Child Care (COVID-19 update)
Inclusion Support Flowchart for Families
Starting Blocks Factsheets
ACT Immunisation Requirements for entry into School, Preschool and Childcare and Exclusion Guidelines
Enrolments for ACT Public Schools
ACT Public Health Alerts
Health Direct
Exclusion Periods for Childcare and Schools
Staying Healthy in Childcare - NHMRC Factsheets
Royal Children's Hospital - Kids Health Information
Asthma in the Under 5's Booklet
ASCIA Action Plans for Allergy and Anaphylaxis
ASCIA Information for Parents - Peanut, Tree Nut and Seed Allergy
Australian Dietary Guidelines
Lunchbox Ideas for Early Childhood Settings
Cookbook for Babies and Toddlers
Australian Dental Association - Dental Health for Children 0-11
Public Dental Health Services and Child Dental Benefits Scheme
ACT Health - Find a Service
Toilet Training Information Sheet
Gastro Information Sheet
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Factsheet
Roseola Factsheet
Head Lice Factsheet
Water Safety Factsheet
10 Ways to Support Your Child During Bushfire Season
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology website - Latest weather information
ESA website - ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) - Apps, Bush Fire ready plans and StormSafe factsheets.
ACT Health website - Air Quality - Outdoor Smoke – Health Impacts
AirRater - Free Smartphone app provides real-time information on air quality.
Canberra Pollen Count and Forecast
Extreme heat - ACT Health advice and information
Trampoline Safety Article
How to Overcome the Screen Time Battle during COVID-19
8 Tips on What to Tell Your Kids about Coronavirus
Coronavirus Factsheet - For Parents of Children in Early Childhood Education and Care
Child Protection Increases in the ACT - Reportable Conduct Scheme
Child Care Subsidy
Free flu vaccine for children aged 6 months to under 5 years
Meningococcal B Vaccine Awareness and NIP Campaign - News Article

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