For Families

Banksia Day Books

Wattle and Grevillea Day Books

Bluebell Day Books

Nature Play Videos

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

Family Library

Library Resources and Borrowing Form
Family Handbook
Relief Educator Handbook for Regular Family Volunteers
Policies and Procedures
Early Childhood Education and Care Legislation and Guides - the National Quality Framework including National Regulations, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
COVID-19 Information for Families
Heritage Newsletters
Resilient Families Newsletters
"You Can Do it" Parenting Guides
Heritage Privacy Statement
Heritage Complaints Procedure
Heritage Clothing Policy Quick Guide
Simple Sign Language Guide for Families - as used in Nursery Routines
Useful Links - See below for community services, useful factsheets and health and wellbeing guides.

Important Information

Hand Washing/Sanitising is required by everyone on arrival at Heritage
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures as at April 2023
Illness and Infectious Diseases Exclusion Periods Table including COVID-19 as at April 2023
Heritage phone number - 0434 435 101 - for arrival notification, absence and illness reporting and emergencies.

Heritage News 2023

Mango orders have arrived. For those who have not paid, please do so before collection at Heritage Early Childhood Centre, BSB – 062 903. Account # 1037 0080. Thank you.
Preschool Families - We are fast approaching the end of the year which means we are doing a 'library bag recall'. If you could please ensure to bring your child's library bag and book back to Heritage over the next week that would be great! We will be pausing sending them home until 2024 (for returning preschoolers) so we can ensure all our books are accounted for and in good nick!
Preschool Families - The long-awaited time of year for water play has finally arrived! Please ensure to pack your child's sun-safe swimmers in their bag each day, as well as a full set of spare clothes. Sun-safe swimmers means a rashie that covers shoulders and shorts that cover thighs. As we head into these warmer weeks, the preschoolers are also welcome to come to Heritage in their swimmers if they wish.
Toddler Families: Our children’s Learning summaries are almost ready to be sent out and for discussion at our upcoming parent-teacher interviews next Thursday 30/11 & Friday 1/12, 9am-4pm. The timesheets with 15minutes time slots will be placed on the table next to the sing in/out laptop at the front entrance. Please let us know if you prefer face to face or phone interviews on the sheet.
Tuesday 14 November Committee Meeting 5pm - all welcome
Parent Webinar - Help Your Child Thrive at School
Our Preschool Graduation will be held on 9 December from 10am-12.00pm. The graduation will be held in the front area, with celebrations including live music, food and crafts in the big garden. Please RSVP via:
https://forms.office.com/r/2mZaaPnvCb
Our long awaited Heritage bus is on its way and we have a new related policy - Safe Transportation during Excursions Policy and Procedures. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Term 3 Newsletter
Mango Fundraiser 2023
Re-enrolment is due 6 October - Nursery & Toddler Enrolment Form 2024 and Preschool Enrolment Form 2023
We are excited to invite your Preschooler on an excursion to Floriade at Commonwealth Park next Monday, 25 September. Our new Permission Form will be in the Preschool Room and we will show you the process.
Tuesday 12 September Committee Meeting 5pm - all welcome
Family Afternoon - Sept 4, 4.30pm-5.45pm. Campfire Spuds and Planting Afternoon
BOOK WEEK: dress up days Tues 22 & Fri 25 August
Toddler Room parent-teacher interviews, Thurs 17th and Fri 18th of August
Tuesday 8 August Committee Meeting, 5pm - all welcome
Newsletter Term 2
Pyjama Week, 24-28 July
Nursery Room - Please sign up for parent-teacher interviews on Tuesday, August 1st, and Thursday, August 3rd.
Tuesday 18 July Committee Meeting, 5pm - all welcome
Thursday 20 July - Nature Play Family Day, 4pm -5:30pm
Tuesday 18 July - Heritage Committee Meeting - all welcome
Friday 14 July - Educator Training Day - Heritage closed.
Dr. Louise Porter Masterclass: Guiding Young Children's Behaviour. Thu, 13 Jul 2023, 6:30- 8:30pm at ANU Research School of Social Sciences. Book Online.
We have recently updated our Child Safe Environment Policy and Procedures. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Preschool Room: Hey Dee Ho is coming for a music session tomorrow, Weds 21st, at 9:30am. If you would like your child to participate, please arrive early to allow your child to complete their ‘morning jobs’ beforehand.
Heritage Committee Meeting 13 June - all welcome.
We have recently updated our Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy, COVID-19 Policy, Dangerous Products Policy, and Privacy and Confidentiality Policy. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Next Monday, 29th of May is Reconciliation Day and an invitation for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The National Arboretum Canberra is holding an event from 10am – 3pm with performances, workshops and storytelling. Hope to see you there 😊
Heritage Committee Meeting 10 May- all welcome.
T-shirt and Fleece Fundraiser 2023
Heritage Newsletter Term 1 2023
Family Day - Join us on Friday 12 May, 8:30-9:30am in our Front Outdoor Area for Pancakes and Craft
Truth Telling - Campfire Truth Telling Session, Adults only: Thursday 18 May 2023, 6pm
Heritage Committee Meeting 11 April - all welcome.
Preschool Room - Parents, carers, grandparents - all are welcome to come out to our Yumalandi Garden (the lower area of the back deck), tend to it and enjoy it – please take some veg/herbs home to try out!
Preschool Room - We have two photo days next - Tuesday and Thursday. If these are not your days, drop by a 9.45am, for your child to join the group photo and get a solo photo.
Preschool Room - As the weather is turning, please bring in a labelled pair of gum boots to keep here.
Heritage Committee Meeting 21 March - all welcome.
Harmony Week: 20-24 March – we would love if you could message us if you would like to get involved!
Heritage Photo Days: 3 & 6 April – Nursery Group - 9.30am; Preschool Group - 9:45am; Toddlers - 10am.
AGM Agenda 2023
Heritage AGM - 14 March 2023, 4:45pm - 5:45pm. Come along for music, food and to meet other parents :)
Parent-teacher interviews for the Nursery Room are planned for Weds and Thurs (22 and 23 March). Please select phone call or in person as your preference on the sheet at the front gate.
Parent-teacher interviews for the Preschool Room will be on 2 and 6 March (Thursday and Monday).
The first Committee Meeting of the year will be held on 14 Feb at 5pm. All welcome.
New Information on 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
Heritage Annual Survey 2022-2023: We would love your feedback!
8 February from 4:30pm: Meet & Greet
Planning and Ideas Night - Thursday 12 Jan
We have recently updated our Late and Non-Collection of Children Policy, and Illness and Infectious Diseases Policy, If you have any questions, please let us know.
News Archive - 2021 and 2022

Useful Links

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
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 2020
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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