News Archive

News Archive

Heritage Committee Meeting 17 December 2024 - all welcome :)
End of Year Celebration and Graduation, 7 December 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm, at the front of Heritage -
graduates presented at 10:15am, celebrations in the big garden following. Please RSVP here!
Heritage Committee Meeting 19 November 2024 - all welcome :)
Library Bag Recall - 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 we get settled into our new building – this will give us time to ensure all books are accounted for, all sorted and in good nick for 2025! (P.S. If you have skills in this area or can help with our library move – let us know :)
Water Play Season is Here! 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 (including undies and socks). Sun-safe swimmers means a rashie that covers shoulders and shorts that cover thighs. As we head into these warmer months, the preschoolers are also welcome to come to Heritage in their swimmers if they wish.
Dear Families, instead of preparing a formal Learning Report this time around, we will be offering a dedicated time for Parent-Teacher Interviews. This decision comes as we focus on supporting the centre’s upcoming major transition, which requires a great deal of our time and attention. Interviews will be available on Thursday, 10 October, and Monday, 14 October, with 20-minute time slots to ensure we can meet with everyone. If receiving a written Learning Report is very important to you, please reach out, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Committee Meeting October 15 Agenda - all welcome :)
Mango Fundraiser 2024 - Place your order by 24 October
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.
Term 4 Newsletter 2023
HECC closes end of business (5:45pm) Friday 22 December 2023 and reopens (7:45am) Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Tuesday 12 December - Committee Meeting 5pm - all welcome.
Policies currently being updated - Food Safety / Emergency and Evacuation - all feedback welcome.
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.
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

The December 2022 Committee meeting will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 13 December 2022, in person and via Zoom. All welcome.
End-of-year closure: Close of business Thursday 22 December 2022 - Re-open Monday 9 January 2023
There are less than two weeks until our End of Year Celebration and Great Graduation for our preschoolers! Please RSVPing via the link https://forms.office.com/r/fhs2PgVarg
The warm weather is back! Please pack sun-safe swimmers and full set of spare clothes (including socks and undies) in your preschooler's bag for the next two days to ensure they don't miss out on any of the water fun.
The Great Grad & End of Year Party 10 December - RSVP
Nursery Parent/Teacher interviews on 29 Nov and 1 Dec. Forms are ready to fill in your time.
We have recently updated our Complaints Policy, Non-Compliance Policy and Policy Review Policy. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Mango Fundraising Form 2022
Preschool Enrolment Forms Due 14 October
Nursery and Toddler Enrolment Forms Due 14 October
Online School Preparation Parenting Workshop
Heritage Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday 11 October, 5pm - all welcome :)
Heritage Newsletter Term 3
We would LOVE if you could please take a moment to fill out our MINIBUS SURVEY
Family Morning, Friday 2 Sept
New Coffee Van at Old Canberra House - Mon-Thurs from 8.30am
Book Week Dress up Days - 23 and 25 August
Committee Meeting 9 August 2022 - All welcome
18-22 July - PJ Week Fundraiser for The Pyjama Foundation
15 July - Educator Training Day (Heritage CLOSED)
28 & 30 June - Photo Days
Committee Meeting Tuesday 14 June - all welcome.
Policies and Procedures under Review this year - Dangerous Products, Illness and Infectious Diseases, Late and Non-Collection of Children, Complaints, Non-Compliance and Privacy and Confidentiality - all feedback welcome
Room Update May 2022
Curriculum and Program Planning Policy updated - We have included a Summary to ease readability for families. Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
Newsletter Term 1, 2022
Family Nature Day, 9 May, 3.30-5.30pm
AGM 2022 - Tuesday 26 April, 4.45-5.45pm. Enjoy Campfire Food and Live Music
Transition/Settling survey: Please assist us in improving our practices through anonymous feedback.
23 March, we are celebrating Harmony Day and we invite children to dress in cultural wear or orange!
Harmony Week 21-25 March 2022
Factsheet For Families - Testing Children with a Rapid Antigen Test
Preschool Room 7 Feb: Children are encouraged to engage in sharing opportunities where they can share photos on the Smart Board of special experiences they have participated in on the weekend/holidays. Email your photos to [email protected]. We just ask you to limit sharing to once a month.
We ask that no items from home are to be brought into the centre. This ensures no items are lost, damaged or mixed up with Heritage resources.
Preschool Rooms - Library Bags: The library bag basket is located just outside the preschool door in the front foyer where your child can place library bags in the morning. Hannah will be our room librarian, so if you have any questions, please see her or send us an email. Your bag will also come with a little note about respect for our books/bags and the procedures of exchange. Please have a read through with your child. Also if you still have a bag from last year, please return soon so we can get the books into our new system.
Preschool Room Family Photos: A friendly reminder to send us your family photo for our community wall, it is filling up quickly and the preschoolers love telling their friends about you!
Meet Your Educators Evening - Monday 7 February.
We would appreciate it if you could please fill out our 2021 survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBHDZ8C
Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year!
Updated COVID-19 Policy and Procedures Policy - February 2022
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures update - October 2021
Committee Meeting Agenda 9 November 2021 - All welcome.
Returning to Heritage on October 25 - Information for all our Heritage families.
Information for Families on the Lockdown, 12 August
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures update, July 2021
Enrolment Form 2022
Our policies have been updated: Supervision Policy, Water Safety Policy and Creating Inclusion and Equity Policy
Excellent resource for those interested in promoting Early Childhood Education
Committee Meeting Agenda - July 13 2021. All welcome.
Good News Letter - 19 May
Hygiene and Infection Control Policy update
Nude Food Day Every Monday and Friday
Simple Sign Language Guide for Families - as used in Nursery Routines
Heritage Clothing Policy Quick Guide
Annual Quality Survey 2019 Results
Heritage online classroom on Win News Canberra! Check out the report on their Facebook page.
How to join us on Google Classroom
Director's Message and FAQ on COVID-19, 24 March 2020
8 Tips on What to Tell Your Kids about Coronavirus
Coronavirus Factsheet - For Parents of Children in Early Childhood Education and Care
Heritage Yearbook 2018: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Heritage Yearbook 2017