When children eat well they behave better, are able to listen well and concentrate for longer.
Packing a healthy lunchbox will help children to learn and play well and be happy at kindergarten.
Nutrition Australia have a helpful range of fact sheets for families to inspire and empower healthy eating.
Check out their tips on healthy lunchboxes here:
Our children and the LFK community were excited to come across ‘Merlin’ – a sea lion from Antarctica – snoozing in the sunshine on Elwood Beach on our weekly beach excursion, that forms part of our Coastal Curriculum.
The children explore the local bush and beach surrounding the kindergarten and were very excited to see our snoozing Elwood visitor!
All children want to play. Children with disabilities are no different. “Ian” is a short, animated film inspired by the real-life Ian, a boy with a disability determined to get to the playground despite his playmates bullying him. This film sets out to show that children with disabilities can and should be included.
“Ian” premiered at Cannes in May 2018. It was written by Gastón Gorali (Metegol/Underdogs), produced by Academy Award winner Juan José Campanella (The Secret in their Eyes) and Fundación ian, a nonprofit founded by Ian’s mum, whose mission is to make life better for families with disabilities. The animated film has won numerous awards internationally. “Ian” has also qualified for the Best Animated Short category in the 2019 Academy Awards. A special film – please take a moment with your child(ren) to watch this.
Our waiting list for 2021 is now open!
We accept waiting list registrations two years ahead so you have the option now to register your child(ren) on our waiting lists for (2019), 2020 AND 2021. Please fill in our online form and we will do the rest!
We will host our annual Open Day at Lady Forster Kindergarten in June this year and all families on our Waiting Lists will be invited to attend. This is always a great opportunity to have a look around the kindergarten and spend time with staff, committee members and other families.
Choosing a kindergarten for your child is an important decision and we value the time we can spend with prospective families, understanding your needs and getting to know you a little better! Shortly after the Open Day we issue offers of places and begin the enrolment process for the following year – more information here: https://lfk.org.au/enrolment/about-enrolment/
Please email Julie with any further questions you may have about waiting lists at Lady Forster Kindergarten: info@lfk.org.au
The adventure playgrounds are highly valued community assets in Port Phillip. An opportunity exists to plan and secure their future role in the contemporary context and ensure they adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the community.
The Adventure Playground Upgrade Project is a multi-year project. Currently in the service planning, engagement and consultation stage.
How can I be involved?
We want your views and ideas about how the adventure playgrounds can be improved and the types of services, activities and events that could be delivered from these playgrounds in the future.
Please complete our survey online and share with your networks:
https://haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.gov.au/upgrading-adventure-playgrounds
Consultation closes on 26 November 2018
For more information about the project, contact Perry Lay-Pass, Adventure Playground Project officer on 8563 7586 or apgproject@portphillip.vic.gov.au
We are delighted with our new website and the migration of our emails to a new hosting platform. A huge thank you to Travis Dowling, Xavier’s dad, for his tireless work across our IT systems this year. We could not have achieved the upgrades and improved technology without the countless hours he has spent on these changes and his extensive expertise. Early this term we will introduce a new electronic sign in iPad for the Extended Hours, Holiday and Friday Care programs. Travis again will assist us in getting this technology into operation at the kindergarten. Thanks again Travis!
Bookings are open for our last Holiday Program for 2018!
The program is open to all children aged 3 to 7 years of age and children not currently enrolled at LFK are welcome.
To make a booking, please email or phone the office with your preferred dates to check there are still places available. For families that do not have children enrolled at LFK this year, please:
Please email Julie for a copy of the enrolment form (info@lfk.org.au)
Thank you!
This is a great article from the ABC about public primary schools in WA…
Far from wrapping children in cotton wool, a growing number of WA public schools are doing the opposite, giving their students the opportunity to race around on rollerblades, fly off ramps in crates and slide down trees.
They are setting aside injury concerns to help children build resilience and squeeze in much-needed physical activity, in an age where screen time dominates and where one in four children is either overweight or obese.
Schools that have adopted the so-called "anti-cotton wool" approach cite a long list of benefits to the approach, which result in happier and healthier students able to play more creatively and cooperatively.
The Port Phillip NDIS Expo on Thursday 19 July (10 am to 3 pm) will be an opportunity for local people living with disability to meet with over 60 service providers, attend info sessions and see some great performances by people with lived experience of disability.
The event is relevant to any person under 65 living with disability, their families and carers.
The City of Port Phillip is developing a new Children’s Services Policy and we encourage all LFK families and the community to contribute to ensure improved outcomes for children and families in the City. This is a great opportunity to shape the Council’s policy moving forward – please take the time to provide your input at the Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ platform: https://haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.gov.au/childrens-services
Lady Forster Kindergarten acknowledges the Boonwurrung as the Traditional Owners of this country and pay tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and give respect to the Elders past and present.
