Kindergarten
Director: Meg Arnold
Waratah: Group: Jacqui Zourkas, Shannon Stackpoole, Lilian Lo
Lasiandra Group: Helen Williams, Rhonda Tabe, Canice Searles O'Connor
Banksia Group: Naomi Parkin, Melanie Goldmith, Megan Moss
Wattle Group: Naomi Parkin, Megan Moss, Lilian Lo
Thursday 4th Sept/Friday 5th Sept: Wattle & Waratah Fathers Day afternoon*
Friday 5th September: Holly's Bees Incursion (Part 1) - Waratah Group
Monday 8th /Tuesday 9th Sept: Lasiandra & Banksia Fathers Day morning/afternoon*
Friday 12th September: Music Made Fun Incursion - Waratah Group
Tuesday 16th September: Banksia & Lasiandra Footy Day
Thursday 18th September: Wattle & Waratah Footy Day
Friday 19th September: Last Day of Term 3
*Your child's teacher will send out more details soon
We had a wonderful time celebrating Book Week with dress-ups, storytelling, and sharing our favourite books! The children came dressed as beloved characters, filling the room with imagination and colour. Throughout the week, we read stories together and talked about why our favourite books are so special. Book Week is a highlight of the kinder year—it sparks a love of reading, encourages creativity, and brings us all together through the magic of stories.
As part of our Book Week celebrations, we were thrilled to welcome the Foundation classes to kinder for a special shared activity based on the book Spiro. The older students helped lead a fun and creative session, giving our kinder children a taste of the school environment in a warm and familiar way. These visits are a wonderful part of our transition program, helping to build confidence and excitement for our kinders as they prepare to begin their school journey in 2026.
Our 3YO groups were buzzing with excitement during a special incursion from Wild Xposure! The children had the chance to see and interact with a range of fascinating Australian reptiles, including a baby crocodile, turtle, and blue-tongued lizard. There were big smiles, curious questions, and lots of wonder as the children learned about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in the wild. It was a joyful, hands-on experience that sparked curiosity and a love for Australia’s amazing wildlife.
This term, our children enjoyed a buzzing visit from Holly’s Bees! During the incursion, they learned all about the vital role bees play in our environment—how they pollinate plants, help our food grow, and support healthy ecosystems. The children were fascinated by the life of bees and asked thoughtful questions, showing a growing awareness of the natural world around them. This engaging experience is the first of two sessions; next term, Holly will return to guide the children in using beeswax to make their own candle and sustainable food wrap. Through this program, the children are learning important lessons about caring for the environment and how small, sustainable choices can make a big difference.
As of Monday 1st September the children are required to wear hats, as per our sunsmart policy when outside. Please ensure that all hats are clearly named so they can make their way back to the right person if they go missing! It is great to also get your child in the habit of applying sunscreen prior to session in the morning. Allow them to apply it themselves with your help, making sure they don't miss spots. We also have sunscreen in the rooms and mirrors for the children to apply throughout the day.
Our next kinder free pick up for uniform items will be the week of September 8th, so if you wish to order, simply place your order by midnight 2nd September and items will be delivered to the kinder for free for you to collect the week of September 8th!
You will find some sample items in the foyer at the kinder to try on.
You can order at the link below:
https://eduthreads.com.au/collections/vermont-primary-school-kindergarten
The items offered with eduthreads include:
