Doolandella February 2022 News

Welcome to our new families who have recently started with us. Class Photos Our professional photographer will be at the Service Tuesday 1st March, Wednesday 2nd March & Thursday 3rd March to take Children’s Kindy/Class photos. Photo run sheets have been displayed outside your child’s class allocating the day your child will be photographed. Please ensure you…

Outdoor Activities for Children

With summer well and truly here, now is the time to enjoy the outdoors with your children. Getting outdoors is so important for children. It assists in the development of curiosity and enquiry and enables children to connect and interact with their community and feel a sense of belonging.  It’s also important for your child’s health, with the outdoors…

DIY Activity of the Month: Coloured Salt Jars

Did you know you can colour salt? Here’s a fan activity to try at home! Make these beautiful sand look-alike jars using coloured salt! You only need recycled jars, salt and some food colouring! Kids will love doing this activity too!    Materials:  Table salt  Food colouring  Recycled jars  Resealable bag    Steps:  Start by cleaning…

Purple Pancakes - Recipe of the Month - Your ELC

Recipe of the Month: Purple Pancakes

This month’s recipe is perfect a fun, weekend breakfast! Serves 2 | Cooking Time: 5 mins | Difficulty: Easy  These little pancakes are full of goodness and taste delicious! Oats and eggs for protein and sustained energy, banana and blueberries give a boost in your fruit intake and provide essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre.   …

Doolandella January 2022 News

Hello to our wonderful Doolandella Early Learning Centre families! From The Office I would like to thank our families for their ongoing support through the COVID-19 pandemic and for following our procedures when it comes to keeping everyone safe. As people in our community continue to be subject to contracting the COVID-19 virus, we are…

DIY Jellyfish - Your ELC DIY of the month

DIY Activity of the Month: Jelly Fish

Your Local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s activity of the month… Jelly Fish! Materials:  Paper plate  Child safe scissors (parents to supervise)  Paintbrush  Coloured yarns or streamers   Tacky glue  Googly eyes  Different coloured paint    Steps:  Paint the top of the paper plate with any colours of the child’s choosing. Leave to dry.   Once…

Spinach and Cheese rolls piled up - Your ELC Recipe of the month

Recipe of the Month: Spinach and Cheese Rolls

This month’s recipe is perfect for parties and family gatherings! Serves 24 | Cooking Time: 45 mins | Difficulty: Easy  Ingredients: 1 bunch English spinach large stems trimmed  1 onion finely chopped large  3 sheets puff pastry partially thawed  1g egg lightly beaten  250g ricotta  1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated  Steps: Wash leaves well and…