Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our March 2024 Family Newsletter. In December, following the return of our family survey results, we announced four focus areas across Petit Early Learning Journey for 2024. The first area, Staffing, included retention and leadership development, and I am pleased to be able share with you a key [...]
Do you hoard greeting cards? Are there cards from Valentine's Day, birthdays, festive seasons and happy holidays piling up in a cupboard? Some people find it easy to throw out cards and flowers, while others file them away. Every year, countless cards and flower bouquets are exchanged on special occasions, only to end up in [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our February 2024 Family Newsletter. Australia is known for its extreme weather conditions, and although autumn is nearly here, our weather forecasters are predicting the heat to stay for a few more weeks. At Petit Early Learning Journey, our Sun Protection, Weather and Heat Policy is in effect every [...]
Get ready for a fun and eco-friendly project! Create a worm farm at home with your children and watch as they learn about sustainability in a hands-on way. Wriggly worms are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. Worms can help reduce organic household waste and [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our January 2024 Family Newsletter. This month, we have a special video message for all our families. We are delighted to partner with you on your child's education and care journey. With our Summer Learning Project Program concluded our teams have been transitioning and preparing for the new term [...]
As parents, we want our children to have healthy habits and drink water. With sugary drinks everywhere, getting children to choose water can be tricky. However, drinking water will improve their health and well-being. So, how can we motivate them to choose water? Water is necessary for our bodies to function. It keeps us hydrated, [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our December 2023 Family Newsletter. Our family survey results are in, and we are very grateful to our families who took the time to provide us with invaluable feedback. Our family survey participation almost doubled compared to last year's result, rising by 21%, with focus areas across Petit [...]
Children have so much fun with sensory play. Have you ever noticed how they enjoy getting their hands dirty? From digging in the sand with toy shovels to squishing clay between their fingers – young children are naturally drawn to sensory experiences. Did you know sensory experiences are enjoyable and can help children learn in [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our November 2023 Family Newsletter. Starting from this Friday, our centre communities will gather for their Christmas events and graduations. These social occasions at Petit Early Learning Journey are exciting and provide children with the opportunity to practise their social skills and interact with others. Children develop the ability [...]
Have you ever wondered why children are so attracted to sand and sandpit play? The simple answer is that it's fun and good for them. Sand play allows children to explore and use their imaginations. Sandpits are typically filled with sand that children can dig up, sculpt, or move around using different tools. Building castles [...]
