A very warm welcome to all of our new and returning ELC families.  The first week of Preschool is an exciting time for children, families and staff.  All of the children have been exploring their new environment whilst getting to know one another and their teachers.  Thank you for having your children so well prepared for Preschool and for a positive first week.  We look forward to the year ahead. 

The ELC classes had a visit from Will who read them a book about the importance of difference in our lives.  The story generated discussion about things that make us look different, the different things we like, and how our families are different. On Thursday Ms Tee decorated they foyer to help celebrate Chinese New Year and is going to tell us more about this celebration throughout the week.

St Jude’s Welcome Picnic - ELC families are invited to the St Jude’s Welcome picnic which will be held on the school oval tomorrow evening from 6pm.  Chairs with sea creature pictures will be placed as a possible gathering point for ELC families.  BYO picnic and chairs or rugs.

Emails: If you have not received an email for your child’s teacher, please notify your child’s teacher ASAP.

ELC Parent Information Night – will held on Tuesday 11 Feb from 6pm.  All ELC parents and carers are encouraged to attend.

Parent Sharing Meetings - will be held at the ELC in weeks 3 and 4. Booking sheets will be available from your child’s teacher next week (Week Two).

ELC Accounts – ELC accounts for weeks 3 and 4 were emailed this today.  If you did not receive your account, please contact the ELC as soon as possible.  If the Child Care Subsidy does not appear on your statement you may need to confirm your enrolment on My Gov and then let the ELC know.  If you have any questions regarding fees, please do not hesitate to contact the ELC office.

Lunch Boxes- Please be mindful that your child will require a healthy lunch and a fruit or Vegetable snack.  Due to a child having an allergy to fish, please do not include fish in your child’s lunch.