News and Events

At Brayside Community Preschool, our kids participate in a variety of exciting events and activities throughout the year which they thoroughly enjoy being a part of

News and Events

Making preschool fun!

At Brayside Community Preschool, our kids participate in a variety of events and activities throughout the year. To have a look at some of the things we get up to, check out our News & Events pages.

Big Vege Crunch 2023

Throughout March we have been involved in “The Big Vege Crunch” giving the children additional opportunities to be exposed to a variety vegetables.

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WaaWa Guul Bush School

Recently some of our children have been involved in attending play sessions in a bush setting at Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

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Nature Play

At Brayside we value the importance of Nature play in Early childhood. The Early years learning Frameworks outlines some of the benefits of Natural play spaces and nature play.

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Respecting our First Nations People

Embedded in our daily program is showing respect for and learning about our local Gumbaynggirr culture. Recently we completed our Reconciliation Action Plan for our preschool.

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Rhythm and Movement

Earlier this year Jodie and Ella attended an online training hosted by Queensland University of Technology that focuses on developing self regulation support for children using music, movement, rhythm and beat.

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Harmony Day

The children were interested in talking about different languages and how to be a good friend. We will continue to develop our discussion about culture, identity and inclusion throughout the year.

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Celebrating Holi

Holi is a traditional Hindu Festival which celebrates the beginning of spring, colours and friendship.

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Reptile Visit

Recently we had a visit from RESTA to teach us about reptile awareness and safety. Our philosophy highlights the value of nature play and this session helped to prepare our children for play in nature.

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Bilby Conservation

For Easter 2021 we invited families to be part of a fundraiser for Bilby conservation by selling chocolate Bilbies. The organic fair trade chocolates were hand made and provided by Henry, Kelsey and family.

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Celebrating Holi

At Brayside we celebrated Holi a traditional Indian festival celebrating spring, colours and friendship. We aim for all children at Brayside to feel included, to respond to diversity with respect.

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