If your child is in years, 3, 5, 7 or 9, then you are no doubt aware that they will be sitting the annual NAPLAN exams...
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Ensuring a great start to school
A confident start to school can make a world of difference to a child’s learning journey. Feeling safe in their...
The power of the Playgroup
The early childhood years can be an incredibly isolating time, when many new mums struggle for connection and...
What is a ‘gratitude jar’ and why we ALL need one!
The news feed on TV and our social media seem to be filled with disasters on both a large and small scale. We face a...
Carey Lane ELC supports troops in the lead up to ANZAC Day
The community at Carey Lane Early Learning Centre in Southport is showing its support for our troops by sending...
PROFILE: Gold Coast Child Care Centres
Jingeri Wallal Wahlu! Aboriginal for ‘Welcome everyone’ Several research studies have shown that exposing children to...
Is a baby ultrasound safe?
Parents-to-be would agree that the safety of their unborn baby is of the utmost importance and priority. The experts...
Be the playmate in your child’s early literacy
We all know the importance of early literacy, but did you know that you (yes you!) are the most important tool? “There...
The best phones for kids
It’s no secret that smartphone ownership among Aussie kids is on the rise. Around 17% of kids aged 12 and under now...
Is it time to ditch the dummy?
A common concern among parents is whether a dummy is bad for a child’s dental development, and when it’s a good time...
The changing face of the school library
At the heart of every Catholic school is the library. A place where students can let their imaginations run wild, as...
Is this the best birthday party on the Sunshine Coast?
It’s tough to find a kid’s birthday party that ticks all the boxes, you want it to be easy to organise but also great...