NEWS & UPDATES

Its time to use our outside voices!!! Early childhood educators deserve fair pay and recognition for the vital work they do every day. We proud to stand with the IEU Start Strong, Pay Fair campaign—because strong community preschools start with valuing the educators who make them thrive. When we support our teachers and educators we support children, families, and the future of our communities. Let’s stand together for fair funding, fair wages, and a stronger early learning s

Nature Play Week is a special time to celebrate the joy and importance of children connecting with the natural world. It encourages families and communities to get outdoors, explore, and learn through hands-on experiences in nature. Spending time outside supports children’s wellbeing, creativity, problem-solving, and imagination, while also fostering a love and respect for the environment. Here are some simple and fun ideas to enjoy nature play these school holidays: Go on a

We have loved welcoming so many new families into our community, along with seeing our returning families back for another exciting year. We’ve also had the pleasure of sending our preschool friends off to kindergarten and how special it has been seeing them pop back in to show off their uniforms! How does a uniform suddenly make them look so grown up? We wish each of them the very best on this exciting new adventure. 2026 is already shaping up to be a year full of fun, learn

At the end of the school holidays, on 24 January 2025, we were fortunate to share in the fun of sunflowers. The weather was amazing, the people were smiling and the day was full of bright happiness. Thank you so much to Mountain View Sunflowers for giving us the opportunity to participate in the event and fundraise for the preschool. We were very fortunate to have the busiest day for that season and raise a great amount. This was truly a lovely day. Thank you to everyone tha

It is with both full hearts and a touch of sadness that we share that our much-loved Miss Shani will be saying goodbye to Old Bar Community Preschool, as she takes on an exciting new adventure in Sydney. Miss Shani’s last day with us will be Friday, 19.12.2025. Over her time at the preschool, she has shared so much warmth, kindness, laughter, and care with our children, families, and team. Her gentle presence, genuine connections, and dedication to each child have left a last