Tunstall Square Kindergarten

Annual General Meeting

Monday 26th November

2012

Agenda

Annual General Meeting – 26 th of November 2012

Welcome

Speaker Introduction: Angela Ditchmen

Early Childhood expert

Topic: SMART KIDS SANE PARENTS! PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR HAPPY FAMILIES

Raising children can be both enjoyable and challenging; this workshop will cover the following areas

understanding child behaviour/Early Brain development

guiding behaviour to increase child self esteem and long term positive behaviour

interactions that foster positive learning dispositions/school readiness

how to give choices

Dealing with Tantrums

Enjoying your children

Angela Ditchmen has been working with families and children for the past 25 years. She currently runs training for childcare professionals, in addition to providing information sessions for parents and carers. Previous experience includes working with children aged from six weeks to eight years, Kindergarten teaching, Long Day Care, Nannying, Long Day care Coordinator Montessori and TAFE teacher. Her Qualifications include a Montessori Diploma, a Diploma of Human Services and a Bachelor of Education and Certificate 1V in Workplace training. Angela and her partner have four girls, 17, 15, 7 and 5. As a working mother, the session aims to provide practical strategies based on experience and age/stage development that can be implemented across all age groups to facilitate calm happy families (most of the time!)

Short Break

Commencement of Formal Meeting:

Present/Apologies

Confirmation of 2010 AGM minutes

Reports: President – Jacinta Reed

Director on behalf of the staff - Moira Greenwood

Staff – Robyn Bunn & Sue Badrock

Vice President – Raffaella Staios

Treasurer – Suzie Ellis

Philanthropic Officer – Andrew Pattenden

Maintenance/Garden – Kim Merton and Sue Murtic

Policy – Alex Zacharias

Community Liaison – Brenda Corr and Lisa Russell

Fundraising – Sandy Cifuentes and Leanne Maguire

Andrew Pattenden has also served as assistant Treasurer.

Ellen Fraser and Renae Prendergast have served as general members. Their assistance on Committee has been invaluable. They have assisted in countless ways through being on sub committees and supporting other members.

Andrew Puls has served as secretary for the latter part of this year. Karen Webber was Secretary prior to Andrew taking on the position.

Election of 2012 Committee of Management

Appointment of Auditor for 2011

Close of meeting

Supper

President’s AGM Report, 2012.

Welcome to Tunstall Square Kindergarten’s Annual General Meeting for 2012. A special welcome to the new families who will be joining us in 2013.

Our kindergarten is managed by a Committee of Management, which is responsible for the good governance of the kinder, and is formed by parents of children enrolled at the kindergarten. The centre is reliant upon the involvement of parents to make up the Committee, overseeing finances, maintenance, fundraising, policy development, community liaison, and recruitment. The Committee and the staff work really hard together to make Tunstall Square Kindergarten a wonderful educational service for our children.

This year we have raised money to purchase new toys and equipment for the children, raised money for Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy, and collected donations for local organisation Doncare to help families in need in the Manningham area. We have also installed our much needed larger shed, updated and introduced new policies, and maintained the upkeep of the kinder.

I believe the kindergarten is in a good position, both financially and in terms of its governance. We have sound practices in place in terms of our financial accountability, our management of staff, fundraising and policies. We have a great working relationship with Manningham City Council in order to maintain the building, and are also able to gain support and advice from Kindergarten Parents Victoria (KPV) when required.

Next year our Committee will be sadly depleted with many long standing members moving on, and l would like to thank them for all their time and effort over the years. As a result now is the time for a new generation of parents to have the opportunity to become involved, and bring some new and fresh perspectives to the team! Please consider joining next year’s Committee and utilising your skills and abilities to help the kindergarten continue its great work for the children.

I have really enjoyed my year as President, and have gained a valuable insight into the hard work and dedication it takes to ensure our kinder runs as well as it does. Many thanks to this year’s Committee for all their time and hard work, and for supporting me in my role. The Committee has allowed me to meet some great people and we’ve managed to make sure we’ve had some fun along the way!

I would also like to thank the true “treasures” of the kinder, our fabulous teachers and co-educators. Moira Greenwood, Robyn Bunn, Sue Badrock, Ann Laskaj and Sue Harris are an integral part of the kinder, and their dedication, care, nurturing and commitment to our children is one reason why Tunstall Square Kindergarten has such an excellent reputation. My third (and final!) daughter will next year begin her kinder journey at TSK and l couldn’t be more confident knowing the wonderful hands l will be entrusting her to as she starts her education.

Finally, a special mention to Moira, who this year celebrates her 20th year as part of the TSK family! Moira often goes above and beyond in her roles as teacher and director of the centre, and has been a wonderful help to me this year in my role as President. On behalf of the Committee l would like to thank her for her continued dedication, and for the effort she makes to ensure our children have the best start to their educations while still having lots of fun!

Jacinta Reed.

Director’s report

Welcome to the 2012 Annual General meeting

Tunstall Square Kindergarten is 46 years old and going as strong as it did when families camped out to get their children in when the kinder opened in 1966! Our centre is strong and reputable - a place and history we hope you enjoy and contribute to. I started working at ‘Tunstall’ in 1992 and I am proud of my 20 year association with this wonderful centre.The focus of my report is to complement Robyn’s reports about the value of play by hopefully making what we do visible to parents. We do still hear “the children are JUST playing “ and because there is nothing to show for the valuable skills through play parents often want something tangible to show hence the “But has she done a painting?“.

Make no mistake, play is not kindergarten teacher’s taking the easy option – to have 25 children all playing with different activities, at different levels takes skill and observation on our part to be aware of where every child is developmentally, socially , etc. It would be so much easier for us to have children in desks doing work sheets and ticking the box and having ’happy’ parents given the results of the learning ...... or would it ? The value of a overuse of worksheets is a lazy teacher who is not responding to the individual – it standardises children and does not take into consideration their interests, personalities, learning styles or creativity. A score does not tell you what the child feels or they don’t have input into that sheet - it is an adult agenda, compares children, usually with the results that make parents say “Why did he only get a 6?” Sorry – I’ll get off my soap box and tell you what we do.

Kindergarten teachers have always been good at their education of young children through play – what they were not so good at was selling that to the wider community. Now with the new framework and recognition of the value of quality early child hood education now widespread within the community worldwide, it acknowledges what we do. It puts into words and gives us a voice to market our work.

Our role as early childhood teachers is an important one that we don’t take lightly [and this is highly recognised in the Framework] We have a responsibility to make our contribution to a child’s first 5 years valuable and professional. The most growth and development takes place in the first 5 years than in any other time in a person’s life and the brain in particular. As this diagram shows:

Outcome 1 : Identity This is about how the child sees themselves as an individual, within their families and with people places and things Relationships are the foundations for Identity e.g. Who am I ? How do I belong? what/who is my influence ?This is visible when children:

Build secure relationships with educators and other children Explore different roles though play Share aspects of their family / culture with others

Outcome 2 : CommunityConnectedness and interaction with their community, their country and their world. They learn the value of working with and respecting others and develop ways of getting along, helping others and respecting the environment This is visible when:

Your child tells you about the crocodile they touched today Children work hard on a block building together Children are part of routines , decision making and problem solving

Outcome 3: Wellbeing “Learning about healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, personal care , physical fitness , emotions and social relationships is integral to independence and confidence.”*This is visible when:

Children are invited to try the broccoli Mrs Harris has growing in the kinder’s veggie patch A child learns to tell another how they feel when another takes their toy rather than crying or

hitting. A child learns how to climb over the large a frame all by themselves

Outcome 4: Learning“Children develop understandings of themselves and their world though active hands on investigation. They have many ways of seeing the world, different processes of learning and their own preferred learning styles.”*This is visible when a child:

Brings in a book about Crime Solving and leads to many of the group learning about DNA, suspects and investigations.

Doesn’t automatically get the answer but an educator encourages “let’s find out together?” Notices the weather outside and wonders will we get out to play today?

Outcome 5 : CommunicationExpressing your ideas both verbally, nonverbally, though dance, movement, a painting and of course with your peers. Exploring Literacy and Numeracy are integrated into our every day experiences creating interest and relevance for children.This is visible when a child:

Says “ Look at my drawing -it’s a volcano” A child asked us to write them a sign that says “No Boys allowed!” Acts out a story with dress ups and book Plays in the restaurant using menus and calculators

*Referenced from “Being Belonging and Becoming .The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia” Commonwealth of Australia 2009

Other ways you can see it:

Read the new framework on the DWEER or DEECD website. Google “Being Belonging and Becoming “

Read and look at the photos in our reflection diary/program. Ask your child about their day: read the reflection dairy for a clue so you don’t get the one

word answer: e.g. “Did you have a dog to visit today?” Or “Tell me about the story today – was it about a lighthouse?”

Come on duty roster and see learning in action. Get involved on the committee – you will see how much goes into the running of a

kindergarten from all angles. Get involved in the program - you could cook with the children, garden, sew, potter, teach

some ball skills. Read articles on Early Childhood - Kathy Walker is good start Talk with your teacher ask questions, work together. DON’T compare your child with another-

Individual differences and skills and are wide and varied.

We have welcomed the new framework and have spent a lot of time and effort in attending professional developments, network and staff meetings so we stay up to date and informed.

The team of staff we have is a hardworking, dedicated one and as individuals and as a team I commend them for their commitment to their profession. Thank you to Robyn, Sue Badrock, Sue Harris, and in particular to Ann for your wonderful teamwork, and willingness to learn, contribute and to laugh. Working with good teammates is priceless.

As a kindergarten we can’t run without a committee – It is a vital role and we appreciate the many varied and sometimes challenging tasks, issues and projects they have committed to and seen through to the end. I thank you as a committee and to the individuals who took on roles and responsibilities both big and small. Many thanks to our President Jacinta - we appreciated your support and contribution.We welcome new parents and future committee members and look forward to working collaboratively together in 2013. We look forward to complementing and enhancing your child’s life and education.

Moira Greenwood Director

Tunstall Square Kindergarten AGM Report.

3B & 4B 2012

November 26th, 2012.

Welcome to Tunstall Square Kindergarten.

In opening I would like to sincerely thank all committee members for their support, loyalty and enthusiasm over the past 12 months, as without such dedicated volunteers Tunstall Square Kindergarten would not be able to operate.

To all the staff: your undeniable support, enthusiasm and professionalism is to be commended. Moira, whom has gone above and beyond her role as director with support, friendship, guidance, and direction. I say thank you.

Tunstall Square kindergarten promotes inquiry based learning through play. Inquiry based play continues to be a vital mode of learning for young children. Young children’s play is not the same as adult recreational activity. High quality play will mean the child is deeply involved, learning, developing and practising skills. Play is practice in choosing, thinking, negotiating, and problem solving and taking risks. The educator’s role is to provide space, time and materials for play, noting interest, incorporating learning materials in the play environment, presenting problems for children to solve and, on occasions, entering play to extend and enrich it.

Play (Inquiry based) is an essential part of every child’s life. It is integral to their enjoyment of their lives, their health and their development. It is how children and young people explore the world around them, naturally developing understanding and practicing skills. Play is essential for healthy physical and emotional growth, for intellectual and educational development and for acquiring social and behavioural skills. Play may or may not involve equipment or a dedicated play space and may or may not have an end product. Children play on their own or with others, their play may be boisterous and energetic, quiet and contemplative, light-hearted or very serious. Children’s own culture is created through play.

I sincerely thank our parents for entrusting their children in our care. I wish our current families all the best in education and life and welcome all new families and children to Tunstall Square Kindergarten. I am confident we will have another fun filled year in 2013.

Both three year old and four year old kindergarten is an exciting time for both parents and children. It is a fun time where new friendships are formed, on many different levels. Some families remain friends for life, as do some of the children’s friendships. It is also the beginning of your child’s formal education.

Our service is a place where children and their families can feel a sense of belonging to the kindergarten community. We encourage parents to be active participants and in doing so visibly demonstrate an environment of teachers, parents and children working together collaboratively.

Robyn Bunn

3 A director’s report.

Good evening everyone, my name is Sue Badrock and I teach the Sunflower group (3A) at this centre. I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend our A.G.M. It indicates to me that you take an interest in your child’s education and in this centre. I am also fully aware that for those who do not know me, you are here to “check me out” to see just who will take your child’s hand (and yours) on his or her first tentative steps away from home. Please be reassured I will endeavour to make the transition for your child and indeed for your entire family, as smooth and as pain free as possible.

By participating here tonight, I hope you will develop a sense of what this kinder community is all about, to become familiar with the staff, to understand the importance of transitions in your child’s life and to hear some tips and strategies to prepare you for and to help you cope with the wonderful experience that is 3 year old kinder.

It is only fairly recently in the evolution of education in Victoria that we have actually offered 3 year old kinder. Its role and importance has grown significantly in the last 20 years. Initially it was seen as an extension of playgroup, but with the addition of parents actually leaving their young children for 2 hours. I was drawn to this area because of its part time nature when I had young children. I have to confess that in the beginning I was shell shocked by the ‘cyclonic’ nature of the sessions and the sheer hard slog that a group of very young children can be!

With the introduction of the school entry age pushed up to the end of April, and even the debate on children entering formal education at 6, as is the case in other states, the importance of a quality 3 year old program has been highlighted. I am very pleased that this centre has not followed the trend to cut back 3 year old groups in order to fit in with universal access for 4 year old groups.

I feel that I have evolved along the way, and now believe that my role is important for new families who begin that long journey of education. While I acknowledge that parents are the first and most significant educators, 3 year old kinder bridges the gap between home and kinder. At the 3 year old level, we have a slower pace in order to develop important relationships with educators and children and of course to develop routines. It also helps the next transition to 4 year old kinder and beyond become much smoother for all concerned.

Both the National and Victorian Frameworks have a particular emphasis on the transitions in a child’s life; from home to kindergarten, to school and beyond. It points out that partnerships formed between families and early childhood setting all contribute to ensure a smooth transition for every child. Different environments have their own ways of approaching transitions. If all relevant parties in each area work together, to share knowledge and expectations, then the transition for everyone concerned will be smooth. With smooth transitions, we will ensure secure, confident, supported children ready to build on these experiences to explore and to grow. In order for this partnership with your family and this centre to work most effectively, I would like to give you some practical suggestions to prepare your child for 3 year old kinder and to convey to you our expectations.

Much of the preparation process is actually liked with our expectations. There is an assumption when your child starts kindergarten that they will have a certain amount of life skills, such as toileting as

independently as possible, dressing themselves, actually walking into kinder, managing their kinder bag and snack items, helping to put things away, following simple instructions, beginning to express emotions, and actually being left for short periods of time.

You can begin now, by thinking about and implementing strategies to allow you and your child to be ‘kinder ready’. These include, having a concrete idea of the centre and staff, leaving your child for short periods and encouraging independence in everyday living skills.

Attending orientation day last week may well have been one of the first experiences you and your child had of this centre. It provided you both with a concrete reference point, which can be recalled during the interim until you begin in late January, 2013. Having said that, it is not necessary to constantly refer to kinder, as it may trigger mixed emotions in your child. If you were unable to attend orientation day, please speak to me about an alternative tour.

If you have not left your child until this point, now is a good time to begin, in preparation for next year. When understanding that you will always return, your child develops confidence, trust and assurance that you will honour your promises.

You can encourage independence in dressing at home now, especially managing a jumper or jacket, and before and after toileting. Also allow your child to have their healthy snacks from the container they will bring to kinder. Practise putting snack items, jumpers and artwork in and out of their kinder bag. Many parents do these simple tasks for their child, thinking they are not ready, or that it will be done more efficiently by an adult. Encouraging young children in toileting independently, helping to pack up their toys, and ensuring they can follow through on simple instructions makes for a smoother transition to the ‘big world’ of kinder.

Toileting is always a common area of concern with parents of young children entering kinder for the first time. Other than occasional accidents, we would like your child to be as independent as they are able. When we have a group of 22 children, it becomes very difficult to have one of our staff in the bathroom, leaving only one to supervise the rest of the group. It is also unreasonable to ask a parent on duty to deal with a child in need of changing.

Developmentally, a child who is not interested in toileting alone, can often not be ready emotionally or physically to spread their wings away from home just yet. Please speak to me if this is a concern for your child. Don’t forget, it is still quite some time until our 2013 start and with summer approaching, toilet training can often be fast tracked if and when a child is ready, during the warmer months.

A huge part of preparing for and coping with the beginning of 3 year old kinder is anxiety, in the child and also in a parent. I would encourage you to think about this now, and implement the following strategies to help you both deal with anxiety.

Modelling positive behaviour, prior to and during the kinder year, enables your child to understand that you have confidence in us. I know this may be difficult, but never allow your child to see your

anxiety. When you enter the kinder in the first weeks, it’s a good idea to settle your child at an activity, then say goodbye, and go! Never hesitate once you say goodbye, and always tell your child you are leaving. Most children settle soon after a parent has left. Please be assured, if your child does not settle, we will ring you.

Please understand that our staff have been in the profession for many years and have dealt with numerous anxious children and parents. Please trust us to help you and your child have the most positive and happy experience at kinder. Sometimes it can take a long time for a child to settle, so please follow our lead. We will offer strategies to help you overcome your child’s fear, and if we work confidently together, we will see the anxiety through. Be reassured that we do know what we are doing.

Even when you implement the above strategies, separation anxiety can be one of the most concerning problems, both for the child and parent when you first step out beyond the comfort of home. You may think you have passed the critical first encounters with separation anxiety when your child finally allows you to leave. Unfortunately, anxiety can occur at any time, and can be caused by a number of issues, including a change in family circumstances, overtiredness, a new house, a new baby or a prolonged period of absence due to illness or a holiday. Keeping us informed of any changes throughout the year is important as we plan for effective participation in the program. A constant flow of information between home and kinder establishes an important bond, enabling us to work together to support your child’s sense of belonging and wellbeing.

So, as you prepare to embark on perhaps a new journey for you and your child, remember that smooth transitions, preparation and the development of relationships between all significant participants in the entire process can ensure a positive outcome for us all. So, take a deep breath, look at that young child of yours and then do the same this time next year. You will see a huge difference. I look forward to getting to know you and your child, and anticipate a year filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Before I conclude tonight, I would like to thank the Committee of Management who has worked so hard to ensure this centre runs smoothly. I am also very appreciative of their support of me and the 3 year old program. Finally the staff are a wonderful group of dedicated women whom I have enjoyed working with this year. The feel of any centre comes through in those who work in it, and cohesive staff is important in any early childhood setting.

Thanking you,

Sue Badrock.

VICE PRESIDENT

Good evening. For this past year I have filled the role of Vice President of the Tunstall Square Kindergarten committee. The primary roll of the Vice President is to support and assist the President and step into the role if needed.

In addition my role was to hold regular meetings with the staff, to chair these meetings, minute the meetings and relay information back to the committee.

I have found this role to be both educational and rewarding. It has been a great responsibility to ensure that staff and committee are well informed and updated.

I would like to say thank you to Jacinta, the staff and the committee for their patience, support and encouragement.

Raffaella Staios.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Tunstall Square Kindergarten ended the 2011-2012 financial year positively, with a retained surplus and total equity of $125,214.45. This is $12,073.61 more than last year. Whilst this total equity figure may seem to be substantial, it is important for the long term viability of the kindergarten that adequate reserves are held to ensure the kindergarten can continue to operate successfully through unforeseen adverse events, and also potential future periods of lower enrolments. The kindergarten has been fortunate over the last few years to operate fully enrolled for both three year old and four year old programs.

Overall income for 2012 is $1,446.85 higher than for 2011.

The bulk of our income was received from Department of Education and Early Childhood Development funding, an amount of $123,118.21. Other income sources include successful fundraising of $3518.42 and interest received on term deposits of $10,630.34. The income for Working Bee Levy of $2,815.70 is from those families who did not attend two working bees in 2011 and consequently did not receive a refund of the levy.

The committee reviewed fees for 2013 with a decision made to marginally increase them to keep up with CPI. The fees for 4yo will increase by $5 per term to $245, and 3yo fees will also increase by $10 per term to $345 in 2013.

Expenditure for 2012 was slightly lower than last year by $976.43.

The major expenditure items were

Salaries & Costs (costs include Workcover, Sick & Long Service Leave Provisions & Superannuation)

Staff and Committee Development

General operating expenses – supplies and consumables, cleaning, electricity and office expenses

Incursions and Entertainment

Tunstall Square Kindergarten received $4,897.79 in minor Grants for 2012.

These were expensed towards

Gazebo refurbishment New ramps for the Gazebo New soft fall for outside play space New blinds New equipment

The balance sheet at 30 September 2012 shows that the kindergarten has sufficient assets and funds to be able to meet all its liabilities.

The credit card issued in 2007 to the Director, Moira Greenwood has facilitated the purchase of supplies and equipment for the kindergarten where accounts/invoices are not feasible. The credit card balance is cleared every month to avoid payment of credit charges.

The kindergarten’s financial responsibilities are undertaken by a number of parties

Assistant treasurer - reconciles all income

Treasurer - manages expenses and budget review

Book keeper - Manages all Superannuation, payroll, GST and the DHS payroll provider: Payline. XBH Bookkeeping is currently providing this service for Tunstall Square Kindergarten.

The bookkeeper is engaged to issue the fee invoices.

This separation of duties keeps the role of treasurer and assistant treasurer to levels suited to the voluntary nature of these roles.

The financial position of the kindergarten was audited by Allan Page and Associates, and the report includes a statement from the auditor.

Suzie Ellis

Treasurer

Philanthropy Report

Tunstall Square Kindergarten put significant work in conjunction with Manningham City Council into an application for the DEECD major capital grant. The proposal was for a new building to run primarily the 3 year old programs. The room was to be called “The Universal Room” as it would allow TSK to meet the additional hours of Universal Access without significantly modifying the timetable or reducing 3 year old numbers. As TSK was unsuccessful due to certain criteria in round 1, Manningham Council recommended we did not re-apply for round 2. Due to commitments to the Assistant Treasurer role, time did not allow for other grant applications. Therefore my recommendation is for the Philanthropy Officer to be one person in 2013.

Andrew Pattenden

GARDEN AND MAINTENANCE REPORT

Our main role as garden and maintenance officers this year involved organising and coordinating the 4 working bees throughout the year.

This year we had a third of families attend 2 working bees and they will be having their $50.00 working bee levy refunded.

This year saw the construction of a bigger and better storage shed at the kinder. It’s a place to store our working bee supplies and the kid’s tricycles and playground equipment. The soft fall in the playground has been topped up and Manningham council has reimbursed the cost of this. In addition to the larger tasks, the four working bees allow for minor repairs and general upkeep activities such as topping up the Lilydale toppings, garden beds, oiling of timber play equipment and the routine tasks of weeding, raking, dusting and ensuring the kinder looks clean and maintained. We are currently undertaking the refurbishment of the artificial grass and maintenance of the shadesails above the playground.

Next year we will reintroduce a post school holiday cleanup which involves a cleanup of the playground and front entrance of the kinder. This ensures the kinder is looking tidy for the return of staff and children.

Just to finish off, we would like to say that the role of Garden and Maintenance officer is a rewarding one. You get to meet and mix with lots of families from the kinder and see firsthand what can be achieved at the working bees when everyone chips in. We would encourage anyone to give it a go.

Thank you.

Sue Murtic and Kim Merton

POLICY REPORT

Policies are needed to provide a framework for operation and give a consistent approach for the day-to-day practice of the kindergarten. Each policy is required to be reviewed extensively to ensure that our legal responsibilities are met and that they accurately reflect the operation of the kindergarten.

New policies implemented in 2012 were:

- Staffing policy- Participation of volunteers and students policy- Water Safety policy

The policies reviewed in 2012 were:

- Enrolment and orientation policy- Hygiene policy

Policies in the process of being reviewed:

- Refusal and acceptance of authorizations policy- Anaphylaxis policy

The policies have been updated based on guidance from staff, Tunstall Square Kindergarten management committee, Kindergarten Parents Victoria and current legislative requirements.

Alex Zacharias

Community Liaison Report for AGM - 2012

Not only have we enjoyed the role of Community Liaison Officers but also the chance to be a part of the Kindergarten committee as it was nice to be able to ‘give back’ to a kinder that we and our families all love.

Term 1

Collected Easter treats for Doncare. Chocolates, eggs, bunnies and jelly lollies. Non-perishable food items for Doncare. Twilight Market during Manningham’s “Healthy Lifestyle Week”

Term 2

Non-perishable food items for Doncare. Raised $141.00 for cystic fibrosis.

Term 3

Raised $108.60 for CPEC. (Cerebral Palsy Education Centre)

Term 4

Support Doncare by collecting “back to school items.” i.e. pencil cases, pens, pencils etc.

Throughout the year the generosity of the Tunstall Square Kindergarten families has not ceased to amaze us and in particular the staff at Doncare. It is nice that our Kinder has developed a reputation for being generous and supportive to this local charity and we hope we can continue to support them in the years to come.

The role of Community Liaison Officers is a small role but a lovely one which we have both enjoyed doing. Thank you for the opportunity to carry out this role and for all the support.

Brenda and Lisa

FUNDRAISING REPORT 2012

Fundraising activities for 2012 successfully raised a total of $3518.40

We allocated one activity per term and these included:

TERM 1 – Raffle with over $900 worth of prizes

TERM 2 – Bunnings BBQ

TERM 3 – Stall at the Baby and Kids Market

TERM 4 – Calendar, Cards and Diaries

Money raised has allowed the kinder to buy many items including new chairs for the children, wooden toys, smocks and a junior trampoline.

We’d like to thank all the families who helped make our fundraisers possible, especially those parents who helped us with the Bunning BBQ. We were also very humbled by the generosity of the retailers who donated prizes to our raffle and also helped with donations for our BBQ.

Big thank you to Belinda Wogan who helped with fundraising for the first half of the year.

We really enjoyed being part of the kinder community and it was very rewarding to work as a team and raise funds for such a great centre.

Sandy Cifuentes and Leanne Maguire