What a colourful and fun day we had for Crazy Hair Day! 🌈✨ Our Gumnuts got creative with their hair, coming to preschool with some very crazy, colourful and fun hairstyles! There were lots of laughs and plenty of proud little faces showing off their crazy creations. 💛 It was also a great opportunity for our Gumnuts to learn about helping others and supporting an important cause. Together, our wonderful families raised $60, helping support children and adults living with cys

What a wonderful week we had for Pyjama Week 2026! 🧸✨ Our Gumnuts had so much fun coming to preschool in their favourite pyjamas, with plenty of cosy outfits, happy faces and lots of fun throughout the week! 💤🩷 Most importantly, our Gumnut families helped us raise an amazing $105 for The Pyjama Foundation. 🫶🏼 A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported this wonderful cause. We loved seeing our Gumnut community come together to make a difference. 💛 Well done

Gumnut Florist is officially open! 🌸💐 As part of our learning about gardening, plants and caring for our environment, our Gumnuts decided to bring their learning into their imaginative play. Our florist has been a big hit! The children have loved pretending to be florists, arranging flowers, making beautiful bouquets and serving their customers. 🌷😊 It has been wonderful watching their imaginations take over as they play together, share ideas and take on different roles. W

What a lovely day we had at our Teddy Bears’ Picnic! 🧸💛 Our Gumnuts brought along their favourite teddy bears from home, while some children chose a special teddy from our centre to join in on the fun. The children loved spending the day with their furry friends: playing, cuddling, sharing and taking their teddies along for all the fun and activities. 🧸☀️ It was so sweet seeing the children care for their teddies, include them in their play and enjoy the day together with

We were so excited to welcome author Tim Brown to Gumnut Village! Tim came along to share his book with our Gumnuts, giving the children the chance to meet an author, listen to his story and see a book come to life. 📖💛 The children loved sitting together and listening as Tim shared his story. It was a wonderful opportunity to encourage their love of books, stories and reading. A big thank you to Tim Brown for visiting Gumnut Village and sharing your book with our Gumnuts. W

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Music Day at Gumnut Village! Throughout the week, our Gumnuts explored different types of musical instruments, learning about the different sounds they make and having plenty of opportunities to get involved with music themselves. 🎵 To celebrate, we had a special Drum & Paint Day, where the children could get creative while enjoying the sounds and rhythms of the drums. 🎨🥁 It was so much fun watching the children experiment with dif

On Thursday, we were so excited to welcome Neisha back to Gumnut Village for another fun and interactive experience! The children enjoyed Skylar’s Sensory Circus Show, where they explored and learned all about their five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. 👀👂👃👅✋ Through lots of fun activities and hands-on experiences, our Gumnuts had the opportunity to explore how we use our senses to learn about and understand the world around us. It was wonderful to see the ch

Our Gumnuts had a lovely time taking part in National Simultaneous Storytime! The children gathered together and watched on the screen as Luna Roo, a Story of Love and Hope was read to children all across Australia. 📖💛 Our Gumnuts sat beautifully and listened to the story, enjoying the experience together with their friends and educators. National Simultaneous Storytime is a wonderful annual event that brings children from all around Australia together to enjoy the same boo

We had a lovely time coming together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a special Cancer Council event that brings people together over a cuppa to raise money for cancer research, prevention and support for people affected by cancer. 💛 To show our support, we hosted a bake sale for our Gumnut families. A huge thank you to everyone who brought in delicious goodies and helped make the day such a success! Together, our wonderful Gumnut commu

Our Gumnuts had a wonderful time celebrating St Patrick’s Day with plenty of green, smiles and festive fun! ☘️✨ The children arrived dressed in their favourite green outfits, turning our preschool into a sea of little leprechauns, rainbows and lucky charms! 💚🌈 It was lovely to see everyone getting into the spirit of the day and sharing in the excitement together. St Patrick’s Day gave us a fun opportunity to introduce the children to a different cultural celebration while e

Today the children in Gumnut enjoyed a very special visit from a therapy dog from Guide Dogs NSW . The visit gave the children a wonderful opportunity to learn more about guide dogs and the important role they play in supporting people in the community. The children listened carefully as they learned how guide dogs help their owners and what makes these dogs so special. They also explored how to be safe and respectful around dogs. The children practiced calm approaches, gent

We had some very special visitors stop by this week when Tiny Tins Skip Bins brought one of their trucks to our centre and it’s safe to say it created lots of excitement! As the truck arrived, children gathered eagerly to watch and wave. Seeing the truck up close sparked plenty of curiosity, with many children pointing out the different parts of the vehicle and chatting about trucks. The highlight of the visit was watching how the truck works. The children were quite fascina

What an adventure we had today! 💛 Our Gumnuts were very excited to head out on an excursion and explore some of the wonderful places right here in our local community. 🚂 First stop! The train station! ☕ Then off to the local café! 📮 And finally, a visit to the post office! The children loved being out and about, taking in their surroundings, chatting about what they could see and discovering more about the places they see in their community every day. These little adventur

Thank you to everyone who bought pies, slices, muffins, quiches, and more. Your support made our Pie Drive absolutely amazing! 😍 A huge shout-out to Queen Street Bakery for all those delicious treats. You truly made this event extra special. 🥐💛 This year, we were raising money for HeartKids , and thanks to your generosity, we raised $180 . 💖 Every treat purchased and every donation is helping make a difference. We couldn’t have done it without our wonderful families. You

Early this month, our Gumnuts had an AMAZING surprise: a visit from Recycleman ! 🎉 The kids were laughing, learning, and having a blast while discovering how to recycle and take care of our planet. From fun games to hands-on activities, everyone got involved and left inspired to make a difference. 🌿💚 It was incredible seeing our little Earth heroes excited about keeping our world clean because every bottle, can, and bit of

The holiday season just got a whole lot more magical. Our Christmas Elf has returned ! 🧝‍♂️✨ This morning, he made his grand entrance, floating in with a bright red balloon and ready to bring his festive fun to the center. The children were ecstatic to see him back and immediately started searching high and low for his new hiding spot! 🎈 Our Elf will be spreading holiday cheer every day, creating new surprises, and adding a bit of magic to the countdown to Christmas. It’s

This Tuesday, we were thrilled to welcome Ditto and Hayley for a very special visit! They brought their Safe Adventure Show to life, and our Gumnuts had an absolute blast learning all about how to stay safe in the most fun and interactive way possible! From important safety tips to making smart choices, Ditto’s colourful adventures captivated the children and kept them engaged from start to finish. The best part? The kids had fun while learning valuable lessons that will

We had the best time on our first-ever Gumnut excursion ! With the triathlon happening nearby, we thought it would be the perfect chance to head out for a walk. We set off from preschool and made our way down to Pioneer Road, taking in the sights and sounds along the way. We stopped for a little morning tea (because what’s an adventure without snacks?) and as we sipped, we got to watch the cyclists zooming past. The excitement didn’t stop there as we were treated to the sight

We’re still buzzing from the excitement of our very first Bake Sale yesterday, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome! 🧁🍪...

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us this past Friday! 🎉 It was an unforgettable day, and we hope you had...