To promote a Sense of Community within Kindergartens/Centres
Type
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Process
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Points to note
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Disco/Sparkle Dance etc
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* Discuss with Head Teacher and arrange a suitable date.
* Organise with Head Teacher who is responsible for organising what. Things to organise: * Date. * Venue. * What food/drinks. * Who to invite. * Music/entertainment - who will provide. * Making invitations * Timing. * Budget for the event. * Who responsible for what. * Set up and clean up. |
Movie Night at Kindergarten
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Same as above
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* Make sure movie isn't too long ans appropriate for age of children.
* Will older siblings be invited and how will they be catered for? |
Guest Speakers
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* Decide on a suitable guest speaker.
* Set a date. * Organise with teachers who will organise what: * Food and drink to be served. * Timing - set up and clean up. |
* Possible speaker and/or topics include:
* Senior Education Advisory about areas of educational practice. * Transition to school (New Entrant Teachers, Staff or SEA) *Sarah Langi - Nelson Environment Centre on Zero Waste management and how to reduce food costs in the household, worm farms, composting etc. * Budgeting advice/tips - Nelson Budgeting service. |
Matariki
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Celebration of the Maori New Year (June/July) dates change annually.
* Discuss with Head Teacher if anything is planned. * Find appropriate dates and start planning. * Inform parents. * Children can be involved by making something for the event. |
* Could be time for families to come together and share a meal or join in other community events being held.
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Blokes and Kids Party/Night.
Fathers Event |
Celebrating Festive Occasions
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Christmas parties, Easter Hunts, Fathers and Mothers Day
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Training Sessions
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* First Aid courses.
* Cooking sessions. |
Model Trains
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These social events provide a good opportunity for someone (really better being a parent) to speak to parents about the FLG briefly. Some of the things to say could include:
* What the FLG role is.
* How parents can be involved.
* What you personally have got out of being a member.
* Who to contact if interested.
* What the FLG role is.
* How parents can be involved.
* What you personally have got out of being a member.
* Who to contact if interested.