Observation: On the tools The three year 1 girls were using the new Hi Vis vests, hard hats and pretend tool belts at the playground. Child A approached me and asked me what needed fixing? So I began to give …
Leave your shoes at the door….
Over the years we’ve had robust discussion about shoes on vs shoes off at JSACP. Maybe you’re one of those parents or guardians that get told “They’re just putting their shoes on, then they’ll be ready to go”. For many …
Disco Fever
Last Thursday we visited “Funky Town” with some old school disco moves that would have made the Bee Gees proud. This year JSACP has introduced extra-curricular activities, knowing how time poor some of our families are and to broaden the …
Reconciliation Week 2021
Gurumba bigi JSACP Families, Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021 was – More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. It’s an important reminder that we all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation. At JSACP we want to …
Our Calm Room
Over recent months, we have taken a focus on sensory processing & emotional regulation for children. We know that there are times when children need a quiet space to take five from the business of play. Learning when to take …
Prep life at JSACP
We honestly can’t believe how quickly Term 1 has begun, with week four well underway. It’s safe to say we are back into the swing of our busy before & after school care routine. It doesn’t seem possible that only …
JSACP Educator Professional Development
We are a diverse team at JSACP, with a broad range of professional & personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, interests & strengths. While we celebrate our diversity, we are brought together by our shared passion of creating safe, engaging & nurturing …
Market Day Mania
Market Day… a staple on our Vacation Care program for over ten years now…But what is it? “It’s a big competition that you can win” – Jasmine “We get to sell things to the other children” – Liam “If you …
JSACP Art Club: Giving Still Life Drawing a Gough
Across our many years of programming at JSACP one thing has remained constant, our Educators and Children love “club” activities. We’ve had cooking club, soccer club, science club, fitness club, language club, you name it, we’ve probably done it. This …
Dungeons and Dragons and…. Development?
Every so often a new trend emerges amongst the children and even the hippest and coolest of our Educators are left trying to catch up (Among Us anyone?). It was an exciting moment for our Educator, David, when roles were …