Chelsea Heights Kindergarten

During Reconciliation Week, all groups participated in activities inspired by this year’s theme, ‘All In’. As a collaborative project, the children created representations of the magpie family that lives at kinder, using loose parts, paint and paper.

We also moved our bodies to a poem written by Trish Bellaburra, titled The Dance of Country. Trish is a local Bunurong elder and a valued source of local knowledge and culture, which she generously shares with us and the children during her visits.

You can listen to the poem as a song here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/V-ft1vm5OS0?feature=shared

….and read about reconciliation in her own words here:

“In early childhood, the heart of reconciliation begins by deeply connecting children to Country—to the plants, animals, and natural elements that surround us every day. When we invite children to truly see the natural world, to learn who these living elements are and discover the vital role they play in sustaining the land, we nurture a deep sense of belonging.

By fostering this early bond with the environment, we guide children to become more empathetic, compassionate, and caring protectors of our world.”

Thank you so much, Trish, for your ongoing support, guidance and generosity in sharing your knowledge with us. We are grateful for the opportunities to learn more about Aboriginal perspectives and connection to Country. We always enjoy having a yarn with you and look forward to your next visit to kinder. First Nations Poetry & Educational Resources

Four years ago today 💜

📚 Story Time is back at Chelsea Heights Primary School next Friday, 15 May.

It’s a great way for children to build familiarity, confidence and connection with the primary school environment.

Kinder registrations for 2027 are now open.

Registrations close on 30 June.

* If your child has not attended kindergarten before, you’ll need to register (free) via the Kingston City Council website.

* If your child is currently attending kindergarten, Kingston Council emailed families last week. Please complete your registration via that email by 30 June.

When registering, you’ll need to choose three preferences:

* You can select both of our groups as your first and second preferences (in any order):
* 3-year-old: Koalas and Joeys
* 4-year-old: Possums and Wombats
* Your third preference must be a different kindergarten

Extended Care:
Our extended care program requires a minimum of 12 enrolments per session to run. We will email families in the coming weeks to gather interest and will update you as soon as possible.

Register here:
kingston.vic.gov.au/kinder

We look forward to welcoming families to our open day tomorrow between 9.30-11.30

What exciting news for Chelsea Heights and a long time coming! It looks like a wonderful, inclusive and engaging space, finally utilised to its best potential! What are everyone's thoughts?

Looking into kinder for 2027?

Join Kingston’s free online Kindergarten Readiness Parent Information Session on
📆Wed 6 May 7-8.30pm

This session will provide information on:
→ Kingston’s Central Registration Scheme for three-and-four year old funded kindergarten
→ Kindergarten readiness for you and your child

Register for the free online session today 🧑‍💻
kingston.vic.gov.au/kindergarten-info-session

👉 Please note: Registration is required. A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be emailed prior to the session. The online link will be sent to the email used to register attendance.

For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/kinder

🌟 Open Day for 2027 Families 🌟

Come and explore everything our kindergarten has to offer! Meet our amazing team, tour our beautiful learning spaces, and see how we support children to learn, play, and grow.

🗓 Saturday 2 May
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am

All groups offer 15 hours per week, with the option of paid Extended Care until 5:30pm (Mon, Tue, Thu).
We are a community-run kindergarten with single-age groups and a caring, play-based approach.

We’d love to meet you and your child!

Dear Families,

As we continue planning for 2027, we are seeking feedback from families who may be planning to apply for a 3- or 4-year-old place at our kindergarten next year. Over the past 6 months we have also gathered valuable feedback from families and staff, which has helped us develop two possible timetable options for 2027.

If you are considering applying for a place in 2027, we strongly encourage you to complete this short survey so we can better understand what works best for our families.

We are asking families to indicate their preference between the following two options:

Option 1:
Sessions run on consecutive days for all groups.

Option 2:
Sessions are scheduled with breaks between days, as follows:
• Group 1: 2 × 7.5-hour sessions with a one-day break in between
• Group 2: 3 × 5-hour sessions, with the first two sessions on consecutive days and a one-day break before the third session

Please click the link below to view a visual representation of the timetable options.

Please take a moment to complete the short survey below:

https://forms.office.com/r/RSsCCjLvzQ

The survey will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 12 March 2026, so we kindly ask that responses are submitted before this time.

Please note: the final timetable will depend on enrolment numbers and may change if enrolments are insufficient.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support our kindergarten community.

🩷 Free 3 year old kinder spots still available at CHK - please call or email for a tour or any enquiries on 9772 8080 [email protected] 💛

Chelsea Heights Primary School

Foundation tours for 2027 students available now.
Chelsea Heights Primary School

We’re excited to announce that 2027 Foundation School Tours are now open at Chelsea Heights Primary School!

If your child is starting school in 2027, we warmly invite you to come and see our vibrant learning community in action. Meet our staff, explore our classrooms and facilities, and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.

Our tours are a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Learn about our curriculum and programs
✨ See our engaging learning spaces
✨ Ask questions about enrolment and school life
✨ Experience the welcoming culture of our school community

📅 Bookings are essential and can be made via Compass Tix:
https://compasstix.com/event/3d8440ad-3d32-49f0-af3f-f7270e03d486

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Chelsea Heights Primary School!