Hampton Park Community House

Roar! 🦖 Today is Dinosaur Day, and we are feeling a little "prehistoric" here at Hampton Park Community House Children’s Services!

Whether they fly like a Pterodactyl or stomp like a T-Rex, children have an amazing, natural fascination with these ancient giants. Dinosaurs are fantastic for sparking early imagination, encouraging curiosity, and exploring science through play.

We want to hear from you! 👇 Parents, what is your child’s absolute favourite dinosaur? Drop a comment below and let us know if you have a little paleontologist at home! 🦕

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❄️ Beat the Winter Blues: Old School House Winter Holiday Program! ❄️

Looking to escape the cold, try something new, and connect with great people? We are excited to launch our Winter Holiday Program designed exclusively for adults (16+)!

Come along to the Old School House to relax, chat, and enjoy a warm, welcoming community space. Plus, morning tea is included (light refreshments provided)! ☕✨

Here is what we have lined up for you from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM:

🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS | Thursday 2nd July Get creative with small canvas painting, coaster decorating, and air-drying clay creations. A wonderful space to relax and make something uniquely yours.

🎲 GAMES DAY | Friday 3rd July Join our community board games session for a friendly morning of games, laughter, and connection. Meet new people and challenge your skills!

🧁 DECORATING CLASS | Thursday 9th July Get creative in our cupcake decorating session! Decorate delicious treats, then sit back and enjoy your creations with a warm cuppa.

🎱 COMMUNITY DAY | Friday 10th July Join us for a fun-filled community bingo session! Enjoy the community spirit, friendly competition, and be in the running to win some small prizes.

📌 Important Details:

👥 Who: Adults aged 16 and over (No children, please!)

📍 Where: Old School House, Reagans Road

💰 Cost: Gold coin donation

⚠️ Note: Places are limited!

📞 How to Register: Secure your spot today via TryBooking or by contacting us directly:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 03 8768 8342 or Mobile: 0493 040 499

🌐 Website: hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au (or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

We can't wait to see you there! 🧡

During Mother’s Day week, we were delighted to host a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea across our Kindergarten and OSHC programs.

It was wonderful to welcome so many mothers and special caregivers into our learning spaces to spend quality time with their children in a warm and welcoming environment. Families enjoyed sharing afternoon tea together, participating in activities, and creating special memories as part of the celebrations.

Our OSHC children proudly created beautiful handmade craft gifts for their mums, adding a thoughtful and personal touch to the occasion.

We also received lovely feedback from families, with many mothers sharing heartfelt comments and reflections on our feedback canvas and questionnaires in their home languages, helping us celebrate and include the diversity of our HPCH community.

Thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, and special caregivers who joined us and continue to play such an important role in the lives of our children every day.

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🐝 Celebrating Bee Day at Hampton Park Community House! 🐝

Our Kindergarten and OSHC programs recently buzzed with excitement as we celebrated Bee Day! The children dove into a fun, engaging day filled with a variety of bee-themed activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Here is a look at what our little busy bees got up to:

🌟 Kindergarten Highlights

Group Time Discoveries: We explored fascinating facts about bees and their incredibly important role in nature and the environment. The room came alive as everyone joined in singing lively, interactive bee songs!

Yellow & Black Playdough: The children expressed their creativity by mixing vibrant yellow and black playdough to sculpt and shape their very own bees.

Sensory Slime: We whipped up bright, colourful slime, which was a massive hit for hands-on learning and sensory exploration.

🎨 OSHC Program Fun

Beehive Artwork: Our older children showed off their fantastic artistic skills with Bee Day colouring activities and detailed beehive artwork, demonstrating a wonderful understanding of bees and their natural habitats.

🧠 How This Supports Learning & Development:

These interactive experiences do so much more than just keep hands busy! They play a vital role in early childhood development by:

🌻 Building environmental knowledge about nature and why bees are so important.

🎨 Encouraging creativity and imagination through diverse arts and crafts.

💪 Supporting fine motor skills through pinching, shaping playdough, colouring, and crafting.

🖐️ Promoting sensory exploration through tactile slime making.

💬 Developing communication and social skills during group discussions and shared team experiences.

A huge thank you to our wonderful educators and enthusiastic children for making Bee Day such a sweet success! 🍯✨

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🌟 Supporting Every Child to Thrive 🌟

We are pleased to welcome Monash Allied Health to Hampton Park Community House Kindergarten to support our kinder children and families. 💛

During a recent meet-and-greet session, families had the opportunity to connect with the team and learn more about the different support pathways available for children who may benefit from additional assistance. Creating strong partnerships with families and support services helps us build an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for every child. 🤝

We are also excited about the upcoming professional development opportunities for our Early Childhood Teachers, which will further strengthen our practice in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, development, and inclusion. ✨

Together, we are building a supportive community where every child can feel confident, valued, and empowered to succeed. 🌱

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🌿📚 Learning, Culture & Connection 📚🌿

We are proud to be part of the Best Start Partnership Program, supporting our team to embed Aboriginal culture into our daily programs and practices in meaningful, respectful, and authentic ways. 💛

As part of our ongoing Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we recently welcomed Holly and Jingyi to Hampton Park Community House. Their visit provided valuable guidance in strengthening our RAP goals and deepening our commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive practice.

Holly and Jingyi continue to support the Aboriginal Best Start Program, helping us build knowledge, understanding, and inclusive learning experiences for children and families. 🤝

During their visit, they also introduced the Language Project, encouraging families to engage in reading, singing, and literacy-based activities at home. Families received information packs, letters, and literacy kits designed to support shared learning and meaningful family connections through storytelling. ✨

The literacy kits included beloved children’s books such as:
📖 The Gruffalo
📖 The Gruffalo's Child
📖 Tiddalick the Frog Who Caused a Flood
📖 The Very Hungry Caterpillar
📖 We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Along with interactive toy sets to extend children’s learning through play. 🧸🌱

This wonderful initiative supports early literacy development, strengthens family engagement, and fosters a lifelong love of storytelling, culture, and learning together. 💫

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au

🌙✨ Eid al-Adha Mubarak! ✨🌙

Today we celebrate the spirit of faith, compassion, gratitude, and togetherness. Eid al-Adha is a time to reflect on kindness, share with those in need, and cherish moments with family, friends, and community. 💛

May this special occasion bring peace, happiness, and countless blessings to all who are celebrating. Wishing everyone a joyful Eid filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories. 🌙🕌

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✨ Welcome Nisha ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Nisha to Hampton Park Community House as our Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), Educational Leader & Community Programs Support.

Nisha is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing through meaningful, engaging experiences. She also enjoys working closely with educators to strengthen quality practice, curriculum planning and continuous improvement across our programs.

We are thrilled to have Nisha join our community and look forward to the positive impact she will make in the lives of children and families 💛

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🌟 CONNECTION CIRCLE 🌟

Looking to connect with others in the community?

Join the CONNECTION CIRCLE, proudly brought to you by Hampton Park Community House in partnership with Hampton Park Primary School Community Hub.

💛 Make new friends
🎨 Enjoy a different activity each week
🧁 So far we’ve had fun decorating cupcakes, plates and cups!
🏃 Next week: a fun exercise session
📍 Mondays | 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Hampton Park Primary School

⚠️ Places are limited — registration is essential!

📞 Register now: 0493 040 499

Come along, connect, and be part of your community!

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au