Glen Iris Childcare and Kindergarten - News & Events
At Glen Iris Childcare and Kindergarten, we endeavour to keep families well informed on news, events, programs, achievements and information. We regularly send out newsletters and post on our Facebook account, strengthening the lines of communication between families and the centre, as well as the wider community.
We pride ourselves on hosting events that provide our families with opportunities to visit the centre and get involved. Each year, we develop a calendar full of family activities, incursions, special days, and charitable fundraising opportunities. We also embrace celebrations and days of observance that are important to our families, staff, and community, including cultural and religious holidays.
January
- 1st Jan New Year's Day Public Holiday
- 27th Jan Centre Closed for Australia Day Public Holiday (in lieu)
- 28th Jan Australia Day Celebrations
- 29th Jan Chinese New Year Celebrations
February
- 10th Feb Glen Iris' 10th Birthday Party
- 14th Feb Valentine's Day
March
- 3rd Mar - 7th Mar National Sea Week
- 4th Mar Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
- 7th Mar International Women's Day (observed)
- 10th Mar Centre closed for Labour Day Public Holiday
- 17th Mar St Patrick's Day Celebrations
- 21st Mar Harmony Day
- 26th Mar Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
- 28th Mar Grandparents/Special Persons Afternoon Tea
April
- 2nd Apr World Autism Awareness Day
- 17th Apr Easter Egg hunt
- 18th Apr Centre Closed for Good Friday Public Holiday
- 21st Apr Centre Closed for Easter Monday Public Holiday
- 22nd Apr Earth Day
- 25th Apr Centre Closed for ANZAC Day Public Holiday
- 29th Apr International Dance Day
May
- 5th May - 9th May International Compost Awareness Week
- 6th May World Asthma Day
- 9th May Mother's Day Afternoon Tea/African Drumming Incursion
- 12th May - 16th May National Families Week
- 20th May Character Dress Up Day
- 23rd May World Turtle Day
- 26th May National Sorry Day
June
- 5th Jun World Environment Day
- 9th Jun Centre Closed for King's Birthday Public Holiday
- 10th Jun - 13th Jun Healthy Living Week
- 17th Jun Big Blue Bash
- 20th Jun World Music Day (Observed)
- 30th Jun - 4th Jul Kinder 4 Family/Teacher Interview Week
July
- 30th Jun - 4th Jul Kinder 4 Family/Teacher Interview Week
- 7th Jul - 11th Jul NAIDOC week
- 14th Jul Bastille Day
- 17th Jul Odd shoes and socks day
- 23rd Jul Pyjama Day
- 28th Jul - 1st Aug Early Learning Matters Week
- 30th Jul International Day Of Friendship
August
- 28th Jul - 1st Aug Early Learning Matters Week
- 1st Aug Jeans for Genes Day
- 4th Aug National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
- 8th Aug Red Nose Day
- 11th Aug - 15th Aug Science Week
- 18th Aug - 22nd Aug Book Week Celebrations
- 22nd Aug Daffodil Day
September
- 3rd Sep Early Childhood Educators Day
- 5th Sep Father's Day Afternoon Tea and Farm Visit
- 8th Sep - 19th Sep Chicken Hatching Program
- 19th Sep Talk like a Pirate Day
- 25th Sep Footy Colours Day
- 26th Sep Centre Closed for Grand Final Eve Public Holiday
October
- 6th Oct - 10th Oct World Space Week
- 14th Oct Teddy Bear's Picnic
- 20th Oct Diwali
- 20th Oct - 24th Oct Photos Week
- 21st Oct Sunglasses Day
- 31st Oct Dress Up Day
November
- 3rd Nov Melbourne Cup Day Celebrations
- 4th Nov Centre Closed for Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
- 11th Nov Remembrance Day
- 17th Nov Premature Babies Day
- 27th Nov Odd shoes and socks day
December
- 4th Dec Kinder Graduation and Christmas Concert
- 12th Dec Christmas Party and Santa Visit
- 24th Dec Christmas Eve - Centre closes at 4pm
- 25th Dec Centre Closed for Christmas Day Public Holiday
- 26th Dec Centre Closed for Boxing Day Public Holiday
- 31st Dec New Year's Eve - Centre closes at 4pm