Koobara Kindy is open and operating for Kindy families of essential workers. We have implemented health and safety measures; procedures are in place for the prevention of COVID-19 and the spreading of any illnesses. For all Kindy families of non-essential workers, we are providing educational support with at home learning resource packs, activities via Kindy…
Koobara jarjums are becoming really familiar with some of the creatures that inhabit our local space. Today, Aaron came to show us how to split the bee hive; which is the home of the native bees at our kindy! He needed to do this to create more room for them. He showed us the equipment…
Today, we took a walk down to Koobara's Aunty Melita Garden. This was important for us, as it provided another opportunity for us to practice safe walking choices in preparation for our Bunyaville Easter Bilby excursion. After some negotiation between the children, and a bit of guidance in modelling how to ask a friend if…
Koobara held our annual Apology Breakfast on Thursday 13th February 2020. We acknowledge the then Prime minister Mr Kevin Rudd for the National Apology to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for the "Stolen Generation" and the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the past on the 13th February 2008. Through…
Koobara Kindergarten are extremely grateful for being the recipients of the Bunnings Community Project. We are all overwhelmed with the Kindergarten Playground Makeover. The Bunnings team have made a fantastic environment, full of colour and an amazing space for our children to have fun and explore. We value these relationships and are greatly appreciative to…
Koobara Kindy kids have started visiting the Nalingu Respite Centre. The children will be visiting regularly on a weekly basis. Our visit to Nalingu really allowed each and every one of the children to shine. They showcased their diverse interests and abilities, and were shown lots of love in return. But, most importantly, this excursion…
Today, volunteers from Origin Energy visited our kindy to celebrate National Indigenous Literacy Day (which is on Wednesday). They came ready to read and connect with the Koobara kids. All the children were invited to choose a book and the volunteers eagerly read their stories! After reading, they watched our deadly kids do all kinds…
On the 18th and 23rd of August, Koobara embarked on our annual visit to the Rolin Strawberry Farm at Elimbah. The children excitedly looked for strawberry signs on the bus journey there, and we talked about the things we might see! Our deadly friend, Rev, welcomed us and after an Acknowledgement of the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi…
Koobara Afternoon Program held a CPR Awareness Session with Qld Ambulance. This was a very informative afternoon. The CPR Media Van was equipped with a fun interactive monitor, in which you could race against components for the best CPR technique and compressions. Fun was had by all. Thank you Queensland Ambulance Service.
Koobara’s beginnings are rooted in community leadership. Our founding members, all those years ago, had the courage, drive and vision to create a space which reflected the cultures, strengths and aspirations of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. This strong history serves as a solid foundation which guides our work today.…
