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There is something so special about the in-between seasons at Modbury Kindy and being outside this time of year. The crunchy leaves 🍁 , the days feel different from one week to the next, and nature is letting go. 🌬️

Parnati (Autumn), occurring approximately April to June, is the Kaurna season of wind, fog, and high rainfall (kudlinthi). Signaled by the star Parna, it brings cooler weather and falling trees (waadlawarnka). Traditionally, this was a time for migrating from coastal dunes to inland forests, building sturdy, weatherproof, and thatched shelters called wodli. 🔥🪾

“I see sunrise colours on Country at Kindy” A, 4.5 years old. 🌅 ... See MoreSee Less

Families are the true experts on their children, and we value their personal and cultural knowledge and experiences. At the end of term 1 our project morning was full of chatter and curiosity from families diving into the explorations and interests that have developed.

Last year children, educators and families reimagined our sandpit area. It is now complete, a space where children can interact with the elements, tell stories, honouring what came before and ways Country can be reflected respectfully.

We welcome families in our local community to join us Thursday mornings this term in week 2,3,4,6,7,8 and 9 for playgroup.

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When a lonely truss of tomatoes and a curious group of researchers lead us to ‘Qualitaly Cuisine’! 🍅
�Inside the restaurant, children were warmly welcomed, observed how the space operates, how food is prepared and how people work together to create a shared experience for others. ✨ The children were not simply visitors, but participants, moments like these support children to understand that they are part of something bigger, that their voices, ideas and presence matter within our community. 🌍 Qualitaly Cuisine ... See MoreSee Less