REED Merredin

The 𝙅𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 Award celebrates educators who demonstrate passion, caring, leadership, creativity and a commitment to providing high quality early childhood education and care.

Please nominate the educator who makes your child excited to walk through the door each day. The one who makes you and your child feel safe, supported, valued and cared for.

This is a parent and community nominated award, meaning educators can only be considered if they are nominated by the families and communities they support.

If an educator at REED Merredin has made a difference in your child’s life, this is your opportunity to 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙚 & 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 them.

https://forms.office.com/r/kBLn9njbTQ

CCS information for families ⭐️

✨ Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice ✨

In early childhood education and care, learning happens through play, relationships, curiosity and meaningful experiences every day. 🌿

We create environments where children can explore, ask questions, build confidence and develop skills for life. From nature play and creativity to conversations and discovery, every experience supports children’s growth and wellbeing.

Why it matters 💛
When children feel safe, engaged and supported, they develop a love of learning that continues far beyond the early years.

Happy Mother's Day 2026

We wish all mums a Happy Mother's Day and want to acknowledge all that you bring to each child's life. The love, care, support, hugs, smiles, guidance all of it. Whether you are a Mum, Aunt, Nanna, Step-Mom, SIngle Dad, friend. No matter the title it is the role of being Mum that is cherished and at the same time rewarding. May you take a moment today to acknowledge yourself and have the opportunity to reflect on the joy you bring and receive. 🌹🩷

All children attending or visiting a REED ECEC service, event or premises have the right to be safe from harm and abuse.

The wellbeing of children and their right to feel safe, heard and understood is our priority.

REED is committed to maintaining and embedding child safeguarding practices to create and maintain an environment where children feel valued, protected and safe.

💛😊 Have You Seen Our Feelings Chart? 😊💛

You may have noticed our Feelings Chart displayed around the centre — and it’s more than just a poster!

This resource is a wonderful tool that supports our educators in helping children recognise, understand, and express their emotions in a safe and supportive way. By using the chart throughout the day, we encourage children to talk about how they’re feeling, build emotional awareness, and develop important self-regulation skills. 🌈

The best part? This is something that can easily be used at home too! Families can support their child by talking about feelings, naming emotions, and using simple visuals like our chart to guide conversations.

Together, we can help children build confidence in expressing themselves and understanding others 💬💙

What a great activity to add to your program for the children to take part in 😊

🐦 Explore 8 STEM activities for young children based on the First Nations Dreaming Story, “How The Birds Got Their Colours”: https://tinyurl.com/how-the-birds

Full of vibrant paintings, Mary Albert’s “How the Birds Got Their Colours” invites children to ask questions, share ideas, and develop theories about colours, patterns, and bird behaviour.