On Friday 28th February 2020, is school clean up day which also includes early childhood services. On this day, it is a great way for children to learn about the impact of rubbish within the environment.
It is also an opportunity for Educators to explore sustainability, recycling, and learning about nature. These topics can be incorporated into the curriculum from School Clean-Up day and continue it throughout the year.
Some experiences include:
- Introduce recycling bins in the service and encourage children to recycle.
- Use recyclable materials/items in craft activities.
- Exploring coral reefs and life in our oceans.
- Explore how plants grow from seeds.
- Investigate leaves in the backyard.
For more Educational Resources ideas: Cool Australia
Create a Clean Up event in your early childhood service, register your service and clean up Australia will send a free Clean-Up kit, including bags, gloved, information and promotional materials.
For more information: Clean Up Australia Day
On 11 June 2026, it is International Day of Play. This day is not just symbolic; it's a reminder that play is a fundamental right
Fresh fee hikes in 2026 have pushed childcare costs to record highs, with Sydney’s inner suburbs now topping the list as the most expensive places
A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a bush excursion, exposing serious supervision failures. The child was found unharmed, but the
North Sydney Council will demolish Kelly’s Place Community Childcare Centre at the end of 2026 to expand Hume Street Park, leaving at least 40 children