Exciting Updates with our Jelly Tots Teams

We’re delighted to share some wonderful news within our Jelly Tots family! 💛

Our amazing Centre Director, Alicia, from Mundijong, will be stepping into a Compliance and Enrolment Support role until she begins her
Maternity Leave in December. 👶✨ We wish Alicia all the very best as she prepares for this exciting new chapter!

The Mundijong service will continue to thrive under the capable leadership of Kirra, who will be stepping into the Centre Director role. 🌻 Over the next six weeks, Alicia and Kirra will work closely
together to ensure a smooth and thorough handover. We’re confident Kirra will shine in her new role, continuing to provide exceptional care
and leadership to our children, families, and team.🌈

During this time, Sarah will be stepping into the Assistant Director role to support Kirra throughout Alicia’s leave. 👏 While these are certainly big shoes to fill, we know the Mundijong team is in wonderful hands! 💪

Meanwhile, at South Yunderup, Jess is currently on personal leave, and we are very fortunate to have Bianca stepping into the Acting Centre Director role during her absence. 🌷

Please join us in congratulating Alicia, Kirra, Sarah, and Bianca on their new roles and achievements! 🎉 We’re so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see what the rest of 2025 has in store for our amazing Jelly Tots community. 💕


Hatchery Incursions

Have you heard the news?

Both Mundijong and South Yunderup have upcoming Chicken Hatchery Incursions.

To ensure your child doesn’t miss out on this Eggciting incursion – speak to the management team about a CASUAL spot before you miss out


Upcoming Events

  • 4th November: Melbourne Cup
  • 10th November: World Science Day
  • 11th November: Remembrance Day
  • 14th November: World Diabetes Day
  • 24th November: Fairy Bread Day
  • 26th November: Children’s Day

Mundijong


What we learned

This month has been filled with creativity, exploration, and lots of fun across all our learning spaces! Our Barnyard room has been especially busy, bringing their imaginative ideas to life with the creation of their very own Barnyard Café. The children have loved taking on different roles from chefs to customers as they served up pretend coffees, cakes, and treats, encouraging rich conversations, cooperation, and imaginative play.

We’ve also been diving into a world of sensory exploration, with a variety of engaging sensory trays that have supported curiosity, fine motor skills, and hands-on learning. From squishy textures to natural materials, the children have loved discovering new sensations and sharing their observations.

Adding to the excitement, the children have been fascinated by our stick insects and the arrival of our very own bunnies! The children have shown such gentle care and curiosity, learning about responsibility, empathy, and the importance of looking after living things.

It’s been a month full of wonder, discovery, and joy and we can’t wait to see what adventures next month brings at Jelly Tots Mundijong.


Staff Shoutout

We’d love to take a moment to recognise Jo, who consistently goes above and beyond every single day. Jo is always there with a helping hand, a warm smile, and an incredible depth of knowledge that shines through in everything she does. Loved by all the children and families, Jo is always up for a chat and never fails to make you smile or laugh with her kind and bubbly personality.

Jo’s gentle nature, patience, and positive energy make her an invaluable part of our Jelly Tots team. She has a natural ability to connect with every child, making each one feel seen, heard, and valued and creating a warm, nurturing environment where everyone thrives. Whether she’s helping a colleague, lending an idea, or stepping in wherever needed, nothing is ever too much trouble for Jo.

We are so incredibly lucky to have you as part of our Jelly Tots family!

South Yunderup


What we learned

October has been a month full of fun, learning, and meaningful celebrations here at the centre! 🎉 We enjoyed exploring, creating, and reflecting with the children as we celebrated the following special days:

World Smile Day 😊 – We encouraged kindness and positivity, sharing smiles and kind words with our friends and educators. It was wonderful to see so many happy faces throughout the day!

World Mental Health Day 🧠💛 – The children engaged in activities to express their feelings, learn about emotions, and understand the importance of looking after their mental wellbeing.

Bird Week 🐦 – Our little explorers observed and learned about different birds, their sounds, and habitats. We also created some beautiful bird-themed art and crafts.

Food Day 🍎🥕 – The children learned about healthy eating and different types of foods. We had fun tasting, sorting, and discussing our favourite fruits, vegetables, and snacks.

Grandparents Day 👵🧓💖 – We celebrated the special bond between children and their grandparents. The children enjoyed creating cards and crafts to show their love and appreciation.

It’s been a joy to see the children engaging with these celebrations and learning in a playful, hands-on way. Thank you for your continued support in helping us make these experiences meaningful and memorable.


Staff Shoutout

This week we are so excited to shine our Spotlight on someone truly special — Alarna!

Many of you already know Alarna as our wonderful cook, who fills our centre with the most delicious smells and nourishing meals every single day. What you might not know is that Alarna has also recently taken on a new role as an educator, and she is already bringing her warmth, creativity, and care into the classrooms as well!

Alarna is the kind of person who always goes above and beyond. She is the first to lend a helping hand, the one making sure everything runs smoothly, and the friendly face that brightens everyone’s day — children, families, and educators alike. Whether she’s whipping up a wholesome lunch, joining in on a group activity, or comforting a little one who needs some extra love, Alarna does it all with genuine passion and heart.

We feel so lucky to have Alarna as part of our team. Her dedication, kindness, and can-do attitude make such a positive difference in our centre every single day. Thank you, Alarna, for all that you do — for your care, your hard work, and the love you put into everything you do for our children and families. You are such an important part of our Jelly Tots family! 💛