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Welcome to the month of March!
I would like to acknowledge the Dharug people, the Traditional custodians of the lands on which I live and work today. I pay my respects to elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope of Aboriginal Australians.
In February, Happy Days Blacktown will be celebrating the birthdays of Azaiah, Mir Jafar & Vamika. We hope their birthdays are filled with love and happiness!
Our amazing Director
Miss Harinder
What's on in March!
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
2ND MARCH
Clean Up Australia Day is the nation’s largest community-based environmental event, held annually on the first Sunday in March (March 1, 2026), with a dedicated Schools day on February 27, 2026. It encourages volunteers to clean up local parks, beaches, and waterways to reduce waste, aiming to prevent plastic from entering the ecosystem.
HARMONY DAY
19TH MARCH
Harmony Day is celebrated annually in Australia on
March 21st (coinciding with the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination) to celebrate cultural diversity, promote inclusiveness, and reinforce the message that "everyone belongs". In 2026, it falls within Harmony Week (16–22 March). The day encourages wearing orange, hosting community events, and fostering respect for multiculturalism.
DR SUESS DAY
12TH MARCH
March 2nd is the birthday for the late author Dr. Seuss. Read Across America Week commemorates his birthday. To celebrate, Studio 3 Contributor Keisha Henson made green eggs and ham from the famous book, Green Eggs and Ham.
EID - AL - FITR
20TH MARCH
Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan.
ST PATRICK'S DAY
17TH MARCH
St. Patrick’s Day, held annually on
March 17th, is a global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and the feast day of Ireland's patron saint. Originating as a religious holiday, it now features parades, wearing green, Irish music, dancing, and, in 2026, events like the Sydney parade on March 15th.
HOLI
4TH MARCH
Holi is a major Indian festival of the Hindus celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.
What we got up to last month...
VALENTINE'S DAY
For Valentine's Day at Happy Days, the children engaged with different activities themed around the day such as a sensory tray with red, pink and white objects, listening to Valentine's songs, creating hearts at the drawing table, heart painting, making heart cookies and for afternoon tea they got to have strawberries with chocolate sauce and marshmallows! We definitely created lots of love and showed the children how we can show that love to others with being nice, sharing and having nice words as well.
RAMADAN
For Ramadan at Happy Days, the children participated in making multiple crafts that got them channeling their creativity and imaginations. These crafts and activities provided the children with the opportunities to learn about a different culture and how people all over the world celebrate different things and why.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
The children explored this community event over a week, learning about the countries that celebrate and how they celebrate. The children loved to watch the Chinese dragon dancing, creating a large dragon to display in our room, as well as creating their own dragon designs. Incorporating literacy and numeracy, the older children tried to recreate Chinese symbols and numbers. We all had fun with different sensory resources, using the lucky colours of red and gold, and tried to use chopsticks in our Chinese Restaurant- the older group also helped to make their own fried rice for afternoon tea!
HEALTHY LUNCHBOX WEEK
Throughout the week, the children were involved in conversations at mealtimes, in regards to healthy eating options. The children are showing good understanding of how they keep their bodies healthy through good food choices. This was further explored during games, cutting experiences, dramatic play and the children helping to make morning or afternoon tea.
Classroom Updates
Happy Days Preschool/School Readiness Program
Miss Mel & Miss Sathya
BRIGHT BUG BUGS
The children are all settled in and we begin each day with our calendar, learning bout the days, date and month, as well as seasons (including the names of the Aboriginal seasons). The children are becoming familiar with their written name, as they “sign in” each day, adding their name card to our list. These name cards are also added to the drawing table, with the children practicing copying their name.
Social and emotional development are a big part of our day. The children are encouraged to talk with their peers about how they are feeling during different scenarios of play, and they are involved with peers and their educators in group games, where they are learning cooperation, turn taking and sharing. The children are also invited to help one another with tasks when they encounter difficulty.
MAGICAL MALYA'S
Learning Group for 3 to 4 year olds
Miss Eden
This February, Magical Malya’s have been actively engaged in exploring the theme of Self Identity, with a special focus on name recognition. Throughout the month, children participated enthusiastically in a variety of hands-on activities designed to help them connect with their own names and sense of self. These included a magical name reveal, name tracing exercises, identifying their own names, and decorating personalized name posters. The children showed great excitement and active participation in each experience, making learning both meaningful and fun.
A standout moment this month was the children’s heartfelt responses during our Valentine’s Day celebration. Ms. Eden invited the children to share their thoughts by asking, “What do you love?” Each child’s answer was carefully written on a heart-shaped paper, which they then decorated or coloured in their own unique way. The answers ranged from simple to surprisingly insightful, reflecting the children’s genuine feelings and perspectives. This activity not only encouraged self-expression but also fostered a warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child’s voice was valued.
Overall, February has been a month full of joyful learning and meaningful conversations that support children’s development of self-awareness and emotional literacy.
BOUNCING BOO ROO'S
Learning Group for 2-3 year olds
Miss Sascha
During the month of February, there has been a range of different sensory activities provided for all children to engage with. These have included sensory trays involving sand, rice and water for the children to explore with their hands. There has also been some activities like dinosaurs and animals in soapy water with sponges for them to enjoy, painting rocks and dinosaurs with foil underneath for that visual change and experiences where we got a range of items, used our hands to feel them and then talk about what they felt like. This got the children using those senses and being able to explore and develop their imaginations and curiosity.
Focus Learning Programs
Happy Days Social Skills Program
Miss Sascha
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During February we have continued on with working on our Turn Taking skills. This has been done by participating in Pass The Beanbag where children have to work on waiting patiently to have their turn to pass it along as they also watch others have their turns. We also engaged in free drawing using the popular gel pens which they again had to wait for turns of the colours they wanted to use and then pass them on. Outside we played lots of Hopscotch where children lined up and took turns of hopping and then would line up again for another turn. There was lots of understanding and patience when waiting for their turns this month, hopefully we can develop these further in the future!
Playing And Learning to Socialise (PALS)
Happy Days Sustainability Program
Miss Mel
Eco-Warriors
The children have been very excited with some additions to our Home Corner area, with Miss Mel sourcing a comfortable lounge and some new tea set items from the local community- as part of our commitment to embedding sustainable practices into the centre, we look to other avenues for sourcing centre resources rather than buying new. The educators have also been looking to reuse and repurpose items in everyday play experiences with the children, showing that you can use your imagination and creativity.
The children were involved in different activities this month to extend on their learning about different animal habitats (with World Wetlands Day taking place this month). They were able to give their own input on how we can care for these environments. The children also helped to look after our own outdoor environment with Clean Up Australia Day- the children did a great job in tidying our yard of rubbish and weeds.
Munch and Move
Happy Days Health & Fitness Program
Miss Eden
February was full of engagement and active participation. As part of our Munch & Move programme, the children participated in hands-on cooking experiences including making healthy wraps, savoury cake, and cookies. They were actively involved in preparing the food and showed great enthusiasm. Many children enjoyed the experience, and some even tried new foods.
To support fundamental movement skills, the children played a soccer game where they shot balls into crates, a game based on their own idea. They also participated in jumping and hopping activities, sensory mat exploration, and breathing and movement exercises during music group time. It has been wonderful to see the children actively engaged, building confidence, coordination, and healthy habits.
Community Engagement
Filipino Music and Storytime with Tina Bangel - FREE
Experience the heart of the Philippines through song and story! Join award-winning mentor and author Tina Bangel for a fun, interactive Filipino cultural session designed especially for toddlers and kindergarteners.
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dennis Johnson Branch Library, 1 Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens, 2768
Festival Of Colour - FREE
Celebrate and connect with your neighbours at the Festival of Colour!
This free and colourful event will be held from noon - 6 pm at Hambledon Road, Quakers Hill and feature a range of cultural activities and entertainment for all. The event will host a variety of food trucks and market stalls, community groups, cultural performances, kids rides and craft as well as the highlight of the day- the colour throw!
Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Hambledon Road, Quakers Hill
Happy Days Culture Program
Miss Sathya & Miss Behnaz
Culture & Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander topic
ABORIGINAL - The children were engaged in learning about Aboriginal flag and Australian flag. They participated in discussions about Aboriginal and Australian flag in yarning circle. The educator engaged them by reading a book about My Country and about native flora and fauna. Children learnt about Aboriginal dot painting while reading the book and they were engaged in a kangaroo dot painting activity to extend their interest in painting. Children enjoyed singing Aboriginal songs like Taba Naba, Inanae Guppuvana, Ram Sam Sam during music time and were engaged in dancing for Australian animal songs. Children learnt about dream time stories of Aboriginal people and they heard a story about The thirsty sand frog during the yarning circle.
CULTURE - This month, our children have been busy exploring, creating, and learning about different celebrations and occasions. They built imaginative LEGO masterpieces on World LEGO DAY, developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. During Chinese new year and Waitangi Day, they explored cultural traditions, stories, and values, enhancing their cultural understanding, curiosity, and respect for diversity. For Valentine’s Day, they expressed themselves through painting, card-making, and crafting flowers, strengthening their fine motor skills, creativity, and emotional expression. They also engaged in activities for Ramadan learning about kindness, generosity, and community, while practicing reflection and empathy. Across all these experiences, children have grown in confidence, collaboration, and a love for learning, demonstrating how creativity, culture, and connection come together in their everyday play.
Important Reminders
Fob (DOOR) Key
Please speak with Miss Harinder or the other Educators if you have not received a key. There us a charge of $25 per key, refunded at the end of your child's enrolment, once returned.
Car Park Etiquette
Onsite parking is something for all of us to share. Please follow these simple car park rules for everyone's safety:
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PARK AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE COLOURBOND FENCE to allow another vehicle to park behind you. We can safely fit 4 vehicles at any time during drop off and pick up times if everyone is parked appropriately.
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DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE CENTRE, this is the thoroughfare to allow vehicles to enter and exit safely at Happy Days.
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MAKE YOUR DROP-OFF/PICK UP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE if you have parked someone in. If you’re planning on talking with an educator, we advise you to park on the curb side instead.
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DO NOT PARK IN THE STAFF CAR PARK.
Collection of Children by Others
You must call the Centre or inform educators if somebody else is collecting your children from Happy Days.
Children under the age of 18 are no permitted to drop off or pick up your child. An adult must always be present.
A valid ID from the person picking up your child is required to be presented to one of our educators for photocopying.
Policy Review
Every month we review a set of policies to ensure that they are relevant and up to date according to regulations.
You are invited to provide feedback on our policy of the month below (send your feedback to blacktown@happydayskindy.com):
Environmentally Responsible
Open and closing Hours
Please be reminded that Happy Days opens at 7am. Educators will not allow any child to enter the centre before 7am.
We close at 6pm. Parents must collect their child before 5:55pm as this time will allow staff to close the centre and go home to their own families on time. A late fee of $15 per 15 minute Block (eg if you are 5 minutes late you will be charged the $15) will be applied to your account for any late pick-ups. To ensure this doesn't occur please have an emergency contact on standby to pick up your child.
Communication
OWNA is our main source of communication. If you have yet to set up your notification's please do.
All events, announcements and and reminders will be posted and sent in OWNA.
Clothing & Sunscreen
Please ensure your child has a bag which contains SPARE CLOTHES which includes shorts ,pants, shirts, jumpers, socks and underwear. We understand that your child may not have accidents however spare clothes are required for those times your child may have an accident or gets wet or dirty.
As the weather is beginning to change, please bring Warmer clothes in your child's bag for weather changes such as a long/short sleeve shirt, a pair of shorts and pants/tights, spare socks and a jumper.
SUNSCREEN MUST BE APPLIED BEFORE OR UPON ARRIVAL AT THE CENTRE. You will find our sunscreen on the sunscreen table in the classroom just outside the foyer.
Sleep Sheets
SLEEP SHEETS ARE REQUIRED for all children 2-4yrs who are not in the Mighty Mangoes room.
These must be CLEARLY LABELLED with your child’s name and placed in a labeled pillow case. Your child may not have a sleep however it is our duty of care to allow your child to have a rest for 10min listening to soothing music while the room is cleaned after lunch. Your child will then be invited to participate in quiet activities with the educators.
Signing Your Child In/Out & Marking Absent Days
Please remember to sign your child in and out on OWNA as it is legally required to run the centre accordingly as well as in an emergency so all children are accounted for. You can also lose your CCS when not signing them in yourself.
If your child is not going to attend the service please jump onto OWNA and mark them as absent as agin this allows us to run smoothly as well as children being accounted for.
