Family Updates
Christmas Closure
All Lady Gowrie Tasmania services, offices and programs will close for the Christmas break at the usual time on Wednesday 24th December, 2025 and will re-open on Monday 5th January, 2026. Wishing all our children and families a safe, happy and restful Christmas.
Starting School Tips
The transition to school is a significant milestone in a child’s life and having the right support can make all the difference. Great Start Tasmania has developed this fantastic handbook (translated in 7 languages) to help make this a smooth transition for children:
https://www.greatstart.tas.gov.au/primary-school-programs/starting-kindergarten/
Storypark
Storypark allows educators to communicate your child’s learning as it happens by sharing photos, videos, audio, observations and routines within a secure online environment. For more information about Storypark and staying connected with your child’s learning, please speak to your Service Manager or visit: https://au.storypark.com/families
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a proud supporter and member of the B4 Early Years Coalition (B4). B4 is a movement for change to ensure every child in Tasmania is cared for and nurtured through the early years, no matter what.
To learn more about B4, please visit: https://b4.education.tas.gov.au/