To the children heading off to school next year – congratulations! Your achievements have been remarkable, and while we’ll miss your smiling faces, we know you’re ready for this exciting new chapter. Families, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s early learning journey.

Whether your child is starting school, moving rooms, or meeting new educators, here are some helpful settling tips for next year:

Talk about what’s coming – share positive stories about the new environment and routines

Visit and explore – if possible, visit the new setting together before the first day

Keep routines consistent – familiar routines at home help children feel secure

Stay connected – communication with educators is key, reach out with any questions

Throughout 2025, we’ve proudly recognised and celebrated the outstanding contributions of our educators through our Reward and Recognition program. Recipients were:

January – March

Heena Kouser (Fahan), Breanna Young (Pedder), Casim Casim (Integrated Centre) and Tamara Whyte (Youngtown OSHC)

April – June

Monica Ding (Integrated Centre), Jemma Sullivan (OSHC North), Jessica Oates (University South) and Casey Pinchin (Norwood LDC)

July – September

Zoe Upton (Norwood OSHC), Mia Long (Richmond LDC), Dominique Pennell (Norwood LDC) and Sean Pu (Glenorchy OSHC)

We are grateful for the dedication, commitment and passion of these educators that makes a lasting impact on children and families every day.

Congratulations to Midway Point Education and Care for achieving Meeting the National Quality Standard with three quality areas rated Exceeding. This result reflects the team’s commitment to excellence and creating high quality, safe and inclusive environments that go above and beyond expectations.

As we wrap up this year, we want to share a heartfelt thank you, not only to our families but also to the incredible educators and teams who make our services such special places for children to learn and grow.

Every smile, every milestone and every moment of wonder is possible because of their dedication and care. Behind the scenes they work tirelessly to create safe, nurturing and inspiring environments where children can play, learn and thrive.

We are proud of the passion and professionalism they bring to their work every day, and we know families join us in appreciating the difference they make in the lives of children. Their commitment is the foundation of our community, and we couldn’t do this without them.

As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to continue this journey together with our families and our educators, building on the strong relationships and shared goals that make our community so special.