Glen Iris Childcare and Kindergarten - News & Events

At Glen Iris Childcare and Kindergarten, we endeavour to keep families well informed on news, events, programs, achievements and information. We regularly send out newsletters and post on our Facebook account, strengthening the lines of communication between families and the centre, as well as the wider community. 

We pride ourselves on hosting events that provide our families with opportunities to visit the centre and get involved. Each year, we develop a calendar full of family activities, incursions, special days, and charitable fundraising opportunities.  We also embrace celebrations and days of observance that are important to our families, staff, and community, including cultural and religious holidays.

«2023 2024 2025»

January

  • 25th Jan Australia Day Celebrations

February

  • 9th Feb 9th Birthday Party
  • 12th Feb Chinese New Year Celebrations
  • 13th Feb Pancake Day - Shrove Tuesday
  • 14th Feb Valentine's Day

March

  • 4th Mar - 8th Mar National Sea Week
  • 8th Mar International Women's Day
  • 18th Mar St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
  • 21st Mar Harmony Day
  • 22nd Mar Grandparents / Special Persons Afternoon Tea
  • 26th Mar Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
  • 28th Mar Easter Egg Hunt / Easter Bunny Visit

April

  • 2nd Apr World Autism Awareness Day
  • 15th Apr Sri Lankan New Year
  • 22nd Apr Earth Day
  • 22nd Apr - 26th Apr Photos Week
  • 29th Apr International Dance Day

May

  • 6th May - 10th May International Compost Awareness Week
  • 7th May World Asthma Day
  • 10th May Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and African Drumming
  • 13th May - 17th May National Families Week
  • 14th May Character Dress-Up Day
  • 23rd May World Turtle Day
  • 27th May National Sorry Day (Observance)

June

  • 5th Jun World Environment Day
  • 11th Jun - 14th Jun Healthy Living Week
  • 18th Jun Big Blue Bash
  • 21st Jun World Music Day
  • 24th Jun - 28th Jun Kinder 4 Family / Educator Interview Week

July

  • 8th Jul - 12th Jul NAIDOC Week
  • 15th Jul Bastille Day
  • 15th Jul - 26th Jul Henny Penny Chicken Hatching
  • 17th Jul Pyjama Day
  • 22nd Jul - 26th Jul Early Learning Matters Week
  • 25th Jul Odd Shoes and Socks Day
  • 29th Jul - 2nd Aug Olympic Week
  • 30th Jul International Day of Friendship

August

  • 29th Jul - 2nd Aug Olympic Week
  • 2nd Aug National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
  • 2nd Aug Jeans for Genes Day
  • 9th Aug Red Nose Day
  • 12th Aug - 16th Aug Science Week
  • 19th Aug - 23rd Aug Book Week Celebrations
  • 30th Aug Daffodil Day
  • 30th Aug Father's Day Afternoon Tea and Farm Visit

September

  • 4th Sep Early Childhood Educators Day
  • 19th Sep Talk Like A Pirate Day
  • 24th Sep Sunglasses Day
  • 26th Sep Footy Day

October

  • 7th Oct - 11th Oct World Space Week
  • 15th Oct Teddy Bears Picnic
  • 31st Oct Dress-Up Day

November

  • 1st Nov Diwali
  • 4th Nov Melbourne Cup Day
  • 11th Nov Remembrance Day
  • 18th Nov Premature Babies Day
  • 25th Nov Odd Shoes and Socks Day

December

  • 5th Dec Christmas Concert & Kinder Graduation
  • 13th Dec Christmas Party & Santa Visit