Community Involvement.
WCKindy fosters a sense of community through creating and maintaining positive relationships with local services within the community.
We understand community is paramount in fostering children’s sense of belonging and security, unique identity, and active participation in the world around them.
Koala Adoption.
To assist in the recovery and future of Australian wildlife following the devastating 2019-20 bushfires, Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten has adopted a Koala. The adoption supports the restoration of Koala habitat and plays a significant role in ensuring adequate wildlife carers and medical facilities are maintained for Koalas in Australia.
Local Farmer Markets.
The children attend local Farmer Markets to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables for the Kindergarten. They also discuss the harvesting process with the farmers and educators, and gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.
Charity Involvement.
Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten actively engages in charity drives each year such as Pyjama Week, Red Nose Day, The World’s Greatest Shave, Genes for Jeans Day, and Superhero Week to raise money and help create change in our community.
Pyjama week 2024
Incursions & Excursions.
The children engage with the community by going on excursions to local businesses, libraries, and parks. Incursions also occur on a frequent basis where individuals from the community attend the centre to visit the children and conduct an educational activity (e.g. Dental checkup, Tiny Tins recycling, STEPS vision screening energetic minds child protection show ect)