Anzac biscuits

Delicious, traditional Anzac biscuits that you can make to share with family and friends. Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ cup brown sugar (firmly packed) ¼ cup caster sugar 125g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda Method Preheat oven to 160C (fan […]

Colourful sensory tray!

This activity is a great way to encourage creativity in children ranging from toddler to school age. They are learning letters, numbers and shapes at the same time! Materials Coloured paper Sticky tape Scissors Paint brush Sand or table salt Baking tray Method Fold or cut the coloured paper and sticky tape it on to […]

April Vacation Care at Quinns Rocks

This April our Great Beginnings Quinns Rocks centre has a jam packed schedule full of fun while learning! CLICK HERE FOR THE APRIL SCHEDULE! All meals are included! Children need to bring Sun Smart clothing including a hat, drink bottle and suitable walking shoes. Places are limited so book now! Contact us today at Great Beginnings […]

Great Beginnings Byford FREE Family Fun Day

Bring your family and friends along to our Free Family Fun Day! New families that Enrol on the day will receive 2 weeks of care Free!* Conditions apply. Come along on Sunday 26th March from 10am to 1pm and feed the animals in our animal farm and have your face painted! We will also be […]

Great Beginnings Aveley Family Fun Day

Bring your family and friends along to our Free Family Fun Day! Come have a jump on our bouncy castle, feed the animals in our animal farm and have your face painted! There will be a variety of stalls to look through and also a free Sausage Sizzle! We are located at 12 Swanleigh Parade, Aveley […]

Shaving Cream Marble Painting!

This fun activity involves a couple of very interesting ingredients – shaving cream and food colouring! Make mesmerising patterns to frame and hang on your wall or use your beautiful paintings for greeting cards! Materials needed Sheet of cardboard or kraft paper (bigger than A4 size) x 2 Thick A4 paper Shaving cream Food colouring […]

Two ingredient pikelets!

Did you know pikelets can be made from only two ingredients!? This is a healthy snack and a variety of toppings can be added. Children will be amazed that combining two ingredients can taste so delicious! Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed 3 eggs, lightly beaten Coconut oil (if you don’t have a non-stick frying pan) Honey […]

Great Beginnings Quinns Rocks Family Fun Day

Great Beginnings Quinns Rocks is excited about their Family Fun Day! Come along between 10am to 1pm on the 11th of March! Bring your family and friends to our Free Community event! Enrol on the day and you will receive 2 weeks of care free! Come have a jump on our Bouncy Castle and have your […]

Healthy, wonder-filled and wise

By Freya Lucas Have you ever wondered how educators encourage children to adopt lifelong healthy habits, or learn more about their wellbeing? One of the cornerstones of the Early Years Learning Framework is following children’s interests, and supporting them to explore all of their wonderful questions, ideas, curiosities and connections with the wider world – […]

Notting Hill’s FREE Family Fun Day!

On Saturday 25th February our Great Beginnings Notting Hill centre is holding a FREE Family Fun Day from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a family event so we’d love for you to bring along your children and even your friends. It is a great opportunity to come along to the centre to meet the educators and […]