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Celebrating Cultural Diversity

With many of us excited about Christmas coming next month and celebrating with family, there are people of many cultures looking forward to different events and celebrations this time of year.  This really got us thinking about the diversity of cultures and how we can celebrate these as well. Here are just…

Galina Awarded for Excellence in Teaching

Congratulations! Galina is officially a recipient of a 2015 State and Territory ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA)! Out of 1,100 teachers nominated across Australia, Galina is the only Early Childhood Educator in Victoria to receive this wonderful award. The entire Bonkers Beat team would like to wish Galina the best of luck for the final round – to…

Three Reasons Why Some Educators Lack Motivation

Early Childhood education is crucial for children’s development and the profession of an Early Childhood Educator is one of the most important jobs. It can be very demanding and challenging both physically and mentally, but at the same time it is one of the most rewarding professions and many educators…

Nutrition Week – Every Week!

National Nutrition Week is all about getting all Australians to enjoy more fruit and vegetables every day with Pick Right. Feel Bright! This week we celebrated National Nutrition Week as we always do: instilling the benefits of healthy eating, exercising, fresh air, outdoor play, yoga and meditation. The children at Bonkers…

Three Cheers for our Teachers!!

World Teachers’ Day is a day that celebrates the efforts of teachers on a global scale, acknowledging the important contribution made to our community in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological world. This year it is celebrated on Monday  5th of October. Teachers go above and beyond the call of duty…

TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More

The team at Bonkers Beat embarked on a weekend in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula to build on our relationships and to really enjoy the power of teamwork and team bonding. Building relationships and a passionate team of educators positively impacts the children in many ways. They see the strength and connection…