NUBALIN PRESCHOOL

Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—Nubalin Preschool, based at Windale Public School, won the coveted 2020 Kidsafe National Playsafe Design Award for Preschools. The school celebrated its award on 24 November 2020 at a renaming ceremony for the preschool. "Nubalin" is an Awabakal word that means learning, acknowledging the important role of culture within every child. The preschool's award-winning playground is a stimulating environment incorporating natural materials that promote open-ended opportunities for creative play. It was my pleasure to partner with the school community, the Minimbah AECG and Andrew Smith Timber Creations, to help deliver the playground, a wonderful addition to the school. Windale Public principal Cindy Sadler said, "Our families wanted their children to have more space to play and explore interacting with the natural environment. The possibilities are now endless for our youngsters – and are only limited by their own imagination." That sounds like an ideal way to help children learn and to broaden their horizons. Congratulations to the Windale Public community, the fantastic staff at Nubalin, and to everyone involved in securing this award. Well-deserved!

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