Hillbank Community Children's Centre

22/10/2026

Last week, our Naalha and Kurtaka explorers, along with a few of our Pilyapilya adventurers, set off for a day of exploring at Para Wirra Nature Playground!

There was so much to discover, from creepy crawlies and sleepy lizards to sand and water play. The children also had the chance to try the flying fox and enjoy plenty of opportunities to run, jump, climb and swing!

These experiences offer so much more than just fun! Exploring the natural environment encourages curiosity, problem-solving and a sense of wonder. Climbing, jumping and balancing help develop gross motor skills, coordination and body awareness, while sand and water play provide opportunities to explore cause and effect, experiment and engage in sensory learning.

Spending time together in a new environment also supports children's confidence, independence, social skills and willingness to try new things.

A big Thank you to our parent volunteers that came along for the adventure!!!

08/10/2026

Today we said a very special farewell to Micayla as she finished up at Hillbank CCC. ❤️

Micayla first joined us as a student when she was just 17 years old, and what a journey it has been! Seven years later, she has been a permanent educator, a relief educator and a much-loved part of our Hillbank team.

Over the years, Micayla has supported, cared for and educated so many of our littlest learners, creating beautiful relationships with children and families along the way.

Thank you, Micayla, for seven years of dedication, care and support at Hillbank. We are so grateful for everything you have given to our centre and our children.

We will definitely miss you, but we are so excited for you as you begin your new role. Wishing you all the very best for this next chapter, Micayla!

07/10/2026

We’re a little bit late to the party… but we’re excited to finally be joining the People’s First Bank Community Lottery this year! 🎉

If you’d like to support Hillbank Community Children’s Centre, head to the Community Lottery website and find Hillbank Community Children’s Centre.

🎟️ Grab your raffle tickets for the chance to win some awesome prizes, while also supporting our centre!

Unfortunately, tickets are only on sale until midnight tomorrow… so RUN, don’t walk! 🏃‍♀️💨

Buy tickets here....

👉 https://www.communitylottery.com.au/collections/schools-education/products/hillbank-community-childrens-centre

Every ticket purchased helps support our little Hillbank community.

Thanks so much for your support!

29/09/2026

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Something to do over school holidays

Join Gawler Town Band with a fun and interactive concert. Perfect for all ages, come for a listen, dance along, meet the band and even try an instrument.

08/09/2026

We warmly invite our Hillbank Community to join us for our Annual General Meeting.

Monday, 12 October 2026 from 6.15pm​

Our AGM is a great opportunity to come along, hear about what has been happening at Hillbank Community Children’s Centre, and learn more about the future of our centre.

​ We are also welcoming people who may be interested in joining our Management Committee; a group of volunteers that helps to oversee and support the running of our centre.

Whether you’re a current family, past family, community member or simply someone who would like to contribute to the future of Hillbank, we would love to see you there.

Come along, enjoy dinner, meet others in our community and find out how you can be involved in supporting Hillbank Community Children’s Centre.

RSVP:​📧 [email protected] or via See-Saw

We hope to see you there!

01/09/2026

🌟 Happy Educators’ Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate our incredible educators who make such a difference in the lives of our children.
Every single day, our educators arrive ready to take on the day even when they have no idea what that day might bring!
They celebrate the little victories, comfort the big tears, answer the endless questions, join in the silly games, sing songs, read stories and sometimes just sit quietly beside a child who needs them.
And through it all, our educators are constantly thinking, planning, creating and designing wonderful experiences for our little learners. Experiences that spark curiosity, encourage discovery and shape little minds. Experiences that help children understand how the world works, build relationships, develop confidence and learn who they are.
That is what makes an our team so special.

So this morning, we’d love our families to help us celebrate our amazing team! 🎉
When you arrive, please take a moment to wish our educators a Happy Educators’ Day and let them know they are appreciated. A smile, a kind word or a simple “thank you” can mean more than you know.

To our incredible educators thank you for showing up every day with open hearts, endless patience and a genuine love for what you do.
You are helping shape the little people who will shape our future. And that is something truly special.
Happy Educators’ Day to our wonderful Hillbank team! 🌈✨

31/08/2026

Congratulations Jess Daley on reaching 15 years of dedicated service, your commitment, passion and care have made a lasting difference in the lives of children, families and colleagues.
Thank you for your loyalty, hard work and the positive impact you have made over the past 15years.
We are truly grateful to celebrate this special achievement with you, congratulations again on 15 wonderful years-we look forward to many more!

31/08/2026

💛 Saying Goodbye to a Very Special Educator 💛

Today we say goodbye to Shania a very special member of our Hillbank family. After 7 years of dedicated service she is moving on to her next chapter.

Over the past seven years, she has been so much more than an educator. She has been a trusted colleague, a passionate advocate for children, a mentor to others and an important part of our leadership team as an Educational Leader.

Her passion for early childhood education, her commitment to supporting children’s learning and development, and the care she has shown to the children, families and educators at Hillbank have made a lasting impact on our centre.

There have been countless memories, learning moments, laughs, challenges and celebrations along the way — and we are so grateful that she has been part of our journey for the past seven years. 💕

While we are incredibly sad to see her leave, we are also excited for what the future holds for her and wish her nothing but happiness and success in her next adventure.

Thank you for your dedication, your passion, your support and, most importantly, for the difference you have made in the lives of so many children.

You will always be a part of the Hillbank family. 💛

Goodbye and good luck — you will be very missed!

03/08/2026

It's with heartfelt thanks that we say goodbye to our long serving maintenance man Trevor Arnold.
For more than 13years, you have generously given your time, skills and kindness to Hillbank community children's centre, and we cannot thank you enough.
Your unwavering commitment and willingness to lend a helping hand have made a lasting difference to our centre and the wider community, your contributions have helped make our centre a better place for everyone.
Thank you for your dedication, generosity and the countless hours you have volunteered over the years. We are incredibly grateful for everything you have done.
We wish you all the very best for the future and hope you know just how much you have meant to our hillbank community.

31/07/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of our families and community, we raised $750 through our raffle and bake sale at our Exhibition of Learning.

We are delighted to share that these funds have enabled us to upgrade our Evacuation Cot!

Emergency evacuation cots ensure the safe evacuation of our non-walking little ones during emergency drills and, if ever required, in the event of a real emergency.