Meerilinga Kingsley

24/06/2026

Learning Through Play at Meerilinga Kingsley Pre-Kindy!

Our Pre-Kindy children have been busy exploring, creating and discovering through a range of engaging experiences designed to support early learning and development. From sensory sand play that encourages fine motor skills and early literacy, to ocean-themed investigations that spark curiosity about the natural world, every activity provides opportunities for children to learn through hands-on exploration.

Children have also been building emotional awareness in our calming spaces, developing self-regulation skills, and extending their language and literacy through interactive story experiences such as Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Enrolments are still available for our Pre-Kindy Program 2026. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your child's early learning journey.

22/06/2026

As you reach for those cut up sandwiches, crunchy veggie sticks and a piece of fruit, don’t forget to throw that water bottle in too. Water is just as important as the food your child is eating, and in the colder months sometimes we can forget to keep sipping away!

Our top tips:

💧Keep a bottle of water handy in your bag or car when out and about with the family.
💧Offer water with meals and snacks.
💧Serve flavoured water by adding some lemon slices, cucumber or frozen fruit to a jug or bottle.

22/06/2026

It was wonderful having Tom French MP visit Meerilinga Kingsley and Meerilinga Woodvale to witness the amazing work of our services.

Our staff were able to discuss the trends that we are seeing in both our community support programs and our Early Learning Program, and our children were excited to show off the new play equipment we have purchased thanks to the Stronger Community Programme Grants!

Thank you for the visit and for keeping the conversation about our community going.

05/06/2026

Did you know that the Yongka (Kangaroo) is Meerilinga Kingsley's totem? 🦘

After consultation with local Noongar Elders and reflection as a team, the Yongka was chosen as our centre's totem due to its strong connection to the local area. Kangaroos have long inhabited the bushland surrounding Kingsley and can still be seen in the area today.

In Noongar culture, a totem (Baronga) represents a special spiritual connection and responsibility to care for and respect all living things. We are proud to honour the Yongka and the important cultural knowledge and connection to Country that it represents. 💛🖤❤️

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

As we move into Makuru, the traditional Noongar season of rain and cold, we welcome the darkest blue time of the year. Occurring during June and July, Makuru is the coldest and wettest season in the South West of Western Australia, with winds shifting from the west and south, bringing heavy rainfall and occasionally even snow to the higher ranges. Nature continues to thrive during this season, with beautiful native flowers such as the blueberry lily and purple flags emerging, while the weeping peppermint begins to bloom as Makuru draws to a close. We look forward to exploring the changes this season brings and deepening our connection to Country through learning about the rich Noongar seasonal calendar. 🍃💙🌧️

02/06/2026

Last week, our Meerilinga Kingsley Bindi Kindi and Pre-Kindy children came together to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime. 📚✨

The children enjoyed sharing the story together, engaging in meaningful discussions, and celebrating the joy of reading as part of this nationwide event. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of literacy while building connections across our programs.

25/05/2026

What a great way to cap off National Volunteers Week!

Our Kingsley Service had a group of visitors from Bankwest to help revitalise the community garden, including clearing and replacing overgrown plants, freshening up the front fence’s paintwork, installing a wooden fence and even constructing a pirate ship!

Thank you to everyone who leant a hand throughout the day, including our staff (including senior members!), Meerilinga legend Pat and Volunteering WA, who helped to organise the day. Also deserving of thanks are Westcoast Siteworks who helped to make the site ready before our volunteers started their work.

See the garden for yourself at Kingsley now 😊