Macksville preschool celebrates World Children’s Day

WORLD Children’s Day was celebrated at the Macksville Preschool and Childcare centre on Thursday, 20 November.

The annual day, promoted globally by UNICEF, serves to raise awareness, improve children’s welfare and advocate for their rights.

The morning in Macksville started with children and educators decorating the centre with balloons and preparing a delicious fruit platter ready for story time with preschool president and Nambucca Valley Council GM Bede Spannagle.

The book of choice was ‘Demolition’, which follows the dramatic demolition of a building to build a playground.

Mr Spannagle took the opportunity to speak about safety, showing the children his safety boots, vest and hard hat.

Said hat was later eagerly painted by the children.

“I enjoyed engaging with the kids and am proud of my new hard hat,” Mr Spannagle said.

World Children’s Day wasn’t the only thing celebrated at the preschool last Thursday however.

“This year marks the 50th anniversary the Macksville Preschool and Childcare Centre has been operational in the Nambucca Valley community,” Mr Spannagle told News Of The Area.

The 50th anniversary celebrations will continue at upcoming Graduation Day celebrations, with the unveiling of a commemorative tree that will feature leaves with names of past and present families who attended the centre.

If you or a member of your family attended the Macksville Preschool and you would like to purchase a commemorative leaf with your family’s name on it, reach out to the centre.