Poppins Bush School

A Nurturing Place For Your Child To Learn, Play And Grow

Poppins Bush School

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Childcare With A Difference

Poppins Bush School is a purpose built, state of the art childcare centre located in Moore Creek, which nurtures children to learn and develop in both indoor and natural spaces.

Between our 6 classrooms, mud kitchen, construction room, expansive yard and forest area, we strive to invigorate the senses and stimulate the creative imagination of little ones.
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About Us
Poppins Bush School
Poppins Bush School
Poppins Bush School

Learning & Developing In A Natural Environment

Poppins Bush School responds to a child’s right and need to access natural spaces for optimum learning and development. Our mission is to provide dedicated time for children of all ages to be outside in a quality natural environment away from screens, a crowded school/ sports curriculum and the bubble of being inside.

Through joining our Bush School community, your child will be given the opportunity to grow at their own pace, connect to others with kindness and creativity, learn holistically and increase their communication, self- regulation and confidence.

Poppins Bush School
Poppins Bush School

Simultaneously, children will build a positive and protective relationship with our planet Earth which will enable them to advocate for the survival of plant and animal species that are essential for human survival.

Each age group has a different set of learning goals which are developmentally appropriate. Each age group will also be increasingly challenged to build knowledge, explore their local community, consider risks and accept challenges while under the supervision of a qualified educator.

It is our aim to instil in our children a love of learning, and encourage them to take an active role in their education. A love of learning is a foundation upon which children may become lifelong learners and self-directed in their lives.

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Our Programs
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Nursery

We focus on the individual needs and interests of each child and sensitively support each child’s social and emotional development by building and engaging in meaningful relationships.

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Junior Preschool

Our Junior Preschool Educators nurture and support each child’s social and emotional development and aim to nurture resilience in all children.

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Preschool & Prep

Our Educators are dedicated to fostering our children’s diverse needs by focusing on the development of the ‘whole child’ – physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

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News & Events
Poppins Bush School
Poppins Bush School
September 1, 2025

September 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to the September edition of our monthly newsletter! As the days begin to warm and spring peeks around the corner, we’re looking forward to another joyful and adventure-filled month here at Bush School. August was a whirlwind of excitement and creativity! Our Book Week celebrations were a standout moment, with children arriving in a dazzling array of costumes—from classic storybook characters to imaginative originals. It was heartwarming to see the joy and pride on their faces as they shared their favourite tales and joined in the festivities. Thank you to all the families who helped bring the magic to life! A special shout-out to Miss Mary and her incredible team, who have installed beautiful new message sticks throughout the Centre. These vibrant additions are not only visually stunning but also rich in cultural significance. We encourage everyone to take a walk around the Centre and explore these meaningful pieces—each one tells a story worth discovering.

Poppins Bush School
Poppins Bush School
August 5, 2025

August Newsletter 2025

Welcome to the August Edition of our Monthly Newsletter! July was brimming with joy and meaningful connections here at Poppins Bush School. We began the month with vibrant NAIDOC Week celebrations (July 1st–11th), welcoming special guests including the Clontarf boys and Oxley High students. Their heartfelt performance truly brought the spirit of the occasion to life for our children. During the week, one of our cherished Poppins community members led a beautiful painting session with our Prep children. The finished artwork is simply stunning—if you haven’t had the chance to admire it, we’d love for you to take a look. Meanwhile, our Junior Preschool children were swept up in the wonder of a Dreamtime story and drawing activity, also hosted by a member of our community. Mid-month brought the cozy magic of Pyjama Week (July 14th–18th), filled with creativity, laughter, and comfort, but we also raised $44.90. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. A group of our Junior Prep children enjoyed a fascinating excursion to the Tamworth Astronomy & Science Centre, sparking curiosity and awe. Looking Ahead to August From August 16th to 23rd, we’ll be celebrating Book Week—one of our favourite times of year! We can’t wait to see all the imaginative characters your children bring to life through their costumes. Plus, we’ve got more exciting community excursions in the works for the children to get out and about in the community—stay tuned for updates!

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Poppins Bush School
July 14, 2025

July Newsletter

Welcome to our July newsletter! What a wonderful month of June we’ve had here at Poppins Bush School, filled with learning, growth, and exciting changes. We are delighted to welcome back two of our educators who have recently returned from maternity leave — Miss Caitlin has joined our Prep Room, while Miss Emily M. has joined our Preschool Room. It’s lovely to have them back with the children and team! June also brought some exciting updates to our Nursery area, which has undergone a beautiful upgrade. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take a moment to have a look next time you’re in.

The Importance Of Outdoor Play

If you want to raise happy, healthy, curious and resilient children - send them out in to nature! Increasing evidence is showing that children need unstructured nature play. Here are some powerful reasons for getting young children outside:

Outdoor play supports the development of healthy and active lifestyles by offering children opportunities for physical activity, freedom and movement, and promoting a sense of well-being.

Outdoor play gives children contact with the natural world and offers them experiences that are unique to outdoors, such as direct contact with the weather and the seasons.

Playing outside also helps children to learn about, understand and respect nature, the environment and the interdependence of humans, animals, plants, and lifecycles.

Outdoor play also supports children's problem-solving skills and nurtures their creativity, as well as providing rich opportunities for their developing imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness.

Children need an outdoor environment that can provide them with space, both upwards and outwards, and places to explore, experiment, discover, be active and healthy within, and to develop their physical capabilities.

The outdoor environment offers space and therefore is particularly important to those children who learn best through active movement. Very young children learn predominately through their sensory and physical experiences which supports brain development and the creation of neural networks.

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