October 27, 2014
by Marcus Priaulx
A $500,000 revamp to Cherbourg’s Gundoo Day Care Centre will lead to better learning for its children.
New offices, paint work, toilets, play equipment, air conditioning and other features have boosted morale.
“It was getting a bit run down,” director Jacqui Tapau said.
Staff even have new shirts with a pattern designed by local artist Barbara Stewart and further equipment and learning resources will be bought.
There is also a host of learning and play activities to help children with their future learning, self-esteem and social skills.
The Wakka Wakka language is being taught to the children by Aunty Vanessa Fisher.
“We’re teaching them to grow to be proud of being Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander,” Jacqui said.
“We’re giving them the skills to build upon so they can have a happy life.
“At Gundoo we stimulate the children in all areas of their development.
“Children love to learn and we provide a fun atmosphere for them to do so.”
Many people believe children who go to day care from a young age cope with better with school and later life.
Jacqui said she would like to give any parents a tour of the centre should they be thinking of day care as an option for their children.
She can be reached on (07) 4168-2832.
