ELC, Term 2 Week 4 2026
The completion of our new internal ELC Kurrajong fence and coded gates marks an important step in enhancing safety and security for all children in response to updated government legislation. We kindly ask that the gate code is not shared with children or with anyone who does not require access, helping us maintain a safe and well managed environment. Over the coming weeks, you may notice some additional adjustments to the locks and gates as we finalise this work, and we appreciate your patience and support during this transition.
Our Mother’s Day, and special friends, Stay and Play was a joyful celebration, even with the wet weather adding its own sense of drama. It was wonderful to see so many family members joining in with play, card‑making, necklace crafting and painting alongside the children. These shared experiences strengthen each child’s developing sense of identity and belonging within our ELC and wider school community. We are deeply grateful for the time, enthusiasm and warmth our families brought to the morning—it truly enriched the experience for us all.
Kimberly McMahon
Head of Early Childhood and Care
Yartangka Volunteers
We enjoyed drizzly weather and some wonderful puddle play at Yartangka this week! Please remember to pack your child’s wet weather outwear such as waterproof jacket, trousers or onesie.
We appreciate the volunteers already signed up and actively helping to support our Yartangka Bush Kindy Program. To enable the program to continue to run in its current format we do require additional volunteers on some days, particularly Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Ms. Jenny Brozel if you are able to help at all. Jenny.brozel@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Policies for family feedback
As part of our quality processes, families are invited to provide feedback on ELC policies from time to time. We currently have updated and draft policies for review at the ELC Policy Review Point. If you are interested in reviewing and commenting, please come to the ELC Office.
Save the Date
ELC Incursion Concert
Tiny Tunes Jazz Club presented by Em and Lis
Specially created for children aged 0-4, this interactive show introduces little ones to the wonder of live music through songs they already know and love, with a playful jazz twist. Children who do not attend regularly on Thursdays are most welcome to attend with an accompanying adult. Please meet at the ELC at 9.30am. There will be no Yartangka, Bush Kindy on this day.
Date – May 14 2026
Time – 9.45am – 10.30am
Location – Middle School Ground floor
Reconciliation Casual Clothes Day
Date – June 5 2026
Public Holiday – ELC Closed
Date – June 8 2026
July Class Transition/Orientation Visits
This week you will receive an email with information about the mid-year transition/orientation sessions.
Date – June 3, June 10, June 17
Term 2 End of ELC Celebration
Date – 24 June 2026
Time – 9am – 9.30am
Location – Kurrajong Undercroft
National Reconciliation Week at Pulteney – Week 7
Badge making will also take place in the Quad during recess and lunch on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June, with a gold coin donation available for those who wish to contribute.
• Senior School Assembly – Tuesday 2 June, 8.45am (special guest speaker)
• Middle School Assembly – Thursday 4 June, 8.45am
• Junior School Chapel Service – Friday 5 June (paper chain display and celebration)
We look forward to coming together as a community to take part in this important week.
Timing of Activities
Please note that while National Reconciliation Week officially begins earlier through Reconciliation Australia, Pulteney’s whole-school activities will commence from Monday 1 June. This timing allows our community to fully engage in both Founders’ Day and the School Musical Production in Week 6.