Kutalayna Plays has played a vital role in supporting children in the Kutalayna/ Jordan River community, guiding them from playgroup to their first day of school.

This year, the little graduates headed to big school full of confidence and excitement! When asked what they loved most about starting school, their responses were heartwarming:

“I liked all the stuff in the world at kinder!” said Shaylee.

“I go to school and sit on the mat. I go down the slide with Shaylee and Kingslee,” said Stanley.

“Doing my name and playing in the park with our bikes,” said Kingslee.

The impact of Kutalayna Plays extends far beyond playtime. Shaylee’s mother Kayla shared a heartfelt reflection on how Kutalayna Plays helped her child adjust to big school:

“Nicki at Kutalayna Plays helped Shaylee get into kindergarten by getting her out into the community more and letting her have more of a voice, helping her blossom into herself,” said Kayla.

Community playgroups like Kutalayna Plays provide a strong foundation for a successful school transition and are the cornerstone of every community. Kutalayna Plays provides a safe and supportive environment where children and parents form lifelong friendships and strengthen their community connections.

With engaging and fun activities that are embedded with learning from Country and culture, each child is supported to nurture their development, ensuring that each child is ready to thrive on their lifelong learning journey.