Ascot Vale Progress Kindergarten

03/09/2026

🎉 What an incredible result! Together, our Progress Kinder community raised $9,569.92 through Trivia Night ticket sales, our Silent Auction, donations and sponsorship.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, bid, sponsored or helped make the night such a success. We’re so grateful for the amazing community spirit and support for our much-loved kinder. 💙

01/09/2026

💛 Happy Early Childhood Educators’ Day! 💛

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Progress Kinder educators and all that they bring to our kinder community.

We are so lucky to have such a wonderful team who put so much heart, energy and enthusiasm into making Progress a happy and welcoming place for our children and families.

Today is all about recognising the incredible work you do and the special role you play in our children’s early years.

From all of our Progress Kinder families — thank you for everything you do! We hope you feel very appreciated today.

17/08/2026

🎉 THIS FRIDAY – Progress Kinder Trivia Night! 🧠

The countdown is on! Join us this Friday 21 August for a fantastic night of trivia, laughs and fundraising for Progress Kinder.

📍 Riverside Kitchen & Bar, Ascot Vale
🚪 Doors open 6:30pm
🧠 Trivia 8:00–10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets $30 – includes a drink + raffle ticket

👉 Book now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/progress-kinder-trivia-night-tickets-1990316486188?aff=oddtdtcreator

And don’t forget, our online Silent Auction is LIVE! There are some fantastic items up for grabs, and you don’t need to attend Trivia Night to bid.

👉 Bid now:
https://www.32auctions.com/progresskindertrivia?r=1&t=all

⏰ Silent Auction closes Friday 21 August.

Every ticket and every bid helps support our kinder and helps it thrive! 💙

We’d love to see you there – book your Trivia Night tickets and get your auction bids in! 🎉

Gather your friends and join us for a fun night of trivia, laughs and community!

27/07/2026

As we lead up to our Trivia Night on Friday 21 August, we're excited to announce that our online Silent Auction is now live!

Bid on an amazing range of donated items, from generous local businesses and community members.

Every bid helps raise valuable funds for Progress Kinder, supporting our children and helping create even more wonderful learning opportunities.

👉 Start bidding here:
https://www.32auctions.com/progresskindertrivia?r=1&t=all

🧠 Haven't booked your Trivia Night tickets yet? There's still time! Join us on Friday 21 August for a fun-filled night of trivia, prizes and fundraising.

Learn more and book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../progress-kinder-trivia...

Please like, share and spread the word to help us raise as much as possible. 💙

15/07/2026

💡 Get ready for a night of fun, trivia and great prizes!

Join us for Progress Kinder Trivia Night at Riverside Kitchen & Bar, Ascot Vale on Friday 21 August.

🍔 Food available for purchase
🍷 Drinks at bar prices
🎁 Raffle with great prizes
⚖️ Silent auction with awesome items
🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🧠 Trivia: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are just $30 per person and include:
🥂 One complimentary drink
🎟️ One raffle ticket

Whether you're a trivia champion or just looking for a fun night out with friends and family, we'd love to see you there! Every ticket sold helps raise funds to support Progress Kinder and create even more wonderful learning opportunities for our children.

Book as an individual or grab your friends and reserve a table of 10.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/progress-kinder-trivia-night-tickets-1990316486188?aff=oddtdtcreator

A huge thank you to our Event Partner, Farrar Gesini Dunn, and our Silver Sponsor, Ascot Group, for supporting this community fundraiser. 💙

08/06/2026

🌱 Parenting with ACE – Free Online Parent Session 🌱

As part of our 2026 partnership with The Resilience Project, we are excited to invite parents and carers to a special online presentation with Hugh van Cuylenburg.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
💻 Online Webinar

This engaging one-hour session explores the power of Authenticity, Connection and Self-Esteem (ACE) and how these foundations can help children build strong relationships, develop confidence, and grow into their authentic selves.

Drawing on the latest research and personal stories, Hugh will share practical tips and strategies to support your child's wellbeing and resilience.

✅ Free for parents and carers
✅ Recording available after the event
✅ Open to families from participating early childhood services

🔗 Register here: https://theresilienceproject-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sboJvCIhRL2T23p4ygJwBA #/registration

We encourage all families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn from one of Australia's leading wellbeing educators.

01/06/2026

🎨🍽️ Our Picture Plate Fundraiser is here! 🍽️🎨

Turn your child's artwork into a beautiful keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.

Each unique design is transformed into a durable melamine plate, making it a wonderful memento and a thoughtful gift for grandparents, family members and friends.

🖍️ Collect a template from the locker room at kinder
💻 Order online https://www.platefundraiser.com/PROASA/102447/fr22/
📅 Return artwork to kinder by Friday 12 June 2026

Plates are $30 each (plus a $1 processing fee).

Every purchase helps support our kindergarten and contributes to future resources and experiences for our children.

We can't wait to see all the creative masterpieces our kinder children come up with!

29/05/2026

💛🖤❤️ National Reconciliation Week 2026 ❤️🖤💛

At Progress Kinder, we are proud to be taking part in National Reconciliation Week and reflecting on this year's theme, All In.

This week is an opportunity for children, families and educators to learn about our shared histories, celebrate the world's oldest continuing cultures, and explore how we can all contribute to reconciliation in meaningful ways. The 2026 theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation is everyone's responsibility and that even small actions can help create a more respectful, inclusive and connected future.

Together, we can help nurture the next generation to be kind, informed and inclusive community members.

08/05/2026

Our Mother’s Day Bake Stall is in full swing! 🎉

Come down and grab a tasty treat (or two!) while they last.

📍 Union Road – outside Happy Eats
⏰ Now until 11:30am (or until sold out)

We’d love to see you there! 💕

04/05/2026

Come visit the Progress Kinder Mother’s Day Cake Stall this Saturday, 9 May, from 9am–12pm! You’ll find us outside Happy Eats Gelato Union Road, Ascot Vale.

Kinder families, check your emails for ways to get involved—we’d love your support!

All funds raised will go towards in-service visits for the children across all groups.

Hope to see you there!