Working Bees

As a Government funded and community operated kindergarten, we rely on the support of our wonderful families to maintain the beautiful grounds on which we come together to learn through play. Olympic Avenue Kindergarten (OAK) acknowledge that we are meeting on Boon Wurrung and Bunurong land of the people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional carers of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We respect and celebrate our Indigenous heritage.

Working bees are a great way to get to know other OAK families, create a sense of community, help tidy up the kinder and keep it in good working condition for the children.

OAK has three working bees each year. We encourage families to attend as many as they want, but would appreciate it if each family attends at least 1 working bee. We warmly invite children to join the fun, just remember to keep a parent or guardian by their side for supervision.

A sign up sheet with be placed in the foyer a few weeks prior, as well as a reminder sent out via Educa and your class private WhatsApp group.

2025 Working Bees 
All working bees are held on a Saturday and run for about two hours. Exact times will be confirmed closer to the date.

• 22 March 2025 – Red and Purple groups
• 21 June 2025 – Yellow group
• 8 November 2025 – Orange group

General tasks may include:

• Weeding
• Topping up soft fall and sand
• Raking leaves
• Basic maintenance of playground equipment, grounds and fences

What to bring:

• Gardening gloves, wheelbarrow, shovel and rakes if you have them
• A hat, water bottle and sunscreen
• A positive can do attitude

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you can’t attend

Attending a working bee is not mandatory. If you are unable to attend your allocated session, you are welcome to join any other working bee that suits you. We recognise that circumstances can differ, and not everyone may be able to participate.

If you would like to support our kindergarten without attending, you can make a donation. Contributions in lieu of attendance are completely voluntary and any amount is greatly appreciated.

How to donate using online banking:

All transactions are processed in Australian dollars.

Go to: Transfers > Transfer funds within Australia > Add new payee

Account name: Olympic Avenue Kindergarten

BSB: 633 000

Account number: 149 601 940