It is going to be a historic year for children services across Australia with the introduction of the National Quality Standards, and both staff and the Committee will be active in implementing all that is required.

I encourage any parent or guardian that is interested in being involved in the Committee for 2012 to speak to either myself, another Committee member, or Lara. Being on the Committee is a great way to be actively involved in the decision making that affects your child (or children), and getting to know other parents and guardians.

I look forward to working with you all in 2012.

Leanne Giardina

Thanks also to all of the Committee members I have worked with over the past three years. They have been a diverse group of people with such a range of skills and ideas. I’d urge all parents to think about how they can get involved with the running of Annie Dennis, especially at a subcommittee level. It’s a great way to get to know other families in the community and also contribute to how your children are cared for at the Centre.

See you on the 2nd Decmeber at the end-of-year party!

Victoria Harrison

We are delighted to announce a special ongoing promotion between Plunkett Fowles winery and Annie Dennis Children’s Centre.

Sam Plunkett of Plunkett Fowles has provided exceptional service to Annie Dennis families for several years now, through hosting and providing high quality wines for our wine tasting events.

Due to the high demand for Plunkett Fowles’ wines throughout the year, a mutually beneficial relationship has formed between the winery and Annie Dennis Children’s Centre.

Parents, friends and staff of Annie Dennis Children’s Centre can now place wine orders at any time in the year. Plunkett Fowles will donate 20% of monies collected from all orders back to the Centre.

Plunkett Fowles winery is located in the Strathbogie Ranges. The Plunkett and Fowles families have worked hard for decades to develop extensive local knowledge, and have a deep appreciation for the granite-rich Strathbogie Ranges. Their greatest sense of achievement comes from crafting wines that you love to drink and share.

To place an order, simply download and complete the special order form  (so the winery is aware that it is an Annie Dennis order), then drop it off at the office.

As Plunkett Fowles continues to evolve and different wines become available for purchase, we encourage you to visit their website at www.plunkettfowles.com.au for updates that may not be reflected on our order form.

Cheers!