In celebration of eight decades of helping each child reach their full potential, KU Mosman Community Preschool welcomed Mosman Council Mayor, Ann Marie Kimber for the service’s 80th anniversary.
Families, children and staff gathered in the outdoor play area. Amongst attendees was special guest Beverly Roden, an Early Childhood Teacher who taught at KU over 60 years ago.
Guests enjoyed a performance by the local church choir and an exhibition of children’s art. Followed by speeches from Mayor, Anne Marie Kimber; KU Children’s Services CEO, Christine Legg; and KU Mosman Director, Khanh Nguyen – each reflecting on the KU Mosman’s significant history.
The service first opened in 1946 as Mosman Community Nursery School. To accommodate growing demand for professional preschool standards, the Management Committee sought affiliations with KU in the mid-1960s and planned significant building upgrades.
In 1967 the service was reopened officially as KU Mosman Preschool, operated by KU Children’s Services with trained staff and improved facilities.
Today, KU Mosman is a warm and welcoming community, with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas filled with learning opportunities.
“KU Mosman Community Preschool has built a wonderful partnership with families, educators and communities over eight decades, of which we are incredibly proud. Gathering to celebrate this milestone is a reminder of the impact of community partnerships and the work of our dedicated teachers and educators in delivering high-quality education and care, in a safe and respectful environment,” said KU Children’s Services CEO, Christine Legg.
KU is proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation committed to supporting exceptional outcomes for children and families as well as creating optimal experiences for staff. Part of the KU Difference is the high level of support provided to our teachers and educators, and other service-based staff through the expertise of KU’s Central Office teams.
As we deliver leading high quality inclusive play-based learning programs, KU continues to provide opportunities for children to become the creators, thinkers, and doers of today and tomorrow. At KU, children have a voice.
Established in 1895, KU Children’s Services remains proudly not for profit and enriches the lives of more than 12,000 children and their families each year through services including long day care, kindergartens, preschools, NDIS services, inclusion services, family programs and more.
