A night under the stars for The Farmhouse

THE FARMHOUSE'S much-anticipated Bush Kinder sleepover was a wonderful success for the class of 2025, according to founder Kim Stoney. Each year, as an integral part of building resilience and confidence, Bush Kinder children at The Farmhouse attend an annual sleepover with a parent of choice. While mums are sometimes brought along, it’s often dads with their well-equipped four-wheel drives who get the much sought-after invite from their child. "This is a really special bonding time for parent and child, where they play games together, gather fire wood and later on, snuggle into a tent or swag side by side after star-gazing," Kim said. Naomi Smith, Bush Kinder teacher said once children had their parent organised with their tent or swag, the games proved a highlight. "Egg and spoon races tested balance but the tug o’ war competition showed true grit and determination, with the children winning when pitted against their parents," she said. Bush Kinder Educator Jasmine Beekman said the weather up at Tolmie where the sleepover was held was glorious, with campers treated to a stunning sunset. "The children were eager to show their parent just how comfortable and capable they are in the bush,” she said. After a beautiful story read by Naomi they all drank hot chocolates, the evening finishing with a Bush Kinder chorus of “When are the marshmallows coming?”.

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