The event attracted multi-generational families and educators who have been integral to the preschool’s long history. Among the attendees was Nathan Tilbury, the Deputy Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council, who was one of the first children to attend KU Berowra Preschool in the 1970s. Nathan shared his appreciation for the preschool and reminisced about his childhood experiences as a child there.
The celebration also welcomed Alison Melloh, who was a driving force behind establishing KU Berowra Preschool. She was joined by her children, Doug and Catherine, both of whom attended the preschool and are featured in a 1974 newspaper article alongside Deputy Mayor Nathan Tilbury. (Below)
Also present was Brian Engert, who proudly served as Vice President on the Berowra KU Parent Committee in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The celebration opened with an Acknowledgement of Country by KU Berowra Director Zoe Mizzi, and facilitated by KU’s Education and Quality Manager Marie Nijssen, followed by speeches from Nathan Tilbury and KU’s CEO Christine Legg. Each speaker highlighted the significant history of the preschool and its impact on the community.
KU Children’s Services CEO Christine Legg said,
“We are incredibly proud of KU Berowra Preschool and the partnership it has built with families, educators, and the wider community over generations. Reaching its 50th anniversary is a significant achievement. To see some of the founding community members, the generations that have attended over the years, along with today’s families and staff, underscores the value and impact of high-quality early childhood education in local communities.”
KU is proudly not for profit and 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. Our specialist teams include Early Childhood Education, People Services, Finance, IT, Marketing and more.
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.
For more information about the service visit KU Berowra Preschool
Established in 1895, KU Children’s Services remains proudly not for profit and enriches the lives of more than 10,000 children and their families each year through services including long day care, kindergartens, preschools, NDIS services, inclusion services, family programs and more.
Image 1 (from left to right): Brian Engbert, Cathy Melloh, Rhonda Engbert, Alison Melloh, Nathan Tilburry, Doug Melloh
Image 2 (from left to right): Jane Moran, Jocelyn (last name), Natalie Preston and Zoe Mizzi
Image 3 (from left to right): Chris Legg, Zoe Mizzi, Nathan Tilburry
Image 4 Newspaper Article depicting children in 1975 enjoying the grand opening of the service
Image 5 Children in 2024 enjoying the KU 50th Anniversary Celebrations
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