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Walcha Preschool

Enrolments & Enquiries

  • Contact Details

  • 02 6777 2117
  • 02 6777 1181
  • council@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Walcha Preschool manages all enrolments through OWNA.  Its easy to enrol or enquire, simply follow the instructions below:

For enquiries:  Complete this online form.

For enrolments:

  1. For families wanting to enrol at Preschool click here.
  2. You will then be taken through our enrolment form process which will create your account.
  3. Complete the online registration form including all necessary documents including your child’s immunisation history.
  4. You will be contacted by the Administration Officer about your booking.  Preschool will try its best to offer a place that matches your requirements.
  5. Once this is completed, you will receive a Letter of Offer, which will confirm your child’s place at Walcha Preschool.

Contact the Preschool on 6777 2117 if you would like to have an orientation visit before your child’s first day. An Open morning will be held each year before the start of Term 1.  Please check the Apsley Advocate or contact the Preschool for the exact dates.

Walcha Preschool is a community based Early Childhood Education & Care Service managed by Walcha Council.  All enrolment enquiries are handled by the Administration Officer and the Nominated Supervisor. The Administration Officer will work with you to complete your enrolment and any booking requests.

Walcha Preschool aims to provide a friendly, caring and educational environment for children, parents and caregivers. The early childhood years are a time of rapid growth and development. Walcha Preschool aims to provide an environment that will nurture your child’s stage of development and potential. Research proves that children aged between 3 and 6 years learn best through play and exploration experiences.

Walcha Preschool was last assessed in March 2021 against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education & Care and School Aged Care and these ratings have been awarded in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.

For more information about the Assessment and Rating Process visit the ACECQA website and click on the Information for Families tab 

2026 Preschool handbook, Philosophy and 2026 Preschool Fees are available via these links.

  • Contact Details

  • 6777 2117
  • council@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Clr Adam Iuston

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Clr Iuston is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee;
  • Walcha Council Arts & Tourism Advisory Committee; and
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee.

 

Clr Iuston is Council’s Delegate on the following Committees:

  • NSW Public Libraries Assoc – North Eastern Zone;
  • Central Northern Regional Libraries Committee; and
  • Arts North West.

 

E – aiuston@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

 

Clr Rachel Greig

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024

Clr Greig is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Arts & Tourism Advisory Committee;
  • Walcha Council Preschool Advisory Committee; and
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee.

 

Clr Greig is Council’s Delegate on the following Committees:

  • Walcha Community Consultative Committee; and
  • New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Community Reference Group.

 

E – rgreig@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

Clr Anne-Marie Pointing

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Pointing is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee; 
  • Walcha Apsley Riverview Committee;
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee; and
  • Walcha Council’s General Manager’s Performance Review Committee.

Clr Pointing is also Council’s Delegate on the Walcha Centre Management Committee (MPC).

E – apointing@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

Clr Eric Noakes

First Elected to Council on 10 September 2016.

Elected as Mayor on 28 September 2016, re-elected unopposed on
22 December 2021 and re-elected unopposed on 9 October 2024.

Councillor Noakes is Council’s Delelgate on the following Committees:

  • Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA)
  • Walcha Local Health Committee
  • Coalition of Renewable Energy Mayors (CoREM)

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Apsley Riverview Committee;
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee;
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee; and
  • Walcha Council General Manager’s Performance Review Committee.

 

E – enoakes@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

Clr Glen O'Brien

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Elected as Deputy Mayor on 9 October 2024.

Clr O’Brien is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Motorcycle Rally Advisory Committee;
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee; 
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee; and
  • Walcha Council’s General Manager’s Performance Review Committee.

 

Clr O’Brien is Council’s Delegate on the New England Bushfire Management Committee.

E – gobrien@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

Clr Hyde Thomson

First Elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Clr Thomson is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Youth Advisory Committee; and
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee.

 

E – hthomson@walcha.nsw.gov.au 

Clr Gary Olrich

First elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Councillor Olrich is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Community Care Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Motorcyle Rally Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee

 

E – golrich@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Clr Stephen McCoy

First elected to Council on 14 September 2024.

Clr McCoy has been elected to:

  • Walcha Council Capital Review Committee; and
  • Walcha Council General Manager’s Performance Review Committee.

He is also Council’s representative on the Mid North Weight of Loads Group.

E – smccoy@walcha.nsw.gov.au