Our early learning programs provide the children with opportunities to connect with the broader community and learn about the world around them.

Recently, we have been discussing with the children the needs of other children who are less fortunate. The children were given the opportunity to gather some of their old winter clothing that no longer fits them to donate to the St Kilda Mums ‘Coats for Kids’ campaign. The children learnt that their clothing would be given to other children of a similar age to keep them clothed and warm next winter. This project provided a wonderful platform for educators to discuss the importance of giving, and demonstrating kindness and empathy towards others.

The children in the Wattle Room have recently been engaged in an inquiry in relation to endangered animals. Following a visit to the Melbourne Zoo, the children brainstormed ways that they could raise money to donate to Zoos Victoria to help support various endangered animals. The children decided to create and sell tea towels as a way of doing this. Their drawings will be printed onto linen tea towels and they are selling the tea towels to their families, friends and community members to raise funds for this important cause. The children have been involved in the design phase and collecting orders. They are excited to see their orders building and to know that they will be supporting the endangered animals.

The children in the Wattle Room decided to create and sell tea towels to raise money to help support various endangered animals.

It is important that children are connected with broader environmental and community issues in order to develop an understanding of the world around them. This helps the children to make sense of the world in which they live.

The Wattle Room children are excited to see that orders for their tea towels are building.

Early Learning Centre Orientation Sessions

We look forward to warmly welcoming Early Learning Centre (ELC) 2020 children and their families at our upcoming orientation sessions.

Orientation Afternoon for ELC 3 Year-Old Classes 2020
Wednesday 13 November
1.30pm or 2.30pm (Please refer to your invitation for details)

Orientation Afternoon for ELC 4 Year-Old Classes 2020
Thursday 14 November
2.00pm to 3.00pm

Please be reminded that the current Waratah Room children will finish at 12noon on Wednesday 13 November to facilitate the orientation afternoon for the new incoming children.

Children currently attending the Banksia and Wattle Rooms will finish at 12noon on Thursday 14 November to facilitate the orientation afternoon for the new 4 Year-Old children.