Thank you to the many families who came along to our recent Early Learning Centre (ELC) Information Evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to share more information about our curriculum and philosophy in Campbell House, and provide you with an insight into the programs your children will be participating in this year.

The ELC curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). This Framework, along with the Reggio Emilia approach to education sets our learners on a journey of strong, positive development in all of the key areas essential for learning and personal growth.

The five key learning outcomes for children:

1. To have a strong sense of identity
2. Are connected and contribute to their community
3. Have a strong sense of wellbeing
4. Are confident and involved learners
5. Are effective communicators

Working in partnership with families, educators use the learning outcomes to guide their planning for children’s learning throughout their time in the Early Learning Centre. Educators design specific learning experiences which provide the children with the opportunity to develop new understandings and skills in each of the five domains. This ensures that we take a holistic approach to teaching and learning ensuring that the children’s social, emotional, intellectual, physical, language and wellbeing needs are being supported and developed.

“Children’s early learning influences their life chances. Wellbeing and a strong sense of connection, optimism and engagement enable children to develop a positive attitude to learning.” Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, 2009

Our educators are committed to guiding and supporting the children’s learning and development and look forward to observing the children’s progress as the year progresses.