As the term draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on the wonderful learning that has occurred over the past six weeks in the Learn@Home program.

A range of in-home program offerings were provided to our ELC children via our portal pages, project books and learning packs. The children have engaged in home-based inquiries and research in relation to Australian animals and native plants, Indigenous symbols and storytelling, lifecycles of animals, kindness, feelings and emotions, and the seasonal changes in nature. They have enjoyed a range of art-based experiences, cooking, yoga and meditation, sewing and weaving, clay sculpture and some fascinating science experiments.

As the children’s familiarity, confidence and skill with using Microsoft Teams grew, this enabled educators to increase our offering of live learning experiences on this platform. Over the past six weeks the children have participated in several classroom learning meetings with their educators and peers each week. They have also participated in specialist sessions in Library, Physical Education, Music and French. Their confidence as speakers and listeners has grown in this forum, as has their ability to navigate the software.

The beautiful sunshine invited the children to engage in outdoor learning. This has included many nature walks collecting natural materials which were later used for developing mathematical learning in relation to counting, sorting and classification. Outdoor obstacle courses were also created as the children engaged in physical activity.

The success of the Learn@Home program can be attributed to our parent’s commitment to facilitating and supporting their children with the various learning tasks and educational experiences. We thank you for embracing the program and supporting your children with their learning.

The ELC educators must also be acknowledged for the outstanding commitment and adaptability they have demonstrated to provide incredibly rich learning opportunities for the children in the digital landscape.

One of the very important aspects of our ELC programs that the children will have certainly missed is the opportunity for social interaction and collaborative learning with their friends. We look forward to the children re-commencing their classroom programs next term. Campbell House will once again be filled with the sounds of laughter and learning as the children re-connect with their peers and educators.

Prep Expert Panel

Our 4YO ELC students were delighted to have received a range of tips and advice from our expert panel of 2020 Prep presenters and Miss Taylor on Wednesday. Miss Taylor is a wonderful storyteller and we invite you to enjoy the second of our Story Time readings, because anytime is a good time for a story!

Term 4 – Return to ELC classroom learning

The children in the ELC will return to their classroom programs on Monday 5 October for the commencement of Term 4.

Further information regarding the return to campus procedures and risk minimisation strategies will be communicated to parents prior to re-commencement.

We wish all ELC families a safe and relaxing school holiday break. This will be a great opportunity to switch off from technology, embrace the additional time outdoors each day and enjoy the Spring sunshine.