ELC Update – The Early Learning Curriculum
Thank you to the many parents who came along to our recent ELC Information Evening. This was a great opportunity to share more 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 are:
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected and contribute to their community
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
Working in partnership with families, educators use the learning outcomes to guide their planning for children’s learning during 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 and ensures 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.
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Out of School Hours Care
St Catherine’s School offers an Out of School Hours Care program to all ELC and Junior School families. The program is implemented by our provider ‘After the Bell’, and operates within the ELC building. Parents are reminded that if you need to use the Before School Care or After School Care service, registrations need to be made in advance with ‘After the Bell’. Please allow up to five business days for your registration to be processed before your child can begin attending the program. Registration is free. All families are encouraged to register so that you can use this service in the event that you are unable to pick up your child.
Before School Care – 7.00am to 8.45am
After School Care – 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Registrations can be completed via the ‘After the Bell’ website https://afterthebell.com.au/register-now/
Please phone 9758 6744 for all enquiries.
