Our Early Learning Programs are supplemented by opportunities for the children to participate in incursions and excursions. Throughout the year a selection of experiences are planned both within the ELC and out in the wider community.   

There are times when we invite an expert to come into our Centre to implement a workshop with the children where they share their knowledge or resources. This may be a music or drama experience, a workshop on reptiles or Australian animals, or a creative opportunity.   

There are also times when the children venture outside of the ELC on an excursion to engage in rich, hands-on learning in the wider community. All of these opportunities are carefully designed to connect with, and support, the children’s current learning and inquiries.   

The children in our Wattle and Banksia Rooms recently participated in an excursion to Edendale Farm. During this experience, the children explored the Farm where they were able to observe cows, horses, sheep, chickens, and rabbits which they have recently been learning about. The children also spent time engaging in educational experiences in relation to bees, where food comes from, and sustainability. This experience provides the children with the opportunity to extend and consolidate their learning in relation to animals and sustainability.   

Such experiences provide incredibly rich opportunities to extend the children’s learning, connect with experts and engage with the local community. They expose the children to a range of new and different experiences and help them to make sense of the world in which they live.   

Celebrations of Learning 

The children in our Early Learning Centre are looking forward to their end-of-year learning celebrations. Over recent weeks, the children have been reflecting on their year, recording audio and video, collating photographs, creating artwork, and rehearsing songs to include in their celebration. Each presentation will be a collective celebration of the children’s learning in the ELC in 2023. The children are excited to be able to share their work with you.   

Please note the date below for the specific celebration for your child’s class. These events will be held in the ELC Piazza.   

Wattle Room – Tuesday 28 November at 9.00am 

Waratah Room – Wednesday 29 November at 9.00am 

Blue Gum Room – Thursday 30 November at 9.00am  

Banksia Room – Friday 1 December at 9.00am