In the Early Learning Centre (ELC) connection and community are two significant areas that we value. Collaborative partnerships with families and the community ensures trust and unity. Two ways that we have incorporated connection and community into our program this Term have been through the Fathers’ Day stall and the Book Week Parade.
The Book Week Parade is one of our students’ favourite times of the year as they get to dress as their favourite book character and participate in book week activities. This year, the theme was ‘Reading is magical’, and the students looked magical in their costumes as they paraded for the families. Activities included making indigenous bookmarks, decorating Gruffalo masks and wands, and role playing the stories Wombat Stew and Stick Man.
Our ELC students enjoy the connection to the Junior School at the Fathers’ Day stall and they were warmly welcomed into the Boys’ Junior School space. The parent helpers and Years 5 and 6 student helpers supported the children, taking them one at a time to purchase gifts for their father.
It’s great to see so many families taking the time to join us at School to participate in their children’s learning. The students take such pride in belonging to the ELC, experiencing an increased sense of connection and community.
Congratulations to the ELC on being awarded Exceeding in all Seven Quality Areas for a third time (2014, 2019 and 2024).
Kristin De Voss | Head of Early Learning Centre
