Early Learning

At our most recent professional development day, our educators were inspired and energised by the Fostering Independence in the Early Years Professional Development Conference. This full-day event brought together leading early childhood experts who shared powerful ideas about how we can nurture independence, creativity, movement, and thinking skills in our youngest learners. Dr Rachel Jones […]

This week Gan Seorah had the most wonderful adventure at Collingwood Children’s Farm! The children were full of excitement as we explored the beautiful grounds and met all kinds of friendly farm animals. From patting the goats and Guinea pigs to watching the big pigs and chickens, there was so much to see, touch and

On Thursday morning, the long-awaited day finally arrived — Gan Tamar’s excursion to the Melbourne Museum! The children arrived full of excitement and anticipation, eager to board the bus and begin their adventure. As we drove through the city, many children eagerly pointed out familiar places they had visited before. A particularly exciting moment was

In the lead up to BiSh’vat we have been reading books about trees, created our own tree crafts and have been learning what trees need to grow and what foods grow on trees. Tu BiSh’vat is the birthday of the trees, a day to celebrate nature and everything trees provide for us – fruits, shade

Gan Gefen have been learning that our garden is home to many insects, each with unique roles in the ecosystem. We have helpful pollinators like bees and butterflies, soil-enriching worms, and natural pest controllers like ladybugs and spiders. However, not all of these insects can thrive or live safely. Predators and changing weather pose constant

This week was Gan Tamar’s last Gan Tevah (Bush Kinder) session for the term. With the wind flying through our hair, we eagerly began running up and down the hill, jumping off the tree and rolling down through the long grass. Some of the children found a big long stick and pretended it was a

There was an incredible showcase of Jewish Life and Learning in the ELC today as beloved grandparents and special friends joined together for a Kabbalat Shabbat with Senior Kinder children.  Louise Lowinger, Learning Area Leader Jewish Studies (K-5), spoke about these celebrations being vital in making sure we ‘walk the walk’ and not just ‘talk the