Extra Curricular Activities
Our curriculum has a holistic approach to teaching and learning. We value the connections between children, families and communities and view incursions as a social and collaborative way in which community participation enhances the children’s learning..
Incursions and Excursions
Incursions and excursions provide our children with meaningful and multisensory play based learning. With the introduction of new experiences, the children begin to understand that learning can happen anywhere at any time. We incorporate dances, songs, foods, living creatures, science, and inclusive experiences, which inspires the children to be curious, inventive and become critical thinkers.
With our Incursions to the Aged Care Facility and visitations from our staff member Jackie and her guide dog Tara, the children gain Intergenerational learning from community members with different abilities. With the introduction of new cultures, histories and rich traditions, the children and educators will begin to have a deeper sense of the community around them and their own importance.
Our incursions and excursions are tailored to suit all ages and capabilities and is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, the ACECQA National Quality Standards and the National Regulations and Law.
Auslan Sign Language
Debbie from 'Signing Hands' works with our educators to introduce the children to Auslan signs through stories, songs, rhymes and play. Families are also invited to attend these classes, as it can enhance the close bond between them and allow for communication and understanding from an incredibly early age.
Gardening Club
Gary from 'Bee Green Garden Maintenance' works at the centre each week, to teach the children how to become connected with their world and contribute to the care for the centre garden and pets. With his years of experience and a wealth of knowledge behind him, Gary the Gardener inspires the children and promotes their love of gardening and empathy for living creatures. Together they have done many projects which includes; setting up the chicken pen for our centre chickens, building the worm farm and creating the interactive sensory gardens for all centre families and the community.
Happy Feet
Miss Karen visits the centre once a week, where she uses physical fitness and dancing, to encourage the children to make healthy choices in every aspect of their lives. Happy Feet Fitness are the largest children’s fitness and entertainment program that specialise in play based learning. The classes they teach are theme based and can be tailed to suit our centres curriculum requirements. Families can chose to have their children join this program, however, families will need to contact Karen directly to receive information in regards to payment and class availability.
