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Our Early Learning Centre (ELC)

ELC

About ELC

Our Early Learning Centre operates at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Monday to Friday from 6am – 6pm.

The ELC runs two programs. The first program is a three year old program which is run by a qualified early childhood teacher with assistance with early childhood trained professionals. To be eligible for the three year old program, your child MUST have turned three years old. The second program is a four year old program which is available to our enrolled kindergarten children and operates Thursday and Friday 6am – 6pm. This program is an extension to our school kindergarten program which runs Monday to Wednesday.

Both programs provide a quality introduction to the school community for children and their families and sets the foundation for future school learning, providing a smooth transition to Kindergarten. The Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten run two different yet complementary programs. The Early Learning Centre program is in a sequential program with continuity using the Early Learning Framework. Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School provides a rich learning environment that caters for children’s development across the physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and spiritual domains.

The aims of our Early Learning Centre Program are to:

Involve children in a fun play based programme to promote learning that is designed to be an extension of the home environment.
The Centre provide a happy, stimulating and supportive environment assisting children to develop a positive self-image and self-efficacy.
Encourage self-help and independence in young children.
Develop literacy through stories and rhymes, letters and sounds through play and as an introduction to a synthetic multi-sensory phonics program.
Develop numeracy through measurement, shape and spatial awareness.
Develop the child’s ability to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
Encourage parent participation in the school environment through multiple special events such as Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day celebrations.
Parents will also be invited to learn about reading, child development, play and school routines. They are also encouraged to be a part of the school community and are able access the Parent Information evenings held throughout the year which are run by the P&F.

Please note The Early Learning Centre is a "Nut Free" environment which also adheres to a Healthy Eating Policy.

We actively encourage parents and students to be part of the sustainability program at school by sending lunch and recess in recyclable or reusable containers.

ELC Parent Handbook 2023-2024

Quality Improvement Plan

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