You likely know that reading with young children is very helpful for their language and literacy development; this is also true for autistic children. When adults read to their autistic child in an interactive way (sometimes known as “shared...
Every child deserves a space where they can learn, play, and thrive, and at Y Whittlesea we work collaboratively with local communities, families and children to provide a fair and inclusive environment for all children. As we celebrate International...
The journey of starting school can be an exciting yet stressful time for both parents and children. To ensure a smooth transition and set the stage for school success, it’s essential to prepare your child for school in the...
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson Four-year-old Kindergarten or Second year of kindergarten, is a unique play-based learning program designed for four-year-old children who will turn four by...
– What are the differences between sessional and long day care kindergarten? – What is the better choice for my child: sessional kindergarten or long day care kindergarten? These are the most common questions we receive from parents at...
Culture and Learning This term at Kirrip Kindergarten, our little learners from our Honeybee group delved into the rich world of indigenous culture with a captivating incursion by Digeridoo Australia. From dance performances to insightful lessons about traditional practices,...
Can you believe your children has completed a full year of Kirrip kindergarten already? Time goes by so quickly. What a great year we have had! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful...
Incursion Week Incursion participation at kindergarten promotes children’s development in many areas which include the opportunity for social engagement, shared learning opportunity, access to resources, cognitive and physical development and increased collaboration. During Term 3 we celebrated footy week...
Term 2 has flown by! Kirrip Kindergarten would like to thank all families for their engagement and commitment to our kindergarten and community. We were excited to be connected to families during this term as we had the opportunity...
