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...
Farewell, baby news and returning educators The last few months we have wished good luck to Kara, Jordyn, and Carly as they embark on their journey of motherhood. As the term comes to an end, we extend our best...
2022, what a big year it has been. This year we celebrated our 5th birthday party, completed a full year without disruptions (lockdowns or remote learning) we welcomed many new families, children and staff across kinder and LDC, as...
The past term we have seen many rooms/groups venture out into the local community. All our 4 year old Kinder groups commenced a 9 week bush kinder program. This program allowed children to explore the local parks, wildlife, and...
Wow! Winter already!? It has been a truly engaging term for the team at ORCELC who have created many wonderful learning opportunities for the children in the last few months. We have celebrated and acknowledge many milestones and events...
