Hampshire House
Transformation: A Tapestry of Growth and Possibility
At Hampshire House, our educational programme is deeply rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, recognising children as competent, curious and active protagonists in their learning while offering rich opportunities to develop dispositions for lifelong learning and global mindedness.
Our current investigation explores Transformation through the macro concept of Journeys and the micro concepts of cyclical and linear change. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we view transformation as both a physical process and a conceptual journey. Through open-ended inquiry, children’s wonderings, and the Hundred Languages of Children, we empower each child to construct knowledge, express ideas, and embrace change as a catalyst for growth, resilience, and innovation.
Our investigation into Transformation takes diverse forms across Hampshire House, reflecting the unique inquiries and interests of the children. In the Rosebud Room, our youngest learners are exploring “Growing, Changing, and Becoming: The Journey Through Our Spaces,” sharing their transition into Hampshire House through growth, change, and emerging schemas. Using open-ended materials and play, the children are building strong connections with peers and teachers while developing foundational understandings of transformation in their world.
In The Margaret White Room, children have been investigating “Growing Together,” focusing on the transformation of transport, life cycles, and journeys. Through hands-on experiences, storytelling, and collaborative projects, they construct knowledge about movement, evolution and change over time.
The Yellow Class has delved into “What Makes Me, Me?,” exploring identity, self-expression, and personal journeys. Inspired by Reggio Emilia’s image of the child as strong, capable and full of potential, the children have been engaging with diverse materials to represent their evolving sense of self. Through construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction, they are deepening their understanding of transformation as an ongoing, fluid process.
Our oldest learners in Grey Class undertake an in-depth investigation into “Transformation: A Way of Life”, examining the dynamic relationship between nature and human impact, with a focus on the Corroboree Tree Frog and its uncertain future. This inquiry fosters exploration and dialogue, encouraging children to make meaning through hands-on experiences, collaborative discussions, and reflection. With the refresh of our stingless bee hives at Hampshire, the children have been exploring the life cycle of bees and their role in transforming nature, flora, and fauna.
As we continue with our Investigation ‘Transformation’ in its many forms we are looking forward to exploring the children’s wonderings and theories about the world as they weave into a rich tapestry of discovery.
Ms Caroline Glover
Educational Leader
