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Getting back to the heart of our teaching 

It is hard to believe that we are entering Week 3 already! 

It seems like yesterday that I was on the Christmas break and embracing life at a slower pace, however, upon reflection, it wasn’t that I was spending life at a slower pace but allowing myself to be immersed in what is important to me. As I looked over photos recently there were two that stood out and spoke to me.

These photos represent a place that provides stillness and the ability to be surrounded by the sights, sounds and wonder of God. When you allow yourself to stop and be surrounded by God, He will reveal the works of his hands.

This leads me to a recent staff meeting we had within our Early Learning Centre (ELC); we recently spent time looking and submersing ourselves in our Philosophy, including our Mission and Vision at Emmaus.

In true ELC fashion, we incorporated art and creativity, having a ‘Paint and Fellowship’ experience where we took key statements and interpreted them through creative expression, ‘Painting.’ This allowed our ELC team to get back to the heart of what we do at Emmaus, which is written through our Philosophy, Purpose, Mission, and Vision statements.

As we welcome new children and families into our ELC, many are experiencing Emmaus for the first time. This artistic experience was great as it provided our team with an opportunity to connect with why we are who we are and why we are unique to the wider community. We are Emmaus, and we inspire hearts and minds.

Within our ELC, we will display our ‘Philosophy in Action,’ not to highlight our team's artistic talents but to share that love is found within and allow it to shine in all that we do and within our Emmaus community.

Amanda Ruddock

Educational Leader – Early Learning Centre

Brooklyn Park Welcome Picnic

Tuesday 18 February

Come and join us for a fun-filled family picnic at Brooklyn Park (in the yard)!

We would love to have all our families and students from ELC- Year 6 attend.

This event will be a blessed chance to connect, relax and enjoy time in community. Remember to bring a picnic and rug/ chairs :)

We will have family fun activities available, including things like:

• Jumping castle
• Bubbles and games
• Slushies

There will be a coffee cart available to purchase from at the event.

We can't wait to see you there!

Emmaus Early Explorers

If you have a child aged three or younger, we warmly invite you to join us for play and connection at Emmaus Early Explorers. Held Monday, 17 February and Monday,17 March after the Brooklyn Park Junior School Assembly.

Designed for children from birth to age three, it’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, share experiences and learn together while your little ones play in safe surroundings.

Facilitated by Lauren Hughes, Early Learning Centre Director and Joel Overweel, Emmaus Christian College Chaplain.

When:

Monday 17 February 9.45am - 10.45am 

Monday 17 March 9.45am - 10.45am 

Where:  

Adelaide West Uniting Church

312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park

Cost: 

Free

RSVP

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/n3DbH8HCVpVGzqNZ6

For more information or to register your interest in future playgroup sessions contact Kim Sabine on ksabine@emmauscc.sa.edu.au