Early Learning Centre

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Upcoming events in the Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Fearfully and wonderfully made

As we have begun our year together as a new community of learners in Preschool, we have begun learning more about each other, and the unique differences and similarities we share. 

Our Christian studies teaching and learning has been guided by the scripture “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” as we explore together to learn more about Creation and the unique and beautiful person God has created each one of us to be. 

Using the medium of paints, our class have created a Preschool gallery of self-portraits. Proudly displayed in our classroom, each self-portrait is a representation of each valued Preschool class member.

“These self-portraits are windows into the children’s identities. Their details tell us how the children see themselves and what they choose to emphasis in their drawing about themselves.” (Ann Pelo)

As we play alongside each other, there are moments of learning as we are building our capacities to negotiate our new play spaces, to make new friendships and connections, extend our play interests with enthusiasm and try to experience new and exciting opportunities together.

Building and fostering a sense of belonging for each individual contributes to the ever-growing sense of confidence and comfort children are displaying as our term continues together.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:14 NIV)

Links to Learning

Learning Outcome 1:

Children have a strong sense of identity 

• Children feel safe, secure and supported
• Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and agency
• Children develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a positive sense of self-worth
• Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect

Learning Outcome 2: 

Children are connected with and contribute to their world

• Children develop a sense of connectedness to groups and communities and an understanding of their reciprocal rights and responsibilities as active and informed citizens
• Children respond to diversity with respect
• Children become aware of fairness
• Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment

Mrs Lisa Bennett, Mrs ShinYie Chew, Mrs Ellice Kalialaha, Mrs Kelsey Nicol, Miss Zoe Anemouri

The Preschool Teaching Team

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 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 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

Welcome Picnic

It was such a blessing to join together as a Brooklyn Park community for our Welcome Picnic! We enjoyed one another’s company over shared meals and watched the kids run around excitedly.

Just a few of the night’s highlights:

• Jumping castle 

• Slushies 

• Bubble station 

• Face painting

• Doughnut van 

• Coffee van

• Basketball station 

Thank you to every person who joined us; we hope you were blessed and feel connected!