Early Learning Centre

Enrolments are open for free 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.

Enrol through Casey Council for Hillsmeade Kindergarten.

Long Day Care enrolments with kindergarten is through the ELC office.

You can contact the ELC or pop in for a visit for enrolment inquires.

Phone: 9704 6313 - Option ELC

During this fortnight in the 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, the children have been undertaking learning in the following areas:

Reading	Conducting ‘Book Walks’ to understand what the book is about before reading. Listening for the first sound of a word through storytelling and games
Writing	Strengthening and refining their fine motor skills through work with clay, dough, scissors, manipulative equipment Signing in each day and practicing letter formation with Tommy Turtle Visual tracking as they follow the lines of their drawings to make pin prick pictures.
STEM	For the children to explore the concept of cause and effect For the children to consolidate their understanding of numbers and counting
Inquiry	In Term 4 the children in all groups are undertaking a study of the Inquiry Unit Our Community through which they will be exploring what a community is; the people in the community and the roles they play; and the places in our community and the services they provide. Making models and drawings of places within the community Reflecting on what a community is through discussions and drawings.
Social & emotional learning	Moovlee Monkey yoga Conducting emotional check-ins Talking about feelings associated with transition to school or a new kinder group in 2024. Discussing celebrations and observances held by people in our community as we build respectful relationships through understanding and accepting differences.