Early Learning Centre

Reconciliation has featured in the Early Learning Centre at this time. The children have discussed what “Reconciliation” means with many interesting answers

Makes things better
Tell the truth of the Aboriginal people
Walking (together with courage)
About the Kaurna
Aboriginals

Even some adults have difficulty with a definition; I think our children have done a really good job capturing the essence of “Reconciliation”.

Experimenting with the Aboriginal flag colours

Many experiences were offered – foot printing, flag making, experimenting with lemon myrtle leaves and the playdough, using clay and reading dreamtime stories.

The children from the Purple and Yellow rooms have written their own Kaurna acknowledgement of Country.

We live and play on Kaurna land,

We thank you Kaurna people,

We will look after the land we share

And the animals and the people,

Hello sky,

Hello me,

Hello friends

Ruby and Ryan used different mediums to depict the story of "When the Snake Bites the Sun"

The Early Learning Centre is in the process of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan. A working party has been formed and will hold the first meeting on Wednesday 12 June at 7.00pm at the Early Learning Centre. Anyone interested in contributing is more than welcome to attend.

Mrs Karen McEntee

ELC DIRECTOR