Early Years News

The Early Years 

Play-Based Learning

Play is a primary medium for children's learning and as such, educators plan how they will structure, use and support play experiences (Schools Council and Standards Authority, 2013). Children’s play allows them to explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and create meaning. 

At Salvado Catholic College we believe that children are creative and independent thinkers, problem solvers and communicators who learn and grow through play and so we provide students with an environment that encourages and enhances playful learning opportunities to stimulate independence, collaboration and problem solving. In the Early Years Learning Spaces teachers develop teaching & learning programs that foster children’s natural curiosity and are unpinned by their knowledge of children and child development. 

Click here to read more about Early Years Learning and Care in Catholic Settings

Click here to view a Maggie Dent Video on The Importance of Play - Tips for Parents 

Early Years’ Father’s Day Breakfast

A reminder that the closing date for RSVPs for the Early Years’ Father’s Day Breakfast (Kindy and Pre-Primary only) is this Friday, 19 August. Please refer to communication sent via email with the link to RSVP your attendance.

Save the Date

Add the date to your diary for the belated Early Years’ Mother’s Day Pamper Afternoon (Kindy to Year 2) on 1 November. More information to follow

Marissa Munro

Head of Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2)