Early Learning Centre
An award-winning start to education
What is the Bialik College Early Learning Centre?
Our award-winning ELC received a rating Exceeding in all seven quality areas that are important outcomes for children as deemed by the National Quality Standards (NQS) who set the high national benchmark for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care services in Australia. The Bialik College school motto is “Be Your Best” and we believe that early learning provides a crucial opportunity to nourish your child’s mind and soul.
Starting compulsory schooling should be enjoyable and we make sure the transition is as easy as possible by partnering with parents.
As a registered Long Day Care Centre, we know that parents play a crucial role in supporting their child in the areas of numeracy, literacy, and their child’s ongoing Jewish journey. Bialik College supports parents with workshops and information evenings led by educational experts, where they receive a raft of practical ideas, tips, and strategies to support their child’s early learning program.
FACILITIES
The Bialik College Early Learning Centre (ELC) is an innovative and nurturing centre which includes a Centre for children from 3 months and, in a separate building, rooms for 3 and 4-year old Kinders. Before and After School Care and Holiday Programs are also based in the ELC.
LUNCH AND NUTRITION IN THE ELC DINING ROOM
Bialik ELC students enjoy their lessons in modern studio spaces which flow through to gardens and play areas. In those gardens, the children explore the concept of sustainability, planting and harvesting from the vegetable gardens. Importantly they then delight in seeing “their vegetables” used in the lunch menu. A modern kitchen prepares Kosher, fresh and nutritious lunches for Kinder children which they eat together in a bright and airy communal dining room.
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING
Bialik’s ELC is inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational approach which encompasses:
- Encourages the curiosity and resilience of young children,
- Active listening,
- Encouragement to be risk-takers,
- To test theories,
- To question,
- Acquire sound basic skills in all areas including technology.
Children in the ELC benefit from a warm family environment that also provides:
- A dedicated E-Learning Coordinator to guide the children’s and teacher’s use of technology
- A designated Hebrew speaking educator to support each child in developing an awareness of who they are as active members of the Jewish and global community and with a strong connection to Israel
- A wonderful ‘Centre for Hidden Treasures’ providing children and teachers with a rich source of materials to stimulate the imagination; and
- Regular construction time for children in the ‘Loose Parts’ outdoor area so they can design and build with recycled materials.
WINDOWS INTO CHILDREN'S THINKING
Each year, Bialik College Early Learning Centre showcases the “Windows into Children’s Thinking” exhibition, which highlights the curiosity, theories and research of young children and their teachers.
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