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The philosophy which underpins the St Leonard's College’s Early Learning Centres at both campuses is inspired by the system of early years education in Reggio Emilia, a town in northern Italy.
Reggio Emilia has become renowned for offering a system of education which respects children and their rights to be citizens. This system is recognised by many as the ‘world’s best practice’ in early childhood education. Among the concepts emphasised in the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning are: The image of the child as competent, powerful, and full of potential The importance of the physical learning environment to stimulate enquiry The importance of photographs, children's work samples, and teachers', children's and parents' words to document, communicate and enhance the process of learning The importance of teacher-teacher and parent-teacher collaboration, and the link between home and school The importance of giving children the freedom to follow their own curiosity as they solve problems and research ideas. The program includes library, music, art, computer, creative movement and dance (full time and part time), perceptual motor program and cultural studies (the latter two for four year olds only).
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More information about Reggio Emilia can be found at the Australian website of the Reggio Emilia Information Exchange:
http://www.reaie.org.au
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