Celebrating Successes: 2024 in Review
Monday 25 November 2024
As the academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible strides made across all year levels at the College.
Our classrooms have evolved into dynamic spaces where creativity, technology, and inclusivity thrive. This year stands as a testament to the adaptability and ingenuity of both educators and students as they embrace the future of learning.
Early Learning Centre
This year, the children in the Early Learning Centre (ELC) inspired us with their boundless curiosity, resilience, and accomplishments. These achievements reflect a shared commitment to nurturing a love for learning and fostering meaningful connections.
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ELC3: Children embraced First Nations perspectives, deepening their understanding of culture and heritage, while building strong friendships and emotional regulation skills through the Zones of Regulation program.
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ELC4: Celebrating diverse cultures fostered pride and belonging, and explorations of friendship taught kindness and cooperation.
Highlights of the year included excursions to Chesterfield Farm, the Moorabbin Air Museum, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, as well as visits from The Drama Toolbox and Puppet Kerfuffle. Celebrations like Mother’s and Father’s Day, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and the end-of-year concert encapsulated the joy of learning and connection. As Loris Malaguzzi said, “Nothing without joy!” – a philosophy that resonates deeply in the ELC.
Junior School
In the Junior School, the Programme of Inquiry fostered authentic learning by connecting classroom concepts to the wider world through engaging provocations and meaningful action.
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Prep: Parents shared cultural backgrounds as part of the inquiry into how Culture connects us.
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Year 2: Students visited Rippon Lea Estate to explore the concept of Nothing stays the same.
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Year 4: Guest speakers joined discussions during their Exhibition inquiry on Meaningful action builds and supports community.