The ELC Program
Our programs are based on research that shows that young children learn best when they are actively involved in tasks, when there is rich discussion about what they are doing and when there are regular opportunities to work with others. We recognise that our boys are capable and competent learners who need space, time and opportunity to explore, experiment, take risks and build their dispositions for learning.
Our programs are guided by a number of documents including the;
- Early Years Learning Framework
- National Quality Standards
- Western Australian Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines
- Western Australian Curriculum (Pre-Primary to Year 2)
We also place importance on providing a rich and vibrant learning program for boys and access to specialist programs and teaching in:
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- Mandarin
- Library
- Innovation (from Year 1)
- Drama/Dance (from Pre-Primary)
Program Options
At Christ Church, our Early Years program in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten encourages a love of learning, friendship and collaboration in a supportive and nurturing play-based environment. Research guides our Early Learning philosophy that play-based learning, when combined with guidance from our staff, encourages problem-solving, creativity and social skills such as negotiation, care and compassion. Through play experiences, emotional regulation and resilience are strengthened, enabling our boys to become learners with a strong sense of self and confidence in their own abilities, as well as cooperative and valued members of the group.https://www.ccgs.wa.edu.au/learning-at-christ-church/play-based-learning-pre-kindergarten-kindergarten/elc-program/kindergarten
Vaccinations
Western Australia has immunisation laws and your adherence to them is a condition of enrolment. Please refer to the Government information here.