Early Learning

In the lead up to BiSh’vat we have been reading books about trees, created our own tree crafts and have been learning what trees need to grow and what foods grow on trees. Tu BiSh’vat is the birthday of the trees, a day to celebrate nature and everything trees provide for us – fruits, shade […]

Gan Gefen have been learning that our garden is home to many insects, each with unique roles in the ecosystem. We have helpful pollinators like bees and butterflies, soil-enriching worms, and natural pest controllers like ladybugs and spiders. However, not all of these insects can thrive or live safely. Predators and changing weather pose constant

This week was Gan Tamar’s last Gan Tevah (Bush Kinder) session for the term. With the wind flying through our hair, we eagerly began running up and down the hill, jumping off the tree and rolling down through the long grass. Some of the children found a big long stick and pretended it was a

There was an incredible showcase of Jewish Life and Learning in the ELC today as beloved grandparents and special friends joined together for a Kabbalat Shabbat with Senior Kinder children.  Louise Lowinger, Learning Area Leader Jewish Studies (K-5), spoke about these celebrations being vital in making sure we ‘walk the walk’ and not just ‘talk the

Gan Zayit’s scooter/bike riding this week was so much fun and everyone was so excited! Before we went, we spoke about a few rules and shared our preconceived thoughts. Then afterwards, we reflected and shared our thoughts again, talking about What Went Well (WWW).  One of the most important parts of child development is play

We were delighted to welcome Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah MP, Member for Higgins, to officially open our Gan Chitah room at our Early Learning Centre this week. Chitah (wheat) is the seventh ELC room to be named after the seven species (wheat, barley, dates, grapes, pomegranates, olives and figs) which play an important role in Jewish

On Thursday there was a buzz of energy in the Gan Rimon classroom. The children gathered to read ‘A Walk in the Bush’ by Gwyn Perkins. We discussed the many different types of animals that we might see when in the Urban Forrest. What senses would we be using? Looking, smelling, hearing, and touching… but

In celebration of all the learning and personal growth our Senior Kinder children have achieved this year, a family celebration was planned at the children’s beloved Bush Kinder location, Urban Forest Reserve, earlier this week. However, a rainy day meant the celebration was moved into the warm and sheltered Sports Hall.  Families were treated to