Woodcroft College Prospectus

EARLY LEARNING
Woodcroft College has developed a purpose built Early Learning Centre, ensuring that the child is at the
centre of the learning environment, and the environment becomes ‘the third teacher’.
Our Method of Learning
As an International Baccalaureate school, our ELC is guided by the IB’s Primary Years Program and the
Early Years Learning Framework: Belonging, Being and Becoming. Our educators are also guided by the
Reggio Emilia philosophy. Children learn about the world around them through units of inquiry, developing
questioning skills, exploring their environment and developing relationships within their community.
Early childhood is a time for play, curiosity, imagination, discovery and adventure. We recognise that all
children learn in different ways and at different paces. Our unique tailored learning method is designed
to suit each individual and each family that comes through our doors. Through our play-based learning,
learning potential is maximised and children are able to develop a sense of belonging, being and becoming.
Staff at Woodcroft College ELC are experienced, qualified early childhood specialists who encompass the
values of the college through the tailored programs they plan for children.
ELC Program
Children are welcome to start at our Early Learning Centre from the age of three. At Woodcroft College we
take into consideration the needs of the whole child and our carefully designed program supports children’s
social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical growth.
Our three-year-old program caters for our youngest students by supporting their transition into Kindergarten
and helps them develop a sense of self as both an individual as well as a valued member of a community.
Our four-year-old program continues to build on children’s sense of self and aims to develop social and
emotional well-being as they start their transition into their first formal year of school. With early childhood
teachers running our programs we offer Universal Access to Kindergarten.
Woodcroft College supports those students who are almost ready for school but just need a little bit more
time by running a Reception Ready Program for students who turn five in the second half of the year.
These programs are designed to encourage our youngest learners to reach their full potential by providing
learning experiences in a safe and stimulating environment.
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