Marsden Early Learning College

🎉 AUGUST IS FULL OF EXCITING ADVENTURES! 🎉

There is so much to look forward to this month at Marsden Early Learning College!

Our August calendar is packed with exciting events including Keep Australia Beautiful Week, EKKA celebrations, our exciting Mini Olympics Intercolleges, National Science Day, Children's Book Week and Red Nose Day.

Every celebration creates opportunities for children to learn, explore, build friendships and make lasting memories while having fun every step of the way.

We can't wait to enjoy another amazing month together! 💚

🐍💚 DISCOVERING THE AMAZING WORLD OF SNAKES! 💚🐍

Yesterday, our children at Marsden Early Learning College celebrated World Snake Day with a fun-filled day of exploration, creativity and learning.

Through engaging discussions, creative artwork, sensory play and hands-on activities, the children discovered interesting facts about snakes, their habitats and the important role they play in Australia's ecosystems. They also learned about respecting wildlife and staying safe in nature.

These experiences encouraged curiosity, imagination and a greater appreciation for the diverse animals that share our environment.

Every discovery inspires a lifelong love of learning and respect for the natural world.

🌿 Exploring nature, one adventure at a time!

🦋💛 CELEBRATING WORLD BUTTERFLY DAY! 💛🦋

Today at Marsden Early Learning College, our children fluttered into a wonderful day of learning as they celebrated World Butterfly Day.

From creating beautiful butterfly artwork and enjoying a fun butterfly dance to discovering the amazing journey from caterpillar to butterfly, the children embraced every opportunity to explore, imagine and learn.

These engaging experiences encouraged creativity, movement, curiosity and an appreciation for the important role butterflies play in our natural world.

There were plenty of smiles, colourful creations and magical moments as our little learners celebrated one of nature's most beautiful insects.

🌼 Like butterflies, every child grows, changes and shines in their own unique way.

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC WEEK – DAY 5 ❤️💛🖤

Today, we proudly concluded our NAIDOC Week celebrations with a very special visit from Ms Joe, a respected member of the Aboriginal community, who generously shared stories and cultural experiences with our Earth Senior children.

Ms Joe introduced the children to beautiful examples of Aboriginal-inspired artwork, including dot paintings of kangaroos, turtles and other native Australian animals. Through storytelling and discussion, the children gained a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal culture, fostering cultural awareness, a sense of belonging and respect for diversity.

Inspired by the stories, the children then created their own dot paintings on snake-shaped cardboard, expressing their creativity while developing fine motor skills, imagination and confidence. As they worked together, they also practised sharing, taking turns and supporting one another.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Joe for sharing her knowledge, culture and time with our children. Experiences like these help create meaningful connections and inspire lifelong respect for Australia's First Nations Peoples.

🖤💛❤️ Happy NAIDOC Week!