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The importance of outdoor play in winter
When we think back to our childhood, our memories are often highlighted by outdoor play: climbing that big tree, scooting down the steep hill. I can remember playing cricket with the local...
25 July 2019
Storytelling in the early years
‘If you want your children to be smart, tell them stories. If you want them to be brilliant, tell them more stories.’ – Albert Einstein
During literature week, storyteller Anne Stewart visited the ELC...
SchoolTV: Parenting styles
There are so many different opinions offered on how best to parent. New parents will often have firm beliefs about how they wish to balance love and discipline, but this ideal often goes out...
06 June 2019
Reconciliation in the ELC
Reconciliation Week is a reminder to embed teaching about our Indigenous history and culture in our ongoing curriculum – not just for one week or for one special activity. Our history is part of...
06 June 2019
ELC making connections in the Carey community
One of the great strengths of our school is the sense of community. For the ELC children this means there are many and varied...
23 May 2019
25 Years of ELC at Carey Kew
Last Friday the sun was shining upon us, as children, educators and guests gathered on our beautiful decking area in the ELC. As guests arrived, the children found a place at their tables, adorned...
09 May 2019
This month on SchoolTV – Trauma
Children and teens will experience events during their lives that will affect them emotionally and physically. How they react to these events depends on their age, personality and past experiences.
04 April 2019
Grandfriends visit the ELC
There was a lovely buzz and lots of smiles around the ELC last week when many Grandparents and friends came to visit the ELC children. The children’s connection to their grandfriends...
04 April 2019
Chaplain’s Corner
On Friday after school as we were travelling by taxi to the Homework Club, I mentioned to the driver about the tragedy unfolding in Christchurch. He said ‘I know, my friend’s cousin has...
21 March 2019
SchoolTV Special Report: Christchurch
The Christchurch massacre is one of the most extreme acts of terrorism the world has seen in recent times. It is especially difficult to come to terms with such an act of hate committed in a...
21 March 2019