Kingswood College’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a highly engaging, hands-on program where children are inspired to learn through their senses. Also known as the Imaginarium, it is a captivating place offering unhurried time and space for young children to play, dream, explore, create and consolidate their skills.
Passionate and dedicated, our early learning teachers are experts. They know that getting education right in the early years results in profoundly better lifelong learning outcomes. If young children are approached as competent and capable, they respond in the same way. This is why we put no limits on them, so as they get older they can continue to grow in confidence.
| PROGRAM DAYS FOR 2024 | |
|---|---|
| KINDERGARTEN – TWO DAYS | MONDAY, TUESDAY |
| KINDERGARTEN - TWO DAYS | THURSDAY, FRIDAY |
| KINDERGARTEN – THREE DAYS | MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY |
| KINDERGARTEN - THREE DAYS | WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY |
| KINDERGARTEN - FOUR DAYS | MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY |
| KINDERGARTEN - FIVE DAYS | MONDAY - FRIDAY |
| PRE PREP – THREE DAYS | MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY |
| PRE PREP – THREE DAYS | WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY |
| PRE PREP – FOUR DAYS | MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY |
| PRE PREP | MONDAY - FRIDAY |
Limited places are still available in Kinder 2024. Please contact enrolments@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au for more information.
The Kinder and Pre Prep programs are available as a standard or extended day program. The short day program is run between 8.30am and 4.00pm and offered for 48 weeks a year or during term time only (39 weeks a year). The long day program is run between 7.30am and 6.00pm for 48 weeks a year.
Families may be eligible to receive the Child Care Subsidy for the above programs. Eligibility can be checked on the government website accessed here. The Victorian Government “Free Kinder Offset” is also available to eligible children and will be paid as a rebate to families throughout the year.
Zoe is passionate about raising awareness of cancer, and in the last few years at Kingswood College she has rallied the College community to participate in Relay for Life. Her amazing enthusiasm and leadership has mobilised the community for this worthwhile cause which has now raised $25,000 for the Cancer Council.
Jamie was on the cusp of publishing her debut novel on Tumblr or as a zine. Lucky she didn’t! Jamie is the youngest person in the history of the award to be shortlisted for the $50,000 Stella Prize, which is given annually to an Australian woman for a work of literature in any genre.
Patrick was selected to exhibit his work in the VCE Season of Excellence – Top Designs for his animation on fire safety. Patrick developed this animation as part of his VET Creative Digital Media course, to raise awareness and educate home owners about what to do in the event of a bush fire. His animation and folio are on display for the duration of the VCE Seasons of Excellence Top Designs exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.
Brendan received the Rotary Club of Forest Hill Youth Citizenship Award. Brendan is a positive, mature and enthusiastic member of Kingswood College who represents our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Integrity. He is dedicated to learning and being his best self. Brendan is also willing to help others be the best they can be and demonstrates excellent communication and relationship skills.
Brendan involves himself across the College as a Social Justice Leader, singing with the Male Voice Choir, the College Production and setting up AV for College events. Brendan is always willing to help. He is heavily involved in the community as a Patrol Leader for scouts, leading and mentoring younger members. Brendan was invited to undertake a Scouting leadership course.
Margaret took out top honours at the Premier’s VCE Awards – winning the Award for History – Revolutions. While in Year 12, Margaret completed Units 3 and 4 of History – Revolutions scoring a perfect 50, and achieving an ATAR of 97.25 placing her in the top 3% of the state and nationally.
Ruby participated in The Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of Victoria and Tasmania (CLTAV) Hanyuqiao Speaking and Performance Competition for Second Language students of Chinese. The competition consisted of a 2.5-minute speech in Chinese followed by a cultural performance. Ruby’s speech was Learning Chinese and creating a better future. She drew a beautiful painting of lotus flowers within three minutes. Ruby won first place and her prize includes a sponsored trip to China in October.
Virginia graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). Virginia began her performing career at a young age, and featured in many productions throughout her time at Kingswood College. She has now been selected to make her adult professional musical theatre debut in Frozen The Musical Australia.
Ella has recently been selected as a winner of the Takeover Melbourne competition for her entry on how ‘Spending time on a farm in the country helped me connect with my neighbours during lockdown’. You can listen to Ella’s winning entry here.
