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Flinders Early Learning Centre’s play based pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten programs provide a found

Flinders Early Learning Centre’s continues the Flinders tradition of providing outstanding education. Responsive early learning programs are implemented by a team of experienced, four year trained, early childhood teachers specialising in the development of inspiring play and learning experiences for 3-6 year olds. Their play based pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs provide an excellent fo

undation for life-long learning, positive learning dispositions and well-being for our young learners.

05/09/2026

Celebrating Father’s Day at FELC! 🎈

On Tuesday and Friday this week, our FELC friends welcomed their fathers and father figures into the centre to celebrate and share in some special activities.

Our guests enjoyed a range of fun experiences, including playdough, drill painting, whittling, loose-parts construction, shaving play, and even painting portraits of their dads!

Wishing all our FELC families a very Happy Father's Day! 💙

01/09/2026

FELC was privileged to celebrate Book Week by welcoming local Australian author Tania Cox Books to share her love of storytelling, books and imagination with our children. 📚

Tania brought her stories to life as she read three of her books, "Snap", "Little Bat" and "With Nan", creating a beautiful space for the children to listen, wonder, imagine and connect with the magic of words.

There is something truly special about meeting the person behind the stories and discovering that authors are part of our very own local community.

Thank you, Tania, for sharing your stories and your love of books with us. What a wonderful way to celebrate Book Week at FELC!

CBC Australia

14/08/2026

Every Monday during term time, the Flinders Chapel transforms into a quiet space of wonder for some of our older FELC children. ✨

Reverend Kathrin moves the chairs aside and brings out the Godly Play shelves, creating a welcoming circle on the floor for children from the Investigator Group.

Developed by Jerome Berryman, Godly Play uses simple materials and hands-on storytelling. One week, the children listen to a story together and explore big questions. The next week, they dive into response work where they are invited to choose their own activities, from re-telling stories to exploring arts and crafts.

With everything at their eye level and open to touch, the children love the freedom to create, reflect, and share a song together before heading back to their day.

24/07/2026

Grandparents’ Day 2026 💕

It was wonderful to welcome grandparents and special visitors to FELC this week for one of the most cherished celebrations on our calendar.

Across two mornings, grandparents enjoyed exploring the learning spaces alongside their grandchildren, meeting teachers and friends, and experiencing the joy of a typical morning at FELC.

Families also shared special moments creating portraits together and making keepsake jewellery, giving everyone a lasting reminder of a memorable day.

Filled with laughter, conversation and connection, Grandparents' Day was a wonderful celebration of the important role grandparents and special visitors play in our children's lives.

Thank you to all our special guests for joining us and helping make this year's celebration so memorable. 🙏

12/06/2026

🏃 Ready, Set...Run! 🏃

Our FELC friends laced up their running shoes and hit the track on Tuesday as part of the Matthew Flinders Anglican College Junior Primary Athletics Carnival.

With plenty of excitement, determination and smiling faces, students raced in their class groups while cheering on their friends from the sidelines. It was wonderful to see everyone giving their best effort, celebrating participation and enjoying the fun of the carnival atmosphere.

Well done to all our little athletes for showing great sportsmanship and enthusiasm. It was a great warm up for our own FELC Sports Day. 👏

27/05/2026

Today our FELC friends participated in National Simultaneous Storytime in the Flinders Secondary School library. 📚

Now in its 26th successful year this early literacy event promotes a love of reading and involves children across schools, early learning centres, playgroups and libraries all across Australia enjoying the same story at the same time.

The book this year is “Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller” by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake A. Minton. 🦘

Thanks to the Secondary library team for such an engaging storytime.

Australian Library and Information Association

15/05/2026

Our latest inquiry at FELC is taking flight! 🦋

From a walk in Gumtree Gully to a special visit from butterfly enthusiast Nicole, our little learners are exploring the wonderful world of Monarchs and Common Crows.

A few fun facts they learnt along the way:
🌿 Monarchs ONLY eat Milkweed plants.
🐍 A caterpillar sheds its skin five times (just like a snake!).
💎 The chrysalis turns clear exactly 24 hours before the butterfly emerges.
🏠 We must be gentle with trees because every leaf could be a tiny home!

This term, our FELC friends are exploring big ideas of nature and belonging. A big thank you to Nicole for sharing her incredible knowledge and specimens with us. Our FELC friends were absolutely captivated! 🙏

09/05/2026

Wishing all our FELC families a very happy and relaxing Mother’s Day today. 🌸

This week, our FELC friends welcomed mothers, grandmothers and special mother figures for joyful celebration mornings filled with play, connection and pampering.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you all have a very special day. 💕

01/05/2026

Throughout Term 1, our FELC students explored big ideas of identity, belonging and what it means to be part of a community.

Together, they discovered that peace isn’t just something we hope for, it’s something we actively build. In everyday moments… taking turns, showing empathy, working through challenges and including others.

Through this inquiry, students co-created a shared Peace Agreement, capturing their values, ideas and commitments to one another.

Along the way, they developed important skills in communication, empathy and perspective-taking, and a growing understanding that they each play a role in shaping their community.

A powerful reminder that peace is something we practise every day.

25/04/2026

A very special visit from Major Carl Shine 🎖️

What a privilege it was to welcome Major Carl Shine to FELC on Thursday morning! Our children had the wonderful opportunity to learn about the significance of Anzac Day through the eyes of a service member.

Major Shine spoke beautifully about the values of bravery, mateship and respect. He shared how these key attributes do more than just make a good soldier; they are the foundations of being a great Australian citizen and a kind friend within our own community.

It was a proud morning for FELC as we saw our children listen with such curiosity and heart. Thank you, Major Shine, for sharing your story and helping us reflect on the spirit of the Anzacs on our day of remembrance.

Address

144 Ballinger Road
Buderim, QLD
4556

Telephone

+61754772999

Website

https://www.mfac.edu.au/learning/early-learning/

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