Wydinia ELC and Kindergarten Colac

23/02/2022

Education at Wydinia has a strong focus on looking after our natural and man made environments, acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, The Gulidjan People and following our carefully considered Environmental Vision plan for our kindergarten.
We begin our learning by looking at our own immediate environment - our play spaces inside and outside. Children may find it difficult to comprehend the impact of actions on the larger community if they do not understand the impact they have on their immediate environments ie. home and kindergarten.
Attached is a diagram which shows the progression of our learning, as we master skills and acquire knowledge in each level of our sustainability plan.

Sorry everyone, diagram will not attach. Once we problem solve the situation, we will post it.

05/12/2021

Nativity scenes from around the world.... a beautiful way to be inclusive with different culture and traditions at this time of year.

04/11/2021

https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/early-education/reflective-journal/bluey-effect/12810280?fbclid=IwAR3T-PSNKPE89-8IsQJHT_ZlJbBMt0HewtB6yfA6q5unmGvhqH99Mw-4u-U

An interesting read. Something we are researching and reflecting on in our kindergarten programs. It is imperative for educators to remain current in their thinking, researching and reflecting on the theories which underpin our practice, and the interconnectedness between past, contemporary and 21st century theories.

26 October 2020 New episodes of Bluey are here and excitement is high. We reflect on the astounding 'Bluey effect' and discuss the role pop-culture and digital media can play in responsive early education programs.

29/10/2021

29/10/2021

We’re celebrating Children’s Week! 🎉
Did you know BCYF has a suite of free online resources available to help support children’s play-based learning? These activities reflect the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) outcomes.

During Children’s Week, check out our online educational experiences the whole family can enjoy, including a new ‘Mud Play Experience’- it’s a wonderful way of calming the mind and developing a sense of touch.

See Mud Play and other fun activities online at https://www.bcyfkindergartens.org.au/online-play-based-learning/.

22/10/2021

Our children have started planting spinach seedlings this afternoon. In Wydinia, children are learning to grow vegetables , and develop sense of achievement when they harvest, cook and eat them.
Thanks to our generous families who have donated plants. More vegetable planting next week, stay tune!

22/10/2021

Have you got little mob in or starting Kindergarten or Primary School in the Colac Otway Shire in 2022?

If you answered yes, we'd love to hear from you and make sure our local Koorie Education Support Team have your most up to date contact details to support you in a healthy and strong transition 💚

Email your children's name, address, phone, class and school to either [email protected] or [email protected] and we'll pop a FREE brand new lunchbox in the mail - all ready for healthy lunches in the new year 💚

This is a Beginning Steps initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children proudly supported by Caracaramigen - The Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place , Colac Otway Shire Council and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op.

10/10/2021

16/09/2021

Wydinia Kindergarten

At Wydinia Kindergarten:

- We offer 15 hours of kindergarten for 3 & 4 year olds
- Choose from 2 x 7.5 hour days or 3 x 5 hour days
- We believe play is children’s work and how they learn best
- We have a large, natural playground
- We are inclusive and welcoming
- We offer a Partnering with Parents program

We can support you to register and enrol – phone 5226 8900
Kindergarten is free for eligible families

For more information visit https://www.bcyfkindergartens.org.au/
Or register to enrol at https://www.bcyfkindergartens.org.au/register/

04/09/2021

A beautiful moment between parent and child