by Jennifer Scafidas | Aug 4, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 3 Physical Environments, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
At Kids College we have pets and we also have animals that visit us regularly each bringing a valuable learning experience for the children. We have had Australian wildlife visits, chicken hatchings, worm farm visits, RSPCA visits and farm animal visits. Observing,... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | Jul 11, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 3 Physical Environments, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans Kids College is teaching the importance of keeping our oceans clean. We have a local Eco Artist Vee, who creates the most spectacular works of art, completely out of discarded plastic and rope she finds... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | Jul 4, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
In June and July we celebrate the Noongar season of Makuru, we recognize NAIDOC week in the ways we can. This year NAIDOC week was postponed however we are still doing what we can and reflecting on the past activites we have done. Last year we welcomed Josh Kelly who... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | Jun 23, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency number for requesting assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have played a pivotal role in... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | May 30, 2023 | QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
In April and May we celebrate the Noongar season of Djeran and recognize National Reconciliation week. We are all part of our shared Australian culture and we take great delight in our place as early childhood educators to share and celebrate Australia’s Indigenous... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | Apr 23, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, Uncategorized
Some Public Holidays and special days throughout Australia’s cultural calendar are straightforward to celebrate, such as Christmas and Easter. Others can be more complex for children to understand. As early childhood educators, and as parents, it is important that we...