Learning
Early Learning Centre
The ELC is a real community of learners. Our facility is full of natural light and open spaces that allows for maximum use of both the indoor and outdoor learning environment all year round. Inside there are dedicated classrooms, shared areas, an area for physical education and performing arts, a kitchen and dining room, and areas for visual art, science and technology exploration and creativity. Outside there is large sandpit, play area, a fenced in grass area, a water play area with fountains and a wonderful garden where children participate in gardening throughout the year.
The ELC follows the PYP early years philosophy of infusing critical skills and core knowledge through play. The teachers and teaching assistants intentionally set up areas to invite younger learners into learning. We carefully monitor progress in these skill areas: communication, self-management, social, thinking, and research. To find out more about how we infuse learning through play, please see our ELC Curriculum Guide, and consult Inquiry through Play.
To find out more about our daily programs and policies in the ELC, please see the ELC Handbook:
