It is important that we as educators, provide opportunities for the children to develop a sense of wellbeing from a young age.

“Wellbeing includes good physical health, feelings of happiness, satisfaction and successful social functioning.” (Early Years Learning Framework for Australia)

A child’s wellbeing influences the way in which they interact with their environment. A strong sense of wellbeing provides children with confidence and optimism to reach their learning potential.

Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

3.1       Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing

3.2       Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing

Educators at St Catherine’s Early Learning Centre work towards building warm, trusting relationships with the children and provide a predictable and safe learning environment. These conditions support the child to develop a strong sense of wellbeing.

There is a correlation between wellbeing and resilience. Children with a strong sense of wellbeing have the capacity to cope with day-to-day challenges. The readiness to persevere when faced with unfamiliar and challenging learning situations creates the opportunity for success and achievement. Children are supported to become more resilient to everyday challenges or disappointments.

They are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their self-help skills and basic routines. This promotes a sense of independence and confidence. As the children’s fine motor and gross motor skills develop, this offers them the foundation for growing independence and the satisfaction of being able to do things for themselves.

Learning about healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, personal hygiene, physical fitness, emotions and social relationships is integral to wellbeing. These opportunities for learning are embedded in our early learning programs. A child’s physical wellbeing impacts their ability to concentrate, cooperate and learn. Good nutrition is also essential to healthy living and enables children to be active participants in their play and learning. We promote and encourage healthy food choices with the children.

As Educators, we acknowledge the importance of building a strong sense of wellbeing in the children from a young age. This supports the child to reach their learning potential and lays the foundation for them to live successful lives.

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Out of School Hours Care

St Catherine’s School offers an Out of School Hours Care program to all ELC and Junior School families. The program is implemented by our provider ‘After the Bell’, and operates within the ELC building. Parents are reminded that if you need to use the Before School Care or After School Care service, registrations need to be made in advance with ‘After the Bell’. Please allow up to five business days for your registration to be processed before your child can begin attending the program. Registration is free. All families are encouraged to register so that you can use this service in the event that you are unable to pick up your child.

Before School Care – 7.00am to 8.45am

After School Care – 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Registrations can be completed via the ‘After the Bell’ website https://afterthebell.com.au/register-now/

Please phone 9758 6744 for all enquiries