Columba Cottage
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Early Learning Centre
1 Iona Avenue Port Macquarie NSW 2444 t (02) 6581 4433 e admin@ccelc.nsw.edu.au
www.ccelc.nsw.edu.au
Our philosophy at Columba Cottage Early Learning Centre is opening up a world of opportunities. Columba Cottage Early Learning Centre aims to offer not only the best care for young children but also the best preparation for moving to “big school”. The Cottage works with families to ensure that their children: ²
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Are given an opportunity to grow, to learn to share, follow instructions and begin the foundation for learning that will continue in Primary school. Develop socially and emotionally in a secure, supportive and safe environment, learn in an appropriately structured environment that helps them learn to make friends and play well with others. Develop language and cognitive skills as well as foundational pre-math and literacy skills.
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A Great Place to Grow! Nurture each child’s curiosity, interests and ideas by progressing steadily from solitary play, to one-on-one play, to complicated group play. Develop important motor skills by providing opportunities daily for children to run, climb and play active games.
At Columba Cottage we provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for your children, and create a positive and rewarding partnership with families. We are committed to excellence in early education by facilitating our transition to school program around the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Families seeking to make the best choice for their child’s pre-school should visit the Cottage on its Open Day or check out our website and see for themselves why Columba Cottage Early Learning Centre is a great place for their child to grow.
Develop a sense of competence and selfworth which grow as they learn to take care of themselves and help others Nurture each child’s curiosity, interests and ideas by progressing steadily from solitary play, to one-on-one play, to complicated group play. Develop important motor skills by providing opportunities daily for children to run, climb and play active games.
Susanna Christie Executive Director Columba Cottage ELC
Have you considered continuing your child’s journey at St Columba Anglican School for his or her Primary education? SCAS Primary offers the very best combination of a values-based education with innovative approaches that not only make learning fun but allow each child to develop their talents and abilities in a safe and supportive environment. Limited places are available for Kindergarten and other years for 2016. For more information on what we have to offer, please visit www.scas.nsw.edu.au.
St Columba Anglican School 3 Iona Avenue, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Australia
T: 02 6581 4188 E: info@scas.nsw.edu.au W: www.scas.nsw.edu.au greater port macquarie focus. 79
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