Unique offerings of us CHRISTIE BARRETT, EARLY LEARNING - YEAR 3 HEAD OF LEARNING AND CURRICULUM & JULIE BICKETT - DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING
The project focus each year is set by our team of teachers in a process of reflection on the current year’s project outcomes, and suggestions for deepening and developing our work into the coming year.
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Each year in Campbell House, a project concept is offered as a gift to provoke students and teachers to begin to reflect and wonder. The wonderings expressed are always different for each group depending on the context, and their background, age and makeup. Educators then come together to plan an approach that encompasses the children’s curiosities, our school-wide project, and the Learning Framework outcomes. This process allows each group to shape their unique journey. This year’s project ‘Unique Offerings of Us’ led us from 2022’s pathway of ‘Celebrating Difference’ but stepped through this into a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
We were asked to consider the notion of ‘offerings’ and the uniqueness we all have that adds value and joy to the daily lives of others. This sparked questioning amongst educators and children around what we have, both as individuals and as a collective, to offer our community and world.
Early Learning At The Geelong College we place a high value on culture, diversity, respect and being environmentally responsible. Inclusion, living respectfully together and caring for Mother Earth is a responsibility we are passionate about. Appreciation for what Mother Earth provides us and gaining knowledge in how to care for
