MOUNT SINAI COLLEGE

There are many facets of social and emotional learning that the school takes into consideration. These include:

•self-awareness (recognising one’s emotions and values as well as one’s strengths and challenges);

•self-management (managing emotions and behaviours to achieve one’s goals);

•social awareness (showing understanding and empathy for others);

•relationship skills (forming positive relationships, working in teams and dealing effectively with conflict); and

•responsible decision making (making ethical and constructive choices about personal and social behaviour).

Mount Sinai College’s nurturing and responsive team of educators is critical in supporting the children in their development. They ensure that the children are on the path to success.

The educators have created an atmosphere where they influence a child's self-confidence, empathy and ability to develop meaningful and lasting friendships, promoting a sense of importance and value to those around them.

At ELCs, children from two to five years of age are educated in a numeracy and literacy-rich environment that is both challenging and fun, preparing them for a smooth transition into Year K. The importance of learning through play is

“ recognised through the National Early Years Learning Framework (NEYLF) and the Reggio Emilia Educational Philosophy guide to teacher practice, which the school endorses. Understanding the importance of nurturing Jewish identity – Jewish values and culture – are embraced and celebrated through song, movement and creative activities, as the Hebrew language is seamlessly integrated into the ELC program.

As of 2023, the college welcomed its three and four-year-old (Joeys) children as they moved up to the main campus, joining its preparatory classes under the Mount Sinai College Maroubra Campus umbrella. Two and three-year-old (Puggles) children will continue to enjoy the nurturing environment at the school’s Early Learning Centre Kingsford campus.

Open Week

Mount Sinai College will hold an Open Week from 6th to 10th March.You can tour the Early Learning Centre for two and three years olds at the Kingsford campus and the ELC for three and four year olds and four and five year olds at Maroubra. Or you might be interested in visiting the year K-6 rooms at Maroubra.

Open Week is a chance to see innovative teaching spaces and the new college playground, as well as meeting key staff –in short, the opportunity to experience that “Mount Sinai” feeling first-hand.

Bookings are essential. For more details go to the website www.mountsinai.nsw.edu.au or register now via www.mountsinai.nsw. edu.au/openweek

For more information, please email enrol@ mountsinai.nsw.edu.au First-round offers for 2024 will be sent out on 20th March, so please register for enrolment now as places are limited.

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