Harvesting Learning at the ELC Woodlea

The kindergarten children at Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre have embraced nature’s beauty and the joy of learning through hands-on experiences in our community garden. It’s been a wonderful journey of growth, teamwork and discovery as our children settle into the Early Learning Centre and engage in meaningful activities that bring them closer to the world around them.

The children have been busy harvesting various fresh produce from the garden, including squash, cucumbers, chillies, silver beet, beans and spring onions. With great enthusiasm and care, the children carefully picked the ripened vegetables and took them home with their families to enjoy in their kitchens. It’s a lovely way to connect the children’s learning to the broader community, as families have been using the garden’s bounty to create healthy, home-cooked meals.

After the giant sunflowers in our garden bloomed, the children helped to pick the giant, vibrant heads. Using their fine motor skills, the children have been meticulously extracting the seeds from the sunflower heads while learning about regrowing these beautiful flowers. These seeds will be saved for planting later in the year, creating the perfect opportunity for the children to continue their journey of growth and exploration.

We are excited to continue growing together as a community, watching our garden flourish and our children grow with each new experience. Here’s to more seasons of learning and exploring.

If you are considering enrolling your child at the Early Learning Centre Woodlea, we encourage families to submit Expressions of Interest for 2027 and beyond by visiting https://www.bmg.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ELC-Registration-of-Interest-Form.pdf

We look forward to receiving your application.

Mrs Ashlee Grero – Kindergarten Teacher