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Learning through play and discovery Where futures begin... Toorak College Early Learning Centre in Mount Eliza offers a variety of Early Childhood programs including a 2 day, 3 day and 4 day program for both 3 and 4 year olds. The full day sessions provide rich opportunities for extension of learning whilst providing flexibility for families. At Toorak College Early Learning Centre, children benefit from participating in specialist classes such as Music, PMP, Library and Creative Arts. Toorak College is ‘one school’ which means the ELC children have the opportunity to access the numerous school facilities such as the senior school science and food technology rooms, arts and music centres, gymnasium and aquatic centre. ELC >> enrol now for 2015 where spaces and places are designed with great care and detail, but where this learning environment is also seen as a third teacher. It is carefully created to promote familiarity and belonging, connectedness and intrigue, challenge and choice. Toorak College Early Learning Centre acknowledges and celebrates that parents and families are the most significant people in young children’s lives, thus recognises the importance of building and developing authentic partnerships with families. For more information or to book a tour call the Enrolments Office on 9788 7234. In the Early Learning Centre, the program is based upon the belief that children learn best in a playbased environment. It is during these play experiences that young children investigate materials, ideas and people. Through careful observation, the highly qualified and experienced educators will promote and support children’s learning in many ways. Recognising and valuing that each child is a unique individual with many talents and endless possibilities. Three and Four Year Old Enrolments for 2015 now open. Call our Enrolments office on 9788 7234 for more details or to book a tour. AdPlace 339TC The curriculum is broad and diverse so that the children can freely explore, express and discover through multiple intelligences. www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au The Learning Program reflects the developmental stage of children through Units of Inquiry, a part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) which closely complements the Reggio Emilia philosophy and practices. The ELC environment is not only a collection of beautiful classrooms ( 14 The peninsula’s favo urite funky SQUARE magazine 339TC ELC enrolments - Mornington Peninsula.indd 1 fresh every month 26/03/14 5:01 PM mornington PENINSULA Magazine