Our Year 11 and 12 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care students take part in weekly/fortnightly incursions at the West Moreton C&K Kindergarten, located right here on campus. These visits give our Senior students the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world settings while building strong and meaningful connections with the kindergarten children.

Most recently, our Year 12 students successfully completed their practical requirements by designing and delivering engaging lessons using natural and recycled materials. Their sessions began with a thoughtful Acknowledgement of Country, shown to them by Mrs Phylis Marsh, our College’s Learning Innovator for Indigenous Perspectives. Inspired by this moment, students invited the kindergarteners to explore the Yuggera land around them, gathering sticks, leaves and other natural materials to help build creative “insect hotels.”

The activity sparked wonderful conversations between the children and our Senior students, discussing different insects found in the kindergarten environment, exploring which natural materials insects might use as a home and sharing their observations. Through this hands-on experience, our students developed vital skills in facilitating activities, supervising children and ensuring safe learning environments, while also learning the importance of nurturing curiosity and connection.

Both groups thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it was heart-warming to see the energy, laughter and learning shared between our Senior students and the kindergarten children. These incursions are not only a highlight of the week but also a stepping stone toward professional confidence and success in the childcare sector.

We are especially fortunate and grateful for the ongoing support and guidance of Mrs Carolyn Symonds and Mrs Kylie Garland at C&K, whose mentorship makes these experiences so valuable for our students.

Robert Noble 

RTO and Industry/Community Engagement Manager