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EARLY

LEARNING

The best time to start at Scotch Oakburn is when learning starts.

Our Early Learning Centre is available for children aged 3 and 4 years of age and celebrates childhood as a time of joy, discovery and spontaneous exploration. Bright spacious learning spaces, outdoor play areas and large green spaces provide the perfect location to develop and learn.

Early Learning at Scotch Oakburn provides pre-kinder and kindergarten classes for 3 and 4 year olds.

Our Early Learning Centre is unique to most as it is connected to our school, led by qualified teachers, has access to specialist teachers for activities like PE, technology and music, and resources such as our conneXions Hub. It is the perfect place to start the learning journey.

ConneXions visits, while encouraging the joy of reading and books, also provide opportunities for students to meet visiting authors and other guests to engage their interest and assist in the understanding of the world around them.

Perceptual motor programs with our physical education staff, regular visits to our music department, art studio and sports experiences gradually become part of the week, supporting in class learning.

HOW DO OUR LEARNERS LEARN?

What is Inquiry-Based Learning? Inquiry-based learning is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios. It contrasts with traditional education, which generally relies on the teacher presenting facts and their own knowledge about the subject.

Explicit teaching is also woven through inquiry-based learning.

Strengths-based starting points are provided for each student.

Learner self-belief is a high priority.

Strong underlying Reggio Emilia influence.

WE ARE EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS

Early Childhood specialist staff know intimately the academic, social, emotional and physical learning needs and developmental pathways for 4 to 8-year old children.

Our commitment to lifelong learning supports ongoing professional learning for all staff. This ongoing development of all staff ensures our student experiences are at the leading edge of emerging educational research.

AMAZING LEARNING SPACES

Our classroom learning environments inspire students to engage with their learning.

The conneXions Hub, our child-centred library promotes the love of reading through the many visiting authors and special guests who also share this passion.

Our Mary Fox Performing Arts Centre hosts our dedicated music programs.

HPEC@Elphin is our home to PE and a wide range of sports programs.

The Elphin Campus hosts the College pool and a dedicated Arts Studio.

Visits the Penquite Campus which provides access to a wealth of other opportunities.

OUTDOOR LEARNING

Claremont Garden and Park contribute to the expansive outdoor learning spaces on campus.

The College Wetlands on the Penquite Campus is the home for Bush Learning.

Bush Learning programs in Pre-Prep and Prep build environmental understanding and set the scene for future Education Outdoors learning.

College Education Outdoors specialist staff begin the EL- Year 12 pathway with all students.

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P: (03) 6336 3407

E: enrolments@soc.tas.edu.au

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