Ashwood Children's Centre acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and play,
the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nations, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Sovereignty has never been ceded and this was and always will be First Nations' land.
We appreciate and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe diversity of all kinds makes our community stronger
Regular Incursions in ACC's children's rooms
Generally speaking, Term 1 is 'incursion-free', used as a time for children and educators to settle into their respective indoor and outdoor environments. From the beginning of Term 2, the following "regular" incursions are offered:
Mini Maestros is offered once a week in each of the children's rooms, during terms two, three and four. Each term the day is alternated allowing for a greater number of children's participation in the music program throughout the year.
Dates and times for Mini Maestros are yet to be determined for term 2/2024
Little Sprouts is an amazing environmental and sustainability program that regularly visits ACC. In 2024, Carolyn is engaging in regular incursions to support and encourage all the children and educators in their understanding of seasonal changes, sustainability and environmental education.
Coach Kris (and his counterparts) spend one session a week with the 3yo and 4yo Kindergarten children, engaging in sports, games and other activities of the running, jumping and hopping variety
Charlie Sillypants is an enduring favourite visitor to Ashwood Children's Centre, and in 2024, his visits have extended to our 4yo Kindergarten Mother's Day and Father's Day Extravaganzas! Have a Nappy Day!!
What could be more important than instilling a sense of confidence in your child to claim their body as their own? Body Safety Australia visits ACC each year, offering sessions for parents, and for the 4yo Kinder children to work through understanding emotions, their body's "warning signs", protective strategies, and identify safe people in their lives.
Playright Learnwrite is the OT service predominantly used to offer screening services to some 3yo and 4yo Kindergarten children at ACC. Having previously used the Centre for her own family, Joyce is exceptionally familiar with the Centre environment, and offers a range of advice to educators and through the screening service to aid children's school readiness and ability to engage in everyday skills
The Raising Children Network has this information about what occupational therapy is for young children: