Make time for fun and games
THE Hutchins School Leap into Learning program is a fun and engaging play-based program designed for boys and girls aged from birth to four years.
Located in our purposebuilt Early Learning Centre, the program offers an experience that fosters children’s development in all areas and provides the opportunity to meet our staff, get to know other families, and experience our unique learning environment.
The program is run by our Kindergarten teachers, Mrs Maria Blight and Mrs Stella Daglas, who are Early Childhood-trained.
“Our role as Early Childhood educators is to ensure we work well with families to build a strong educational foundation for children to succeed and be happy throughout their school life,” Mrs Blight said.
“We work with families to nurture each child’s selfesteem, a love of learning, a sense of belonging, and a connection to community.”
Families enjoy the social atmosphere and culture of Leap into Learning, where they can come in, make a cup of tea, share their thoughts and enjoy some time playing and learning with their children.
Provided at no cost, the program is an opportunity for parents and carers to find out more about the first few years of their child’s development.
“We understand the importance of planning quality learning experiences for the younger ages, which encourages enjoyment and participation,” Mrs Blight said.
“Our program includes
We work with families to nurture each child’s self-esteem, a love of learning, a sense of belonging, and a connection to community
gross motor, fine motor, sensory, imaginative and numerical experiences, as well as activities including cooking, song and dance, storytime, art, craft, drama and movement, outdoor play, bikes, ball games, themed sessions, water-play activities, dress-ups and many more.
“We look forward to welcoming you into our Hutchins community.”
Our sessions will start on February 19. These run during school term times, Monday and Friday, from 9.15-10.15am.
To help with parking, a shuttle bus service is provided and will leave from the Nelson Rd end of the Wrest Point carpark at 9am.
For more information please visit www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/ leap-into-learning/ or contact us by phone on 6221 4236 or by email at leapintolearning@hutchins.tas.edu.au