Launch into Learning grows bigger for 2018
Launch into Learning - the Foundations of Learning
The children in É«ÇéÖ±²¥â€™s Launch into Learning (LIL) program for pre-kindergarten students and their families, have had a wonderful year of learning, friendship and fun.
LIL started in February this year with 22 children in the morning session and five in the afternoon.
The program has grown significantly over the terms, under the expert guidance of Early Years specialist, Mrs Linda Douglas. Now we can expect up to 28 children attending for the Misty Morning Session and, up to 18 in the Apple Afternoon Session.
The children have responded so well regarding learning important routines they will need for Kindergarten such as:
Circle time sitting with legs crossed Listening and following instructions Showing leadership by demonstrating activities for everyone Early Literacy and Numeracy Concepts Developing fine and gross motor skills Developing relationships with our Kindergarten Staff
The children have had many opportunities to experience diverse aspects of our school programs including music, movement and getting to know our animals. They all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas party this week.
Special thanks to Mrs Linda Douglas and to all the families who have made the program so successful.
Our families have enjoyed connecting with each other and most importantly the program emphasises our belief that parents are the primary educators.
The program also emphasises the foundational partnership that our school must have with parents if we are to achieve the very best outcomes for students.
In 2018 Launch into Learning will be offered on Tuesday mornings and afternoons (the same as this year) and also in an expanded timetable into Thursday and Friday mornings.
Mrs Douglas will lead LIL on Mondays and Tuesdays and our K-2 Teaching and Learning Coordinator Mrs Jane Doyle will lead Thursday and Friday sessions.
All mornings are from 9.10-10.40am and Tuesday afternoons are from 1.30-3pm. In 2018 we will begin Launch into learning on Tuesday 13 February.
If families are interested in knowing more about participating in LIL in 2018 please contact Leesa Harrison about enrolments or any questions: lharrison@dominic.tas.edu.au
Ms Beth Gilligan - K-10 Teaching & Learning Team
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
