From the PDHPE Faculty
Child Studies Primary School Visits Growth and Development
Term 1 and 2
Child Studies Excursions
Child Studies Elective classes in Term 1 at OLM, cover a module called Family Interactions. In this unit of study, students investigate and experience the importance of positive relationships for the growth and development of children and how community resources, such as preschool, promote and support the wellbeing of children and families.
On the 10 April our Year 10 Child Studies students attended an excursion to Little Shepherd Preschool Kindergarten, Caringbah South. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Mrs Rebecca Gorman and her exceptional staff who gave OLM students an insight into their daily programs and the way their service promotes the growth and development and wellbeing of all individual children but also the valuable support given to associated families. Mrs Gorman, Director and Isabella, nominated Supervisor, spoke to our students about different pathways and fields of work that are available for those interested in pursuing a career related to childhood.
This excursion was a wonderful opportunity for our students who really enjoyed the experience and learnt a great deal through positive interactions and observations at Little Shepherd Preschool.
In Term 2 both OLM Child Studies classes are studying a module called The Diverse Needs of Children and have begun visits to St Francis de Sales on each Monday afternoon for Term 2.
The module “The Diverse Needs of Children” develops the student’s understanding of the diverse needs of children 0-8 years and identifies support and resources available to optimise their health and wellbeing.
Therefore, it will be extremely valuable for our students to observe the growth and development and interact with students at the Kindergarten – Year 1 stage. Students will consider strategies that are used to further develop factors such as those related to the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of young children within a formal setting, school.
During our visits our students help the teachers by participating in activities designed to cater for a variety of learning needs such as knowledge and skills in reading, maths/numeracy, design, problem solving and sporting activities.
In Child Studies, Year 9 and 10 have had the opportunity over the past few weeks to go to St Francis Primary School and engage with year 1 and kindergarten students. They have been involved in helping the young students complete a range of activities, including reading, writing, mathematics and art. Child Studies currently have an assessment task focusing on their experience and outlining the range of skills the young students are developing through these activities.
So far, the OLM Child Studies classes are loving this experience. We look forward to our visits with St Francis de Sales each week.
