Strong Foundations
Create her future from strong foundations
The early years of a child’s education are crucial for their overall development and academic success. At Melbourne Girls Grammar, our ELC and our Prep Programs are designed to build a solid foundation for our students’ academic journey. Our ELC students learn so much through play, while our prep girls are immersed in the foundations of literacy and numeracy. Their creativity, curiosity and ability to collaborate through strong communications skills is developed and prepares them for the next stepping stone in their education.
Watch our ELC and Junior Years videos below to discover more.
Prep LEARNING program
In our Prep program, girls are inspired to learn, to build their confidence and to move steadily in their progress and self-belief. Foundation skills linked to literacy and numeracy are taught in ways that nurture creativity. We believe that a love for learning is essential, and by making the learning process enjoyable and engaging, we instill a lifelong passion for knowledge in our students. We also recognise the importance of making learning tangible and meaningful. Through interactive storytelling, manipulatives, and real-life objects, we help students connect abstract ideas to the real world. This approach lays a solid foundation for their future success as they develop a deeper understanding of various subjects.
One thing that sets our Prep Learning Program apart is our commitment to hands-on experiences and the use of technology to make learning come alive. We understand that active participation and interaction with concepts are crucial for young learners. For example, we incorporate BeeBot (early coding) instructions to navigate through a Fairytale Land map, allowing students to engage with technology while developing problem-solving skills.
Early LEARNING program
We understand the importance of the early childhood years in laying the foundation for ongoing education and wellbeing. The Early Learning Program at Melbourne Girls Grammar has been influenced by a range of research into neural development and learning through secure, supportive relationships. Children experience the power of learning together in large and small groups, while pursuing their own individual learning pathways.
Influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, we value and respect the innate curiosity that drives our girls to explore and understand the world and their place within it. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics experiences are embedded within our child-centred program. We understand that preschool-aged children learn by ‘doing’ so opportunities for girls to inquire and discover are a part of every day.
We place a high emphasis on our environment both indoors and outdoors, to ensure that there are opportunities for children to explore, discover and engage in learning. We recognise that through play, children organise and make sense of their worlds. Subsequently, our educators design spaces that are rich, varied and engaging, enabling our girls to initiate their own learning through play.
At Melbourne Girls Grammar, our ELC and Prep programs set the stage for a successful educational journey, where girls are empowered, engaged and equipped with knowledge and skills they need to excel. We believe in starting early and providing an environment that inspires a lifelong love for learning. Book a tour today to come discover our facilities and programs for yourself.