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We value children at the centre of our programs and practice.
At Gowrie, we believe children are strong and capable. We believe that all children have the ability to succeed. We encourage children to be active in their own learning and we actively engage children in decision-making. This might be about where they choose to play, what and when they will eat through to how they think the learning environments should be designed.
Children are encouraged to take calculated risks and connect with Country and the natural world. We engage children in thinking and learning about First Nations perspectives and how these intersect with their emerging understanding of the world. We engage with our local communities outside the walls of a service, engaging in On Country programs, participating in local events and contributing to community decision making.
Out and About
Clare Court
Our Out and About Program provides a unique opportunity for children to engage with their local community and involves spending long periods of time in Cruickshank Park, Stony Creek, and McNish Reserve. Children also visit the local shops, Williamstown Beach, and other places.
Connecting with The Arts
Clare Court
As part of a multimodal inquiry into where rain comes from, the children were joined by Janine, a Clare Court grandmother, artist and Aboriginal woman, to explore rain through art.
Arabic Language Program
Broadmeadows Valley
In a suburb where more than 60% of residents speak a language other than English at home, the language program is an engaging way for children to share culture through songs, games, cooking and reading.
Indigenous Perspectives Program
All Services
The importance of connecting to Country is a key element of our practice and we provide a range of opportunities to foster a caring and respectful connection with the land on which we learn and play.
Consent Education
All Services
Teaching children about body safety, respect and consent starts early at Gowrie Victoria. At each of the services, discussions and activities around body boundaries are wide ranging.
Risky Play
All Services
The element of risk is a crucial part of play for children in the early years, allowing them to explore and challenge their own limits and capabilities and foster greater confidence, creative thinking and curiosity.
Catch up on the latest news…
- Creating Sustainable Early Childhood Environments
In early childhood settings, environments should always be intentional, not just in the way we plan, but in the way… Read more: Creating Sustainable Early Childhood Environments - Minindee Road Kindergarten Officially Open
It has been a busy start to the year for Gowrie as we officially welcomed families into our brand-new Minindee… Read more: Minindee Road Kindergarten Officially Open - Christmas Giving for Families in Need
Gowrie Victoria has an 85-year legacy of supporting vulnerable children and families, with a strong commitment to community which is… Read more: Christmas Giving for Families in Need - Gowrie Launches New Blended Skill Set as a Pathway to a Diploma in ECEC
Gowrie is launching a new skill set course designed for early childhood educators who hold older Certificate III qualifications but… Read more: Gowrie Launches New Blended Skill Set as a Pathway to a Diploma in ECEC
