Top of the Class Family Day Care in Pascoe Vale, Victoria | Primary School

Top of the Class Family Day Care

Locality: Pascoe Vale, Victoria

Phone: 9354 6157

Address: 403B BELL STREET 3044 Pascoe Vale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.topoftheclass.org

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23.01.2022 Congratulations to these amazing children. After expressing an interest in building a lego car a few months ago, they completed this complex project together. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

22.01.2022 These children are determined to learn how to write their names. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

21.01.2022 THE IMPORTANTANCE OF PLAY Play is more than just fun for babies and children. Its how they learn best, and how they work out who they are, how the world works and where they fit into it. http://raisingchildren.net.au//why_play_is_imp/context/245

21.01.2022 ~ School Holiday Futsal Fun ~

19.01.2022 The team at Top of the Class Family Day Care would like to wish you, your family and your loved ones a blessed and happy month of Ramadan. Lots of love Team TOTC

17.01.2022 TOTC Educators provide a range of resources that enable children to develop their skills and imagination. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another.

17.01.2022 These children are being taught how to write in English and Arabic by their Educator. Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators 5.2 Children engage with a range of texts and gain meaning from these texts.

16.01.2022 WESTMEADOWS INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY GARDEN Last week a group of children and educators visited the garden. They children had a great time weeding, watering and learning about safety in the garden. Everyone was excited to see how much the watermelons have grown. Learning Outcome 2: ... Children are connected with and contribute to their world 2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation.

16.01.2022 Top of the Class Educators encourage children to become confident and knowledgeable individuals. Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity 1.3 Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities.

15.01.2022 READING IS MAGIC Reading helps children become familiar with sounds, words, language. Books spark their imagination, stimulates curiosity and helps brain development. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners... 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. See more

15.01.2022 A SENSE OF BELONGING IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES Our educators ensure children feel that they belong and are connected to the service. Children who feel that they belong are happier, more relaxed and have fewer behavioural problems than others. They are also more motivated and more successful learners.... Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world 2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation.

14.01.2022 DENTAL HEALTH WEEK 7-13 AUGUST Dental Health Week is the perfect time to have a discussion with children about the importance of caring for your teeth. Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing... 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.

13.01.2022 ~ LEST WE FORGET ~ Anzac Day #dayofrememberance

13.01.2022 Educators at Top of the Class support children in expressing their creativity and developing their imagination by providing activities that interest them and encouraging conversation. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

13.01.2022 FAMILY DAY CARE AUSTRALIA MEMBERS CAN SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY AND GAS USAGE RATES If youre a family day care educator and a member of Family Day Care Australia you can receive a special discount on your electricity and gas usage rates. See the link below for further information. http://fdca.com.au/index.php/main/Marketing%20and%20Media

10.01.2022 The clothing children wear while in care influences the quality of their experiences as clothes can affect their health, safety, comfort, play and learning. Winter is almost here, so it is important the children do not become chilled and that their clothing suits the temperature. Babies and younger toddlers should be dressed warmly for sleep, and children should be checked regularly to see that they are covered if they are not dressed warmly enough to sleep comfortably without covers. To check if a child is warm enough, touch the tummy or back rather than hands or feet, as this gives a truer indication of the childs body temperature. For more information check out the NCAC fact sheet -http://ncac.acecqa.gov.au//qias_factsheet_15_childrens_cl

09.01.2022 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE In keeping with the Sustainable Living Festival theme, Top of the Class encourages everyone to be a bit more thoughtful about what goes into their rubbish bin. Garbage goes into landfill and, from there, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. And thats not to mention the rubbish that ends up in our waterways and oceans, where it does untold harm to our marine life. We can all change our habits so that we throw out less garbage.

09.01.2022 Some of the fantastic artwork created by the children. Educators provide a variety of resources to encourage the children to be creative. 5.3 Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media.

08.01.2022 A WATCH and ACT has been issued for Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coburg, Coburg North, Coolaroo, Dallas, Fawkner, Glenroy, Hadfield, Jacana, Meadow Heights, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Roxburgh Park, Somerton, Strathmore, Westmeadows due to a fire at MAFFRA ST, COOLAROO. This warning replaces the advice issued at 9:13 am. The smoke plume has extended further South. Anyone located in affected areas should take shelter indoors immediately. Close all exterior doors..., windows and vents and ensure that heating and cooling systems are turned off. What you should do: The Recycling Center and Maffra St is currently closed and people are advised to avoid the area. Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond. Close all windows and doors and turn off your heating and cooling systems. If you are currently driving you should close the windows in your vehicle and turn off the air conditioning. Follow www.emergency.vic.gov.au for updates. The next update is expected by 13/07/2017 02:00 pm or as the situation changes. See more

08.01.2022 RAMADAN Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar and commemorates the handing down of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed. It takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts between 29 and 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon which governs the beginning and the end of the holy month.... We are now in the last 10 days of Ramadan so here are some links to creative Ramadan activities to help celebrate with your children. https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/eid

07.01.2022 HARMONY DAY ~ Everyone belongs To show our appreciation of the diversity within Australia, Top of the Class celebrated Harmony Day by inviting educators and the children in their care to come in and create a piece artwork using hand templates to express unity within the community. Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.... 1.2 Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency. 1.3 Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities. See more

05.01.2022 BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHERS These children are responsible for feeding these fish on a daily basis. They are doing a great job. Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

04.01.2022 EID MUBARAK May the magic of Eid bring lots of happiness to you, your family and friends. Top of the Class... Celebrate at the Eid at the Annual Islamic Eid show at the showgrounds on 8 & 9 July. https://www.melbourneshowgrounds.com//annual-islamic-eid-/

04.01.2022 NATURE PLAY WEEK Top of the Class celebrated "Nature Play Week" and Easter with a picnic in the park and an easter egg hunt. The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed playing outdoors. Look at those amazing autumn colours.

02.01.2022 Wishing you a very Happy Easter that is filled with plenty of love and happiness..

02.01.2022 Top of the Class educators encourage children to explore ideas and theories using imagination, creativity and play.

02.01.2022 LEARNING WITH PLAY DOUGH Children enjoy every aspect of the exploration of play dough. Play dough provides a never-ending tactile learning experience for all children. Instinctively they become motivated to explore its soft and responsive sensory qualities. They squeeze it, poke it, squash it, pick it up and pat it down. Play dough responds to each of their actions squeezing, poking, squashing picking it up and patting it down. Children learn their actions have consequence...s. Fine and gross motor skills are developed using this calming activity. Children work their stress out through their hands, so play dough is not only heaps of fun, but it is a great way to help children release stress. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity

01.01.2022 ACTIVITIES USING NATURAL RESOURCES TOTC educators provide activities that involve natural resources to encourage interaction with the natural world. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners... 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials.

01.01.2022 TOP OF THE CLASS WEBSITE Check out our website - www.topoftheclass.net.au - You can see photos of the great work our educators have been doing with the children in their care, find out our latest news and download frequently used forms (password required).