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The Avenue’s philosophy is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and offers play and inquiry-based learning, focusing on the children’s strengths and interests. We provide children, families and the community with a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Children feel safe and supported in our homely environment. They are free to be themselves, build respectful relationships, explore their interests and develop to their full potential.
Our diverse curriculum covers children from birth to primary school. It includes a range of programs designed to develop important life skills that will help children throughout their lives, while supporting different styles of learning.
Learn more about our education programs.
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Social emotional values and skills
We use the Kimochis program to build awareness and teach social emotional values and skills to develop children’s self-regulation, self and social awareness, confidence and resilience – skills that are crucial for a successful transition to school.
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Bush Kinder
We run weekly beyond the gate excursions for kindergarten children to nearby parks and gardens that inspire exploration, physical challenges, nature craft, sensory experiences and lots of time for unstructured play.
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Art
We cultivate the children’s self expression, creativity and innovative thinking through art activities. From painting stations, to craft corners and tinkering tables, to teaching children about famous artists from around the world, our art sessions promote sensory play and help develop the children’s language and communication skills.
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Physical activity
Our outdoor areas are designed to inspire children to play and move. Climbing equipment, jumping mats, balancing beams and balls help children develop improved coordination, balance and fitness. We also run jungle gym, obstacle course and yoga sessions to support the children’s physical development.
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Excursions and incursions
According to the children’s interests, we run excursions to the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, library, post office, supermarket, local cafes and many other places to enhance learning opportunities outside the classroom and to connect with the community. In addition to visits from emergency services and Melbourne Museum staff, many parents volunteer to help us deliver an exceptional incursion program that includes sessions on art, health and wellbeing, science, different cultures, sustainability and technology.
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Language program
Spanish lessons are delivered throughout the centre each week, and informally during free-play. Reading stories and learning songs and phrases help to develop the children’s language skills, as well as their understanding of different countries, cultures and foods.
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