learning through play
PACC's programming is guided by the Middle Years Learning Framework, titled "My Time, Our Place". The framework identifies five learning outcomes that promote and measure children's social development and well being.
We aim to foster independence, self esteem and a strong sense of belonging through play. PACC Educators (aka PACC Leaders) work to plan and evaluate activities, facilities, equipment and the service's routines, procedures and policies to provide our children the best possible opportunities to achieve these outcomes.
The five learning outcomes:
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of well being
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators
our programs
The before and after school care programs at PACC are planned with input from staff and children to include activities catering to the children’s likes, interests, abilities and needs. Children are encouraged to participate in a range of activities both indoors and outdoors as well as utilising the space and equipment to develop their own spontaneous experiences.
The program is written weekly and includes activities such as:
Arts and crafts
Board games
Group games
Sporting activities
Cooking
Dramatic play
Reading
Puzzles
Music
Science experiments
Free play
Seniors club
PACC launched a new, senior-only program on Monday 24th October 2016. More info
The Senior Club gives year 5 and 6 children more freedom and autonomy over the activities. This will be done in a space seperate from the juniors, and requires an agreement to a set of behaviour guidelines. The Senior Club Behaviour Agreement
PACC provides the basic necessary equipment for children to complete their homework including dictionaries, stationery and quiet areas. While PACC team members will encourage children and assist them when possible they are not tutors.
Food and Beverages
PACC provides a healthy breakfast and afternoon tea each day. Afternoon tea is served after the children arrive at the Centre and always includes fruit and sandwiches. The menu also includes foods such as vegetable and cheese platters, fried rice, soups, pastas, etc. Children are also served a late snack at 5pm. Snacks include dried or fresh fruit.
PACC caters to special dietary needs where possible. PACC is a "nut free centre" due to current children attending with severe allergies The food allergy policy is reviewed with each new enrolment and families are advised accordingly.