Our Curriculum

This program encourages respect for the land, deepens cultural awareness, and fosters a sense of belonging and connection. It’s a unique opportunity for children to learn through nature, culture, and community in a way that celebrates Australia’s First Peoples.

We focus on play-based learning to help little ones develop physical skills while having a blast with friends. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of staying active!

At Terrey Hills Early Learning Centre (ELC), we are committed to providing your children with enriching, developmentally appropriate opportunities that inspire confidence, creativity, and physical growth. As part of this commitment, we are excited to announce a unique partnership with the Liverpool Football Club International Academy (LFC IA), offering an exclusive program for our young learners.

About the Program

This program, specifically designed for children in early learning settings, brings the world-renowned coaching philosophy of Liverpool FC to Terrey Hills ELC. Our children, aged 2-6, will have the exciting opportunity to develop fine motor skills, balance, coordination, and teamwork through fun, play-based soccer activities. This program does not have additional fees attached to it and is included as part of our program delivery.

To truly feel a sense of belonging as a child is to feel a shared emotional connectedness between their immediate world including their family, their community and their educators. Community has many contrasting meanings to different people. At Terrey Hills ELC we have endeavoured to ensure that every child and family is supported and feels central to the hub of our community. At Terrey Hills ELC, we have proven success with fostering authentic community partnerships.

We have enjoyed sustained visits, excursions and incursions. Family involvement builds an important part of our educational program and relationships. We have regular visits from our families who are experts in their own fields or who love to share a hobby. When family members come in to share their occupation or interests with our children, we see a spark of awe, wonder and a captivating interest ignite in our children. We do have the best community here at Terrey Hills ELC.

Bonjour Babies is a fun and stimulating language learning program for our young children. It is designed to capitalise on the benefits of exposing children to a second language in their formative early years when the brain is hardwired to effortlessly and naturally acquire languages.

Research shows that early exposure to a second language leads to improved cognitive functioning (planning, problem solving, memory and performance) and superior reading, writing, analytical and even social skills.

At Terrey Hills ELC, we believe that rain, sun or wind shouldn’t stop a child’s sense of wonder. Our all-weather play approach encourages children to explore, learn and enjoy the outdoors in every season — building resilience, creativity and a deep connection to nature.

Come rain or shine, our children are out and about in our beautiful outdoor environment, engaging in meaningful experiences that enrich their understanding of the world around them. We see powerful learning happening in these natural spaces every day.

Our qualified chef creates diverse, seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced produce, providing balanced meals for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late afternoon tea. Aligned with NSW Health guidelines and approved by Munch & Move, our menus meet up to 75% of children’s daily nutritional needs.

We cater for allergies, religious, and special dietary requirements and are an Asthma-Friendly Service recognised by the Asthma Foundation Australia. Families can view the daily menu at the centre and provide feedback or suggestions. We are dedicated to offering high-quality, nutritious meals for all children.

Everything that we need for our survival and wellbeing relates directly to our natural environment. Sustainability is educating people about the environment, how systems operate and what we need from the natural world to ensure our survival. Sustainability and the Natural Environment is an important aspect of our learning program. We encourage the children to learn about sustainability by providing them with everyday experiences and exploration within their learning environment. Terrey Hills ELC has a Commitment to Sustainability which includes:

• Recycling Program
• Environmental Discussions
• School Readiness Roles
• Educator Roles
• Community Engagement
• Food Waste Management
• Conservation Practices

At Terrey Hills ELC, we believe that we have the responsibility to make sustainable education a part of everyday practices, rather than a topic or theme to consider for a short time. It is embedded with our learning program and curriculum. Sustainability education enables educators and children to promote a sense of responsibility, show respect for the natural environment, be active participants and bring about enquiry and social change.

Developing speech, vocabulary, listening and memory skills through structured and planned music lessons. Music sparks all areas of child development and its plethora of benefits are endless. It helps the body and mind to work together.