We are very excited to be introducing Italian within our preschool.  Please see the below information regarding this new program your children will experience.  

Research suggests that learning a musical instrument or learning anything ‘new’ improves neural pathways in the human brain. Learning another language is equally important in developing the human brain’s ability to overcome challenges, think logically and creatively, and problem solve. 

We are excited to announce that learning experiences in Italian will be available to students attending the ELC on Wednesdays. Mr Ben Mockler (from St Anthony’s Primary) will visit the ELC to offer play-based learning experiences (which will explore aspects of Italian language and culture.)

The Italian Embassy is funding the provision of native speakers of Italian as Learning Assistants in our community. They will assist Ben in creating authentic experiences for your child. We are thrilled to be supported by the Dante Alighieri Society in this initiative. 

When learning Italian at our ELC, students will: imitate sounds, rhythms and patterns of the Italian  language. They will use simple words and phrases, sing songs and dance. Students will explore aspects of Italian life and culture through play-based learning activities, through cooking, gardening and naming aspects of the environment with Italian translations. We hope your child comes home to share their learning of Italian with you too!