Gowrie NSW Blog | Children's Programs

A Sense of Place: Meaningful Community Excursions in Early Learning

At Gowrie NSW Erskineville, we’re fortunate to offer children regular opportunities to explore the world beyond the preschool, taking our learning into the vibrant local community. This year, we made ...

Building Strong Parent Partnerships in Early Learning

As we approach the end of the year, many families in our preschool room have started asking about their children’s development, particularly in numeracy, literacy, and the transition to school. At ...

Empowering Children Through Civic Engagement: A Charity Success Story

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in fostering children's sense of agency and civic responsibility, encouraging them to become active participants in their community. Recently, one of our Outside School ...

St George ELC: Walking Together, Growing Together

At Gowrie NSW, our AMEP Early Learning Centres play a vital role in providing education and care to children whose families are enrolled in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at TAFE NSW. The ...

Educator Appreciation on Early Childhood Educator Day 2024

This year’s Early Childhood Educator Day featured the theme "Embracing Diversity Has Early Beginnings", celebrating the vital role early childhood educators play in fostering inclusivity and ...

Celebrating two years at Newstead Early Education and Care

On a chilly Thursday evening, 18th July we celebrated a significant milestone - the 2nd birthday of Newstead Early Education and Care! Despite the Central West chill, there was a lot of joy, ...

Embracing Practitioner Inquiry at Gowrie NSW

Practitioner Inquiry forms the cornerstone of our programs at Gowrie NSW. Since our establishment at Erskineville in 1940, research has been a fundamental aspect of our approach. We are excited to ...

From School to Home—How Quality OSHC Programs Enhance Your Child's Day

Balancing work and family life can be a challenging juggling act for any parent, often accompanied by a sense of guilt about not being there 'all the time'. But what if your child's time outside of ...

5 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in a Play Based Preschool Program

“By integrating learning into play, children develop a positive attitude towards education and are more likely to succeed academically in later years” Choosing the right preschool for your child is a ...