The Package of Learning Health and Community Services Class had the opportunity to assist the Acton Child and Family Centre during Children’s Week. On October 24^th the class accompanied by Mrs Hancock and Miss Wescombe excitedly and nervously attended. We had been the week before to have a tour of the centre and find out what services they offer. On arrival, we assisted to help set up some stations before the children arrived. Piper and Kirralee had created their own sensory bags for children, so the educators on site developed their idea further by creating a station where the children can create their own sensory bag to take home. Bella and Emma entertained themselves reading animatedly to each other, as their audience didn’t have a good attention span. My favourite part of the day was looking out the window, and seeing Cameron zoom past pushing a child on a bike, both were laughing hysterically.  

We helped with bubbles, potion making, drumming, reading, playing music, finger painting, trampoline bouncing, and assisted with the serving of sausages to the parents and children that arrived.

The Package of Learning class had an amazing time learning directly how to speak to and interact positively with younger children.

Some quotes from our class members of their favourite part of the day:

Akira: ‘Babies, and the finger painting!’

Carole: ‘snuggling with a 6 month old’

Emma: ‘reading to Bella’

Bella: ‘reading to Emma’

Cameron: ‘loved seeing little kids be fearless’

Danika: ‘it was great being able to hang out with their children, and especially the potion making’.

Piper: ‘I enjoyed helping hand out the sausages’

Kirralee: ‘The atmosphere was amazing and watching the children learn, grow and develop with activities they will use in the future’.

Well done to all involved!