Sydney Study Group - October 2015



Group Leader
Ms. Carol Ong
Carol holds a Bachelor in Early Childhood Studies and is presently studying for her Masters degree in Melbourne, Australia where she lives with her family.   Carol is passionate about early childhood and strongly believes all children are capable learners. She has over 19 years professional experience as a preschool teacher and principal in Singapore and Australia. Carol also has extensive experience in training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service early childhood teachers in Singapore and Australia.

Assembly Point
Waldorf Furnished Apartments
57 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Map

Participants
1. Diane Major
2. Ong Wywa
3. Juliana Lee
4. Aziel Khoo
5. Elfie Rohaiza Binte Ahmad Kamal
6. Sarah McCulloch 
7. Ana Peckham-Cooper

Itinerary
October 1st, 2015 Thursday
08.30am ~ Meet with Study Group Leader at 57 Liverpool Street
10.00am ~ Visit & dialogue session at Gumnut Cottage, Macquarie University
01.00pm ~ Lunch Break (participant's own)
02.00pm ~ Presentation, reflections & discussions
04.00pm ~ End of Day
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 October 2nd, 2015 Friday

08.30am ~ Meet with Study Group Leader at 57 Liverpool Street
10.00am ~ Visit & dialogue session at Reggio Emilia Early Learning Centre
01.00pm ~ Lunch Break (participant's own)
02.30pm ~ Visit & dialogue session at Only About Children
04.00pm ~ End of Day
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 October 3rd, 2015 Saturday

08.30am ~ Meet with Study Group Leader at 57 Liverpool Street
10.00am ~ Visit & dialogue session at Puzzles Family Day Care
01.00pm ~ Lunch Break (participant's own)
02.00pm ~ Presentation, reflections & discussions
04.00pm ~ End of Day
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As with any travel, itinerary could change at short notice due to a number of reasons (i.e. revised travel schedules, general logistical changes, or rescheduled meetings, etc.)

 The Learning Caravan Pte Ltd will endeavour to keep changes to a minimum and keep you informed of all developments. We ask for your understanding if changes do occur.

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"What I did like about The Learning Caravan? I met with other teachers who worked in Reggio-inspired ways, learnt from what they had accomplished and had the opportunity to reflect with them about the work with children.   We were all inspired and got lots of ideas to new projects to do with the kids.  For instance, last week we built an outdoor kitchen in the kindergarten.  I had also seen that some of the staff reflecting more about how they can work more Reggio principles into their daily work. We learnt how important it is that adults working with the children think about the children's interests.  So I think that our trip to Stockholm and meeting all of you paid off well." - Karen Elise Fjelde

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