Our society acknowledges childhood as a unique and intense period for growth, development and learning. This course gives students an overview of development and related issues within an early childhood context. It provides the opportunity to consider a range of issues in relation to the individual student, their family & the community. As well as encouraging students to consider the implications for future interactions with children, be those as a parent, friend, carer or educator. 

NESA Syllabus information - Exploring Early Childhood 

• developing respect for the individuality and uniqueness of young children and their families.  

• skills in communication and interaction  

• skills in research and analysis 

• skills in decision making and evaluation 

• Laptop 

• A4 workbooks/ or Loose-leaf paper & folder 

• Pens  

• Highlighter 

• Ruler 

• Glue stick 

• Calculator 

• Colouring pencils 

Successful completion of Exploring Early Childhood Stage 6 may result in TAFE credit transfer opportunities, employment in the Child Care Industry, Early Childhood Teacher. 

Skills and knowledge learnt can also be applied to many other careers such as nursing, teaching, social work, counselling, hospitality, travel & tourism, any job which involves interaction with young children & their families really. 

• Visits to preschools &/or primary schools 

• Organisation of playgroups on school grounds 

• Visitors to & from community organisations e.g. local libraries, playgrounds, swimming pools, etc. or community events e.g. Paint Hawkesbury ReAD 

• Expos aimed at pregnant women &/or parents of young children 

• $40.00 

• Text Book Hire Fees:  approximately $10.00 Year 11 + $10.00 Year 12