Early Childhood Education Careers Incursion

On Wednesday, the 25th of July students studying Child Studies and Exploring Early Childhood were given an opportunity to attend the Early Childhood Education Careers Incursion which was held in the Junior Campus Hall.

This event was originally planned as an excursion in the Blacktown Council Local Government Area at an Early Childhood Education venue. When a venue was proving a challenge, our College Leadership Team graciously offered our Junior Campus Hall.

The event has been touring Local Government Areas, promoting the wide range of careers in the Early Childhood Education sector.  During the incursio,n students participated in play activities which are utilised in Early Childhood Education Centres to engage young children in their skill development and growth, including healthy eating habits. Karen Atkinson, CEO of Childcare Resources Australia, facilitated the activities and shared her varied and successful career journey.

Following the play activities, students heard from an employer panel discussing the wide variety of roles found in the Early Childhood Education sector. Students then participated in a round table networking session. 

The students who participated in the incursion are to be congratulated for their engagement in the incursion and for welcoming students from  Nagle, St Agnes, St Luke’s and CathWest to the event.

I also wish to thank Stephanie Campanale and Georgina Vaga from the CSPD and our Regional Industry Education Partnerships representatives, Jessica Blain and Jared Wilson, for their support in the organisation of the event.

Ms Therese May

College Future Pathways Leader