Belconnen Early Childhood Centre has an expansive library of books, and every day, the educators read with the children, fostering a deep love for books and stories. During Book Week, the educators took the opportunity to celebrate literature and learning in creative and interactive ways.
The educators read a variety of stories from the collection and invited the children to participate in activities connected to the books, encouraging questions and discussions throughout the readings to open up new learning opportunities.
A couple of the Preschool children discovered books in the community book space and decided to dress up as characters from the stories they found. One child dressed as a unicorn, proudly holding “The Little Unicorn Who Lost His Magic”, while another wore a high-vis vest to match the book “Safety: People Who Keep Us Safe”. This really brought the books to life!
The toddlers at BECC also had a special experience, engaging in an activity inspired by the story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. They explored the narrative by walking through sensory trays that reflected different elements of the book. This activity allowed the children to be confident and active learners, all while deepening their connection to the story.
Book Week at BECC was a fantastic experience, and it was wonderful to see the children’s love for books blossom.
Recent News Stories
After an extraordinary 32 years of service, we say a heartfelt goodbye to Graham McKercher, who recently resigned from CRCS to take some time out, enjoy being a grandad, and undertake some international travel.
Following on from the signage placed around the Belconnen Community Centre and notices distributed to participants, we are sharing this update to confirm that the Swanson Court carpark has now permanently closed as of Tuesday 2 April 2025, due to a new development at the site by JWLand.
Young people in Belconnen now have easier access to free, confidential health and wellbeing support with the arrival of the T25 Clinic at Belconnen Youth Centre. Every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm the T25 Clinic van, Mini Pat, will be on-site offering a safe and welcoming space for young people aged 12 to 25. There’s no need for an appointment – just drop in when you need support.
The Canberra Day Appeal 2025 has wrapped up for another year and we are grateful to everyone who contributed, either by making a donation or helping to spread awareness. Thanks to the generosity of our community, employees and corporate supporters, we raised an amazing $6,736.40 – an increase from $5590 in 2024. These funds will go directly towards recruiting, training and supporting more volunteer transport drivers, ensuring people in our community can get to their essential medical appointments for chronic health conditions such as cancer and kidney disease.
Patsy is a lifelong storyteller and a creative spirit. For nearly 20 years, she was a storyteller at early childhood education centres, captivating children with her tales – sometimes using handmade props to bring them to life, other times sharing stories she wrote herself. Creativity has always been second nature to her, and when she’s caught up in a project, time flies by often leading to late nights. Though she recently stepped away from storytelling, she continues her creative pursuits, including a quilt project through Involve (stay tuned!).