Hello, my name is Alicia, I am the proud Centre Manager of Bluebird Early Education Traralgon. I am an experienced Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years’ experience.

During this time, I have held a variety of roles, including 6 of these years in a management role. This has allowed me the ability to truly understand and support each of the valued roles within our Team.

My pedagogy and teaching practices are heavily influenced by my belief that creating trusting and long-lasting partnerships with our Families and Community are something I hold in the highest regard. I am passionate about supporting all those who walk through our doors, after all, relationships are the foundation to incredible learning journeys!

Bluebird Traralgon is more than just an Early Education Centre – we are a community – a place where everyone can feel safe, secure, and supported. A place where all Children are offered the opportunity to engage in a High-Quality Early Educational Program.

Here at Bluebird Traralgon, the door is always open, and I look forward to meeting you and supporting your family on your journey into Early Education!

The Kindergarten program is a complete cycle of each individual child’s development. Educators see and learn the ways children take on new knowledge and adapt their teaching practices to cater for them. The environment is busy and forever changing as learning evolves. You’ll often find the Kinder children out at Forest School, where the natural environment is the teacher.

Through many literacy games, active outdoor play, and day-to-day activities, Educators strive to get each child ready for their first year of school, providing them with the emotional, physical and intellectual support.

Qualified Teachers constantly critically reflect on their curriculum, ensuring that it’s at its best for the diversity within the centre. A home away from home, where learning takes flight with the little Bluebirds.

Forest School Program - Each week the children will travel to a local national park or bushland area, where they will be able to play and explore freely, under the discrete observation of the educators.

Kindy of Kindness - Initiatives may include visits to aged care facilities, baking for the local emergency services, and fund-raising projects to assist charity groups.

Sustainability Program - By taking part in daily sustainable living practices including recycling, composting, worm farming, energy and water saving, the children develop a working understanding of how they can play a vital role in protecting the environment.

Community connections - By forging strong community ties they enable the children to develop a deep sense of belonging and connection to the world around them, construct an understanding of how society works, and begin to recognise and respect the shared values that unite us.

Technology focus - Technology is introduced through a play based approach. Educators role model and assist children to gain new knowledge and to better understand concepts through the designated computer programs. 

The centre believes in a hands-on approach to teaching children about food, which is why cooking classes are offered as part of the curriculum.

Children are encouraged to help out where they can, whether that’s chopping fruit for smoothies or pouring them out for everyone.

Food is used as a way to teach children about identifying their needs and attending to them. Children can access drink stations and fruit bowls for a quick snack.