Browsing: HESTA’s Early Childhood Education and Care Awards.

BALNARRING Pre-School has been announced as a finalist for HESTA’s Early Childhood Education and Care Awards. They are one of nine finalists for the awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence within the early childhood education sector. The finalists were selected from 177 nominations across three categories, with Balnarring Pre-School a finalist in the Outstanding Service category. The pre-school is recognised for its 15-year collaboration with Boonwurrung Elders to weave First Nations language, stories, and Country into daily life. Lead educator Karen Anderson said being recognised is a meaningful acknowledgement of the collective efforts of the staff, management, and families. “It…