Early Learning Centre celebrates 20 years

THE Early Learning Centre at The Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) celebrated a 20-year milestone on Monday with an afternoon of cake and fond memories. Pictured at the occasion are members of the ELC piccino (four-year-old) group and staff, (back) early learning director, Silvia Werner; Matteo Kearns and Darcy Stewart; assistant educator, Bernadine Kelvy; ELC past project manager, Peter Irvin; (front) Max Wheelhouse, Davey Slabbert; THAC principal, Michael Horne; Gigi Grimmer and Willow Weilbaecher. Photo: GLENN GUY.

By Macey Sanders

July 31, 2024 | 8:00 PM

THE Early Learning Centre (ELC) at The Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) junior campus celebrated their 20th anniversary on Monday with a special high tea party welcomed by former and current ELC members and staff.

Since opening in 2004, the centre inspired by the philosophy of Reggio Emilia has supported hundreds of three-year-old (piccolo) and four-year-old (piccino) children.