Our Launch into Learning Program is for children 0–4 years of age and their parents, relatives or carers. The program recognises and reinforces our philosophy that parents are the primary educators and that the nature and quality of children’s experiences in the first phase of their life, before they commence school, is critical to their healthy development as learners. Our Launch into Learning Program supports transition into Kindergarten through a range of physical, social and emotional development activities and early literacy and numeracy experiences, all within a fun, friendly, family centred environment.
About the Program
Launch into Learning (LIL) is a welcoming and inclusive program that helps families connect with one another and with the broader Dominic College community. It supports children’s development across all domains—social, emotional, physical, and cognitive—while reinforcing the College’s Catholic and Salesian values.
The program is designed to be fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. It also empowers parents and carers to support their child’s growth and learning in meaningful ways.
The program is open to pre-kinder children and their parents, relatives or carers and is free of charge.
📄 To view weekly themes and session content, please refer to our current LIL Program Flyer.
Register Online
Registration is required on your first visit. Forms are available at each session, or you can pre-register online.
No bookings are necessary—everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
Online Registration Form"It is not enough to love the young, they must know that they are loved."
St. John Bosco
Frequently Asked Questions
Extensive research shows that early learning programs like Launch into Learning significantly support children’s success as they begin and continue formal schooling.
Our program supports a smooth transition into Kindergarten through a variety of enriching experiences, including:
- Collaborative play with a wide range of learning materials
- Music, dancing, and singing
- Storytelling with movement and puppetry
- Outdoor exploration in our gardens and bush setting
- Fine and gross motor development activities
- Incursions to explore the College, including the library and Animal Husbandry program
- Opportunities to meet College staff
- Cultural celebrations, especially those linked to our Japanese program
- Foundational literacy and numeracy activities
- Sensory-rich learning experiences
- Social skill development, including sharing and practicing good manners
You and your child will participate in activities that:
- Foster friendships and social interaction
- Develop oral language and communication skills
- Build early literacy and reading readiness
- Encourage imagination, creativity, and problem-solving
- Support physical development and coordination
- Strengthen emotional resilience and self-regulation
- Promote overall brain development
Launch into Learning helps prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. Many families form lasting friendships through the program.
Launch into Learning sessions are held during school terms on:
Monday:
One Session Only: 9:15am – 10:30am- Friday:
Session 1: 9:15am – 10:30am
Session 2: 11:15am – 12:30pm
Sessions are held in the 'luwutina' Centre (palawa kani for “child”), located via the K–2 driveway and carpark next to Discovery Early Learning Centre. Look for the large blue Launch into Learning flag outside the 'luwutina' Centre on session days.
Please refer to our expectations rubric for children, parents, and facilitators.
Yes, a parent or guardian must accompany the child during each session.
No, the program is free. Parents are encouraged to bring a snack for group time and a hat for outdoor play in warmer weather.
Contact
If you have any further questions regarding Launch into Learning, please contact our LIL Facilitator on (03) 6274 6000 or via email.
Email LIL
