HENDERSON COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Henderson has served the local community for over 60 years with quality Christian education from Prep through to Year 10. The long term objective is to develop the campus to K-10 with provision for community and aged learning opportunities. This project aims to extend the existing learning opportunities by providing an on site early learning centre catering to 3 & 4 year old kindergarten programs.
Client
Henderson College
Project Type
Education/ Masterplanning
Traditional Owners
First People of the Millewa Mallee, Latji Latji, Ngintait people
Completed
2025
Campus connection
The primary goal of Henderson College is to provide a warm, caring, Christian environment where all children can learn to relate positively to fellow students, staff and other adults.
The Early Learning Centre provides this caring environment to the youngest members of the school community and prepares them for the next step in their life at the college. The centre is sited on the campus between the main administration and the church, creating a sense of being a part of the campus whilst maintaining a security and separation for these early learners. The external materials & built form link the centre to the rest of the campus, whilst the internal palette provides a sense of calm distinct to the ELC.
Project objectives
Ensure children’s rooms are flexible, adaptable and fit for purpose.
Adopt simple materials with low environmental impact balanced with longevity and ease of maintenance;
Limit the use of special materials to strategic feature points;
Incorporate outdoor areas adjacent to the building to act as an extension of the learning environment;
Consider site layout and building orientation to provide shelter from winds and good solar access;
Produce energy efficient buildings with good natural ventilation and day lighting combined with effective shade;
Adopt simple building forms to minimise material wastage and provide cost efficiency;
Adopt of simple structure to be adaptable to future changes.
KDA Team
Karolien Vanhee, Julia Meng
Acknowledgements
Photographer
Darren Seiler