Brisbane’s youngest athletes get into the Olympic spirit at Bush Kindy event

With the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games just seven years away, excitement is beginning to ripple through the city and not just among seasoned athletes. At Queensland Childcare Services’ (QCCS) The Woods Early Education Centre in Ashgrove, the next generation of sporting stars are already getting into the spirit through play-based learning designed to ignite imaginations and promote physical wellbeing.

Recently at Queensland Childcare Services’ (QCCS) The Woods Early Education Centre in Ashgrove, 20 kindergartners laced up their fastest running shoes to take part in a mini-Olympics-themed Bush Kindy session, trying their hand at Olympic events like hurdles, shot put, hammer throw, and soccer.

Children at The Woods Early Learning Centre already enjoy taking part in QCCS’ perceptual motor program which teaches fine motor skills and the importance of physical activity in the early years – perfect practice for Australia’s next Cathy Freeman, Susie O’Neill or Patty Mills.

QCCS General Manager Laura Faalili said the celebration was a fantastic way for the children to learn about Brisbane 2032 (commencing 23 July 2032) and inspire imagination and teamwork in the kindy classroom.

“There’s nothing quite as inspiring as the Olympics and at QCCS we see the home Games as a once-in-a-generation learning opportunity and way to not only educate and teach healthy habits, but evoke a sense of excitement and fun,” she said.

“While the kindy motor skills program may not be as demanding as a decathlon, it is a fantastic way to get kids up and moving whilst learning all about Brisbane 2032, set to happen right on our doorstep.”

Proudly one of Queensland’s top early childhood education providers, QCCS prioritises healthy habits and learning the importance of proper nutrition and physical activity as one of the pillars of its curriculum. 

As the city prepares to welcome the world in 2032, early learning experiences like these ensure that children are not only building foundational skills for life, but also developing a lifelong love of movement, community, and celebration all core to the Olympic spirit.

Read more about the QCCS health body program here.