Love working with young children

Craig Laffin

By Craig Laffin
Community contribution / October 14, 2015

“I love being and working with young children” said McCarthy Catholic College Year 11 student Angelica Calder, when I interviewed her at Mud Puddles Cottage, Long Day Care and Pre School at Emu Plains.

MCC Year 11 student Janaya Roberts, enjoying work placement at Orchard Hills Pre School, expressed a similar sentiment. “I love ...

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