Centre manager Molly Forbutt says children, families and educators were invited to decorate each of the five rings of the Olympics as part of a Balance project.

"Each of the learning spaces created an Olympic ring using a range of recycled resources that were collected in collaboration with several local businesses," she said.

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"We are especially grateful to have a very supportive community within the Westpoint Shopping Centre.

"We are thankful to receive donations of storage boxes from Westpoint Centre Pharmacy and some especially large pizza boxes from Domino's Pizza to create this amazing Olympic art installation."

The Olympic rings were created by Pierre de Coubertin and introduced in 1913.

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The interlaced rings represent the union of five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world.

"At Balance, the coming together of our learning spaces, families and educators to create the rings is symbolic of the collaborative approach to learning," Ms Forbutt said.

Three of the rings were decorated by children: the infant learning space painted the black ring, the toddler learning spaces worked together to create the green ring and preschool-aged children collaborated on the blue ring.

"The educators worked together to decorate the red ring and the families and wider community were invited to join in on the celebrations by creating the final fifth yellow ring which they decorated with household items, paper craft and fun," Ms Forbutt said.

"Obstacle courses, sporting events and mini competitions, with a focus on being active, working together and trying your best in the true Olympic spirit, are in full swing as the team of early years educators continue to celebrate the Olympics over the coming weeks.

"We are proud of our Aussie athletes and wish them the best of luck as they strive to achieve their dreams."