We believe that young children learn best through play, therefore we create play based programs that encourage children to learn about the world. Our programs encompass the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework. We utilise the concepts in these documents to enhance learning for children and build foundations for future living and learning.We believe that young children learn best through play, therefore we create play based programs that encourage children to learn about the world.
Our programs encompass the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework. We utilise the concepts in these documents to enhance learning for children and build foundations for future living and learning.
BELONGINGWe acknowledge that feelings of belonging are the basis for living a fulfilling life, therefore we aim to foster a sense of belonging within the preschool and connection with our community.
BEINGIs about living in the here and now. Children are very good at just ‘being’ in the moment…they need time and opportunities to do this often. Children learn
best when they are able to explore their ideas and interests, this helps them
make meaning of the world. Being is about recognising the importance of
the present, valuing what’s happening now, not just focusing on prepara
BECOMINGIs about creating experiences and environments that enable children to grow and develop to their full potential, so they can become responsible and active participants in society
Early Years Learning & Development OutcomesWe promote (as per both framework documents):
Practice Principles for Learning & DevelopmentWe employ in our work with the children (as per Victorian Framework):
The Kindergarten environment is thoughtfully created to provide a welcome, comfortable, and engaging place for learning. We aim to challenge children to explore and discover. The environment is organised to provide a variety of areas in which children can play and learn in different ways.
We view children as capable individuals and enable them to have a voice, have power, have control, make choices, and have ownership over their learning. We co-construct activities and learning with the children. We facilitate, encourage, provoke, collaborate, negotiate, and provide an appealing setting.
Each child and each group has individual strengths, interests and needs. The style of program and how the learning occurs may therefore differ between groups.
Children’s progressWe will offer these towards the end of term one and term three to formally discuss your child.
Educators will provide written reflections of your child’s engagement and progress online via StoryPark.
We are happy to discuss your child’s progress or any concerns you may have at any time. Please see us to make a time so we can give you our full attention.
Special EventsSpecial events are offered throughout the year to celebrate events that are important to our kindergarten community.
External and Internal Community VisitsWe usually have many external community visits over the year, often fortnightly, as part of our Community Connection Program. We also have 1-2 internal community visits each term as well as various special visitors over the year. External and Internal Community Visits are booked based on the children’s interests, therefore vary each year.
We may have 1-2 internal community visits over the year and also have regular excursions as part of our Community Connection Program.