Our philosophy
Community- We believe in the importance of teaching children to value, respect and accept each other as well as recognise and celebrate diversity. Through valuing and sharing culture, strengths & differences we will aim to develop honest and respectful partnerships within our community. Unique- Every child has the right to be valued and respected as capable, competent, unique and successful. The child’s best interest will be at the heart of everything we do. The journey of childhood will be respected and celebrated, allowing children the opportunities to “be”, to play, to explore, to investigate, to discover, to imagine. Learning- Learning will be meaningful and relevant when it emerges from the voices of all our children and we all listen. Our curriculum will acknowledge the holistic child by supporting the development of an intrinsic love for learning. This is evident throughout our program, the children’s individual portfolios and routine and interactions with children. Thoughtfulness- Together our team of educators strive towards continual learning from the children, their families and the unique cultures and characteristics children bring with them to our service. Through our strong relationships with our families and children our educators are able to connect and learn. As professionals we will endeavour to continue to reflect, research and be guided by others within the early childhood field. When we practice unity we value what each person brings to our preschool. We welcome and embrace all to our preschool family. Right to Play- We believe that children should have uninterrupted time to Swing in the hammock, play under the sprinklers, dig in the sandpit, paint with their hands, daydream, hunt for bugs, splash in puddles, explore with their hands, make discoveries, create gardens for fairies, build a cubby, make mud and quite simply PLAY. To have fun and learn through play. Environment– We believe that the physical environment has a crucial a role to play in children’s development. We aim to create an environment that is welcoming, comfortable & stable yet changes to meet the needs and interests of the children.
